We have gathered 12 website security tips from experts to keep in mind. Security is something people and companies of any size cannot ignore anymore and our mission is to make it as elementary as locks on home doors.

People may not think that their website could be a target for hackers, but it happens all the time – every day.

Statistically, a regular small business website is attacked about 50 times per day. These website security tips can make a big difference if you take a day to work on them.

We see a lot of articles about simple 5-step tips on how to improve web security and how to make sure your website is safe from hackers, but sometimes it takes a bit more than good passwords and frequent updates.

Of course, this would be a good place to start but in reality, there are thousands of different ways a hacker can get access to your information.

So, let’s learn what to do to make your website more secure.

Password management tools

Start with password management tools. Make sure you have a different password for every account, so that an evil-minded attacker can’t access all your accounts when one of them gets compromised.

Want to learn more about password security? Read more

Let your password manager calculate a strong password for you so that it would be extremely hard to brute force them. And of course – use two-factor authentication where ever you can.

Choose a good hosting provider

Choose a good hosting provider for your website. Sometimes your website can be secure but if the host is targeted and their security is low it can get your website compromised as well.

Try managed hosting providers if you don’t feel confident enough to build a good technical environment for the site. Make sure to read the reviews.

Read more about if you should rely on hosting security here and learn about the dangers of shared hosting here.

Avoid multiple sites in one server

Avoid running multiple sites on one server. Also, create a separate database for each site instead of using different prefixes. It helps you to keep the sites isolated and will saves you a lot of money if one of them gets hacked.

Regular back-ups

Back up your website regularly. Some hosting providers do it for you but no matter how secure your website is, there is always room for improvement.

At the end of the day, keeping an off-site backup somewhere is perhaps the best antidote no matter what happens.

Learn more about a comparison of backup plugins vs hosting level backups here.

Separate database from the file server

Separate database from the file server. Experts recommend maintaining separate web servers and database servers for better website security. Though the cost may be prohibitive for small organizations, it does make sense when you have to handle customer credentials and other data.

Use HTTPS/TLS to encrypt data

Use HTTPS/TLS to encrypt data. There are more reasons than security in that, but keeping your visitors/customers data secure should be your number one priority. You can read more about the importance of HTTPS here.

Connect the server correctly

It’s important to connect the server correctly when setting up your site and only through SFTP or SSH. SFTP is always prefer SFTP over the traditional FTP because of its security features that are, of course, not attributed to FTP.

Don’t go live with defaults

Don’t go live with defaults! Rename your login URL – Protect the wp-admin (WordPress) / administrator (Joomla) directory.

Change the admin username – During WordPress, Joomla or other CMS installation, you should never choose “admin” as the username for your main administrator account. Also, Disallow file-editing inside the CMS.

You can easily change your wp-admin URL inside WebARX plugin. You can try WebARX 7-day free trial here.

Disable features you don’t use

Disable features you don’t use. For example: disable registrations and commenting on your website if you’re not benefiting from them.

Remove all the plugins and themes that are not critical for your website functionality (especially the ones that are disabled or inactive).

Make sure you know what’s going on

Make sure you know what’s going on on your website. I guess you don’t visit your own site every day. Use uptime monitoring and set up alerts when your site has unexpected content changes.

Frequently check if the site is listed in any blacklists that indicate a missed incident. You can scan your site at virustotal.com or use our own scanner at WebARX Portal.

Always update/patch regularly

Always patch regularly. Know what software your website is running, regularly check if there are any new vulnerabilities on any of your software, and always update/patch them as soon as possible.

If your CMS supports, enable automatic updates on your website.

With WebARX you can enable auto-updates for the software you have on your site. You can also choose to update only vulnerable plugins. Learn more about that here.

Build layers of security around your site

Build layers of security around your site. Just as you lock your doors before leaving your house and install antivirus software on your desktop computer before browsing the web, you should also have a security system to serve as your website’s first line of defense against hacking attacks.

WebARX basic firewall rules and virtual patches.

A Web Application Firewall is that first line of defense – learn more about the web application firewall here.

Do you need help with these website security tips?

We all agree – to achieve success in today’s world it is necessary to maintain an online presence, but it is equally as important to preserve it as well. Nowadays it’s more than important to invest in security.

These twelve website security tips from experts are a good place to start, but if you are in need of help, do not hesitate to ask. You can see our online chat bubble on the lower right corner of the site. Just click, leave your email and ask your question. WebARX team will reply to you as soon as possible.

WebARX can help you out with protecting your site with a web application firewall and virtual patches. You can monitor your site and set up alerts to keep an eye on what is going on on your site. You can also get alerts whenever there anything that needs your attention.

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What are some ways to keep my WP website safe? 1. Set up auto-update (for vulnerable plugins and software with WebARX)

2. Install web application firewall

3. Keep off-site backups

4. Use strong unique pass-phrases

5. Harden you site

See more here.

How to know if WordPress site has vulnerabilities? Thousands of WordPress sites are gettig hacked every day. Most if these hacks happen because of outdated plugins. To start protecting your site, you need to install web application firewall that has virtual patches. This will ensure that your site is protected with firewall that gets automated security rules to be protected from vulnerabilities.

Where can I find help to secure my websites? WebARX can help you to find out what kind of security solutions you need. Go to our site, find the chat bubble and talk to our team.

Can a website be 100% secure? No software is 100% sure and no security tool or product can offer complete security. However, to make sure you are protected, you need to be proactive about security. To make it easier, you can start with WebARX 7-day free trial.



With WebARX you can easily install firewall to your site, set up alerts and monitor vulnerabilities. We will help you to understand what is needed to keep tour site safe and running.