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Update all plugins, themes, and CMS (e.g., WordPress)
- Ensure compatibility before updating
- Backup your site before making major updates
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Run a full website backup
- Store a copy off site (e.g., cloud storage or local)
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Check SSL certificate validity
- Renew if necessary to avoid security warnings
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Review security logs
- Look for unauthorized login attempts or suspicious activity
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Run malware scans
- Use a trusted security plugin or external tool
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Check and update site firewall (if applicable)
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Test all contact forms
- Ensure emails are being sent and received
- Check for spam submissions or CAPTCHA issues
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Test checkout process (for e-commerce sites)
- Complete a test transaction
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Check login/signup flows
- Ensure forms are functional and user data is properly stored
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Verify site speed and loading time
- Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix
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Ensure all third-party integrations (email, CRM, etc.) are working
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Review and update existing content
- Refresh outdated information
- Fix broken links and remove outdated pages
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Publish new content
- Add at least one blog post or update a key page
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Check for SEO issues
- Broken links
- Meta titles/descriptions
- Redirects and 404 errors
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Submit updated sitemap to Google Search Console (if changes were made)
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Review website traffic & behavior data (Google Analytics or similar)
- Identify top-performing pages and drop-offs
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Check conversion metrics
- Are forms being completed?
- Are products/services being purchased?
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Monitor bounce rates and site speed
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Verify contact email addresses are working
- Respond to outstanding inquiries
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Update promotions, banners, or seasonal messaging
- Reflect current offerings or events
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Check social media integrations and feeds
- Are they displaying properly?
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Review user accounts and permissions
- Remove inactive users or outdated roles
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Review site policies
- Privacy policy, terms of service, and cookie notices
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Check domain & hosting renewal dates
- Set reminders for upcoming expirations
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Update all plugins, themes, and CMS (e.g., WordPress)
- Ensure compatibility before updating
- Backup your site before making major updates
