CMS Development Guide 2026
π Security & Legal
Backups & WordPress security
Backups
- Set up automatic backups before handing off
- WordPress: UpdraftPlus (free, reliable)
- Most managed WordPress hosts include daily backups
- Tell the client where their backups are and how to restore
WordPress security basics
- Use a security plugin: Wordfence or Solid Security
- Change default login URL from `/wp-admin` to something custom
- Use strong passwords and 2FA
- Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated