After handling hundreds of websites—from solo blogs to full-blown eCommerce engines—you start to notice a few patterns. Some mistakes show up over and over again. And honestly? Most of them are preventable.
So here it is. No fluff. Just real talk from the WPSlay crew to you.
1. Pretty Doesn’t Equal Performant
We get it—design is fun. But that fancy slider and the font combo you saw on Pinterest? They might be slowing you down. Google doesn’t care how cute your site looks if it takes 10 seconds to load. Focus on clean, mobile-first design with fast loading times. Your visitors will thank you.
2. Cheap Hosting Comes at a Cost
You saved ₦2,000/month on hosting? Cool. But now your site crashes during sales, your emails go to spam, and support ghosts you. Hosting is the foundation—don’t build your brand on sand.
3. If You Don’t Update, You’re Inviting Trouble
An outdated plugin is basically an open door with a “Please Hack Me” sign. Update your stuff. Every. Single. Month. Or weekly, if you can.
4. You Need to Back Up—Like Yesterday
It’s not a “just in case.” It’s a must. If your site went down tomorrow, could you get it back online? If not, it’s time to rethink your setup.
5. Know When to DIY, and When to Call for Backup
Yes, you can Google your way through some fixes. But when things get weird—like CSS issues, database glitches, or plugin clashes? There’s no shame in calling for help.
Final Word?
You don’t need to be a tech expert to run a WordPress site. You just need the right habits—and maybe a little backup from people who live and breathe this stuff.
And hey, we’re those people.
