So, let’s talk about updates. Not the flashy kind you post on social media, but the quiet, unassuming ones that power your WordPress site. You know, the little notifications you sometimes ignore? Yeah—those.
Updates Aren’t Just “Nice to Have”
Every time WordPress rolls out a core update, or a plugin developer releases a patch, it’s usually for a reason. Sometimes it’s about fixing bugs. Other times, it’s a security patch to block newly discovered vulnerabilities. Either way, they’re not optional maintenance—they’re the seatbelt keeping your site safe on the open road of the internet.
Imagine your website as a store. Would you leave the doors unlocked overnight? Probably not. That’s what skipping updates can feel like—leaving the digital front door wide open.
But Won’t Updates Break My Site?
Honestly? Occasionally, yes. A plugin update might not play nice with your theme. A core update might reveal sloppy old code. But here’s the thing—those hiccups are fixable. What’s harder to fix is a hacked site, or worse, a totally offline one because a major update was ignored.
At WPSlay, we never hit “Update” without a backup plan. Literally. We test, back up, and then update, so nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
The Slow Creep of Neglect
You might not notice the effects of skipping updates right away. That’s the sneaky part. A slow-loading admin panel. A plugin that randomly stops working. A suspicious spike in spam traffic. It builds quietly—until suddenly, you’re knee-deep in tech trouble you didn’t see coming.
Here’s What You Can Do
- Set updates to automatic—but only for minor releases.
- Use a staging site to test big changes before going live.
- Or let us handle it. Seriously. We do this stuff every day.
Because while updates might not feel urgent, they absolutely matter. And staying current? That’s how you slay smarter.
