Bill Davis advises the East Bay WordPress Meetup on how to keep their WordPress sites safe from malware and hacks.

1. Securing WordPress
By Bill Davis
Internet Marketing Muscle

2. Installation
Script versus Manual?
Don’t use “admin”
Use a strong password
Different nickname from administrator
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3. Plugins/Tools – Backup
Which plugins?
Backup
– WP DB Backup
– WP Twin
– Backup Buddy
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4. Plugins/Tools – Security
Which plugins?
Security
– Scanning
WebsiteDefender WordPress Security
– Logins
Login Lockdown
Limit Lockdown Attempts
– Change Admin Login
Admin renamer extended
– .htaccess
Bulletproof Security
– Comment SPAM
Akismet
SI CAPTCHA Anti-Spam
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5. Upgrading or Changing WordPress
Always use a test blog!
Always have a current backup!
Check compatibility
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6. Backing Up
Why it’s important
Frequency
General backup principles
Why backups are not good enough
– Test your restores
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7. Backing Up – Methods
cPanel
WP DB Backup
WP Twin
Backup Buddy
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8. User Administration
Change admin username
Two admins at all times
Use strong passwords
Delete unused accounts
Setting user roles
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9. Resources
WP Twin –
– http://u-like.us/wptwin
WP Secure Pro –
– http://u-like.us/wpsecurepro
The Ultimate Guide to WordPress –
– http://theultimateguidetowordpress.com/
Internet Marketing Coaching Academy –
– http://coaching-academy.us
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