My clients know I’m always concerned about security for their websites. It’s an ongoing and fluid situation, with new threats being identified constantly. I have used the free version of the BulletProof Security plugin with great results, but it doesn’t cover everything, and a new threat to content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, and others that was identified late last year is on the upswing, with millions of attacks cloaking even more attempts to discover user naems and passwords so they can log in to your website, install malware in the code, and then use it for malicious purposes. I’m recommending that all my clients and anyone else concerned about the security of their WordPress site now upgrade to the Pro version of Bulletproof Security. It’s only $69.95, and will save you more than that if your site is hacked even once! If you don’t know what to do after making a purchase, contact me and I will help you get it installed and configured properly. Learn more and buy Bulletproof Security Pro here:
On a related note, I install at least two security plugins on every website I build and/or maintain. All plugin developers work incredibly hard to create plugins that will enhance the functionality of your website, and the developers of security plugins deserve much more than mere kudos for their work. You may not know how effective their work is, because I insulate you from the day to day security notifications that come from some of these plugins, but believe me, I get hundreds of security notifications, alerts and warnings every single day. Most of them have an optional Donate button or link in the plugin’s admin area. Some of their plugin users actually make a monthly donation to them to reward their work and make it possible for them to continue improving their code, which you should consider doing as well. Even if you don’t want to step up to the plate with a monthly donation, however, PLEASE…the holidays are coming, and these guys need to know how much you value their efforts to keep your website safe! If you can’t make a donation to the developers of all the free plugins in use on your website, please send a generous gift to those who have created the security plugins that protect your website night and day!
