Spring Cleaning: Clean Up Your WordPress Website

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start—not just for your home, but for your website too! A well-maintained WordPress site ensures better performance, security, and user experience. There’s plenty you can do as a non-developer. Here’s how you can give your website a much-needed refresh:

1. Declutter Your Plugins and Themes

Unused and outdated plugins can slow down your site and pose security risks. Remove anything unnecessary and update the rest to their latest versions.

2. Optimise Your Website Speed

A slow website can drive visitors away. Compress images, enable caching, and check your hosting plan to ensure your site loads quickly and efficiently. If your site has lots of images or documents you may want to host them on a more efficient service like an S3 bucket.

3. Update Content and SEO

Review your pages and blog posts—are they still relevant? Was your last post in 2024? Update outdated information, improve readability, and ensure your keywords align with current SEO trends to maintain strong search rankings.

4. Fix Broken Links and Check Mobile Responsiveness

Broken links create a poor user experience and harm SEO. Use online tools to identify and fix them. Also, check your site’s mobile responsiveness to ensure a seamless browsing experience across all devices.

5. Backup Your Site

Regular backups safeguard your website in case of unexpected issues. Use an automated backup solution to keep your data secure and easily restorable.

By taking the time to clean up your WordPress website, you’ll ensure a faster, safer, and more user-friendly experience for your visitors. If you need expert guidance, Hatched Agency is here to help! Let’s refresh your digital presence this spring.

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