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WordPress powers more than 43% of all websites on the internet today, from small local businesses to national brands, according to the web technology research firm W3Techs — and for good reason. Its open-source flexibility and massive plugin ecosystem make it an easy choice for businesses that want to build a professional website without starting from scratch.
Unfortunately, that same popularity makes WordPress a frequent target for hackers. Automated bots scan the internet constantly, looking for websites running outdated versions of WordPress or plugins — and when they find one, they try to break in.
“WordPress has become somewhat of an industry standard,” Adam Preusler, IT Manager at Kustura Technologies, said. “But since it’s so widely used, vulnerabilities are discovered and patched all the time. And those updates need to be installed — not just for WordPress itself, but for each plugin, too.”
Plugins are created by various developers and updated at different times. When one plugin updates, it can sometimes cause another plugin — or part of the website — to malfunction, especially on older or heavily customized sites.
“It’s not always as easy as clicking ‘update,’” Preusler explained. “Sometimes an update can break something, and then you have to go in and fix what changed.” Meanwhile, the security vulnerabilities that those updates were designed to fix remain open — and visible to attackers.
When a WordPress site isn’t maintained correctly, the consequences can be significant. Hackers may quietly insert code that redirects customers to malicious websites or captures form submissions and login credentials. They may replace content, add spam links, or lock users out entirely. In many cases, business owners don’t realize there’s a problem until a customer mentions something looks wrong — and by then, damage to both the website and the business’s reputation may have already occurred.
Keeping a WordPress site secure requires ongoing attention, including monitoring for new vulnerabilities, testing updates before applying them, and troubleshooting any issues that arise. For most companies — especially those without in-house IT staff — it’s not realistic to manage this on a day-to-day basis.
That’s where managed website maintenance comes in.
Kustura provides ongoing maintenance that keeps websites up to date every day, not just when something breaks. “Our website maintenance service includes daily updates, minor site changes and additions, troubleshooting issues, installing a security firewall plugin — and we’ll clean and restore the site if it’s ever hacked,” Preusler said.
This approach is proactive. Instead of waiting for problems to surface, updates are handled consistently, small issues are corrected before they cause downtime, and security protections are continuously reinforced.
“Your website should support your business — not demand constant attention,” Preusler said. “When updates and monitoring happen in the background, your site remains stable, secure, and reliable.”
For organizations seeking IT Support Services in Jacksonville, FL, Managed IT Services in Gainesville, FL, or Digital IT Solutions across North Florida, Kustura provides the local expertise to keep your business secure and running smoothly.
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- Digital IT Solutions and Managed IT Solutions customized for your business needs
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- Website Maintenance & WordPress Security Services, including daily updates and firewall protection
- Specialized Cybersecurity Services to safeguard systems and protect sensitive data
Whether your goal is to secure your website, strengthen your IT infrastructure, or reduce downtime, Kustura’s team can help design, implement, and support a solution that fits your business.
To learn more, contact info@kustura.com.