Protect your website, your data, and your business—without being a tech expert.
Cyberattacks and data breaches are rising every year, and small businesses are no exception. Whether you’re running a simple blog, an e-commerce store, or a portfolio site, web security is critical to protect your content, users, and reputation.
At CoreWebsPro, we help businesses stay online and safe. Here are 5 simple and effective ways to improve your website’s security today:
. Use HTTPS with an SSL Certificate
If your website URL still starts with “http://” instead of “https://”, you’re putting your users at risk. An SSL certificate encrypts the connection between your site and its visitors.
✅ Benefits of HTTPS:
-
Protects user data (passwords, payments, forms)
-
Builds trust with your visitors
-
Improves your Google search ranking
💡 Most hosting providers (and CoreWebsPro) offer free SSL installation.
Keep Everything Updated
Outdated themes, plugins, or CMS platforms (like WordPress) are a top target for hackers. Updates often contain security patches that fix known vulnerabilities.
🔧 What you should update regularly:
-
WordPress core
-
Themes and plugins
-
Server software (PHP, MySQL)
-
Website firewalls
💡 Use auto-updates if available, or let a service provider (like us) handle maintenance.
4. Install a Security Plugin or Firewall
Security plugins can help monitor and block malicious activity on your website. A Web Application Firewall (WAF) filters harmful traffic before it reaches your site.
🛡 Recommended plugins/tools:
-
Wordfence (for WordPress)
-
Sucuri Security
-
Cloudflare (offers free basic firewall)
💡 At CoreWebsPro, we include security plugin setup in all our web packages.
5. Schedule Regular Backups
No matter how secure your site is, backups are your last line of defense. If something goes wrong (like a hack or server crash), you can restore your site within minutes.
🗂 How to back up:
-
Use tools like UpdraftPlus, Jetpack, or BlogVault
-
Store backups off-site (Google Drive, Dropbox, or secure cloud)
-
Automate daily or weekly backups