The WordPress Site Health Tool, found in your admin dashboard under Tools > Site Health, monitors your site’s performance and security. It flags any potential issues that may affect your site’s stability, speed, or security. These issues are categorised into two levels:
Critical Issues: Problems that require immediate attention, such as outdated software, security vulnerabilities, or improper configurations.
Recommended Improvements: Suggestions for optimising your site, like removing inactive plugins or enabling HTTPS.
What it means: Running an old version of WordPress can expose your site to security vulnerabilities.
What to do: Update to the latest version of WordPress by navigating to Dashboard > Updates.
What it means: Unused plugins and themes can be entry points for attacks if they are not updated.
What to do: Delete any plugins or themes you’re not actively using.
What it means: Your site does not use a secure connection, which can compromise user data.
What to do: Install an SSL certificate. Many hosting providers, including Polyspiral, offer free SSL certificates.
What it means: Using an outdated version of PHP can slow your site and create security risks.
What to do: Upgrade to the latest supported version of PHP via your hosting provider’s control panel.
What it means: Your site may load slowly or have suboptimal settings.
What to do: Use a caching plugin, optimise images, and enable GZIP compression to improve performance.
What it means: Issues like weak passwords, lack of 2FA, or vulnerable plugins may put your site at risk.
What to do: Strengthen passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and regularly update all plugins and themes.
How Polyspiral Can Help
All of the above we deal with for you, we take the technical burden off your shoulders so you don’t have to worry.
At Polyspiral, we specialise in managing WordPress websites, ensuring they are secure, up-to-date, and running smoothly. If your site reports health issues, here’s how we can assist:
Proactive Maintenance: We handle core, plugin, and theme updates, minimising vulnerabilities.
Security Monitoring: Our team actively scans for threats and addresses them promptly.
Personalised Support: We provide one-to-one support for every website we host. Whether you have a question about site health or want to discuss new features, we’re here to help—at no extra cost.
Sustainability Focus: Our hosting services are fully GDPR-compliant and powered by 100% renewable energy, so you can trust that your website is not only secure but also eco-friendly.
Don’t let health issues compromise your website’s performance or security. Regular maintenance and proactive monitoring are essential to keep your WordPress site running at its best. With Polyspiral’s dedicated support, you can have peace of mind knowing your website is in expert hands.
Contact us today to learn how we can help maintain a healthy, secure, and high-performing WordPress website for you.
