Nobody thinks their small business website is a target — until it’s defaced, hijacked or taken offline. Most attacks aren’t personal; they’re automated bots probing for known weaknesses. The good news: the basics stop the vast majority of them.
The security essentials
- HTTPS everywhere — free with Let’s Encrypt, and expected by visitors and Google.
- Keep everything updated — outdated plugins are the #1 entry point.
- Strong, unique passwords and limited admin accounts.
- Regular backups — tested and stored off-site.
- A security plugin or firewall to block common attacks.
Why it matters commercially
Beyond downtime, a compromised site can leak customer data and tank your Google rankings (Google warns users away from “not secure” sites). The reputational cost usually dwarfs the prevention cost.
Security is like a seatbelt — invisible until the moment it saves you.
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