21/08/2026
Peta came to us with a WordPress site that had been left unattended for too long. Outdated plugins, an outdated theme, an outdated WordPress core, and to top it off the site had been infected with malware. It's more common than you'd think and it can happen to any business that isn't keeping their website maintained.
Here's the reality. Every outdated plugin or theme is a potential security vulnerability. Hackers actively look for sites running old software because they know exactly which gaps to exploit. Once malware gets in it can redirect your visitors, steal data, tank your Google rankings, or take your site completely offline.
The good news is it's entirely preventable.
At Crikey Web we offer monthly website maintenance packages that cover regular WordPress core, theme and plugin updates, security monitoring, daily backups, and malware scanning. So you never have to worry about your site being left exposed while you're busy running your business.
Think of it like servicing your car. You wouldn't drive it indefinitely without a service and hope for the best.
If your WordPress site hasn't been updated in a while, now is the time to sort it out. Link in bio to find out more about our maintenance plans.
