If you have a website, it is extremely important that the system version is up to date. This content management system (CMS) is the heart of your website. We have briefly summarized the reasons for a WordPress update and the advantages of such an update in this article.
There are 3 essential reasons why you should update:
Reason #1: WordPress bug fixes
Wherever work is done, mistakes also happen and so “bugs” also happen with software programs. Bugs are errors that lead to unexpected behavior in a program or system. Performing this troubleshooting is essential to ensure your website runs smoothly.
Reason #2: Better performance and new features
No standstill – WordPress is constantly being improved. Each new available version brings performance increases and new functions. Not only the WordPress installation, but also the plugins are updated regularly. If you don't update, you can't benefit from the innovations.
Reason #3: Safety first
One of the most important reasons to keep your website Up-2-Date is to protect it from hackers and malicious code. The older the version, the higher the risk of system failures and hacker attacks. The failure of the website often results not only in financial but also in technical - or even image damage.
All WordPress updates contain “release notes” in which improvements and changes are noted. These are often read by hackers, exploiting security holes on sites that use an older version.
You should also ensure that plugins and themes are updated, as these too can pose a security vulnerability.
The update benefits speak for themselves...
- the increase in performance gained promotes user satisfaction, thanks to improved user experience and better usability. This in turn can also have a positive effect on your sales figures, inquiries and SEO aspects
- Editing the content is made easier for you: By optimizing the user interface, maintaining content becomes more efficient, easier and faster
- Hack attacks are made considerably more difficult by current versions of the CMS