Lock It Down: A Step-by-Step Guide to Securing Your WordPress Site

Is Your WordPress Site Truly Secure?

Over 43% of websites on the internet are powered by WordPress, making the platform a HUGE target for hackers. Every day, over 30,000 sites are hacked, many of which are small business blogs, portfolios, and personal sites like yours.

But here’s the thing: securing your site doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. With a few smart changes, you can go from “vulnerable” to “virtually unhackable.”

Meet Your Guide to WordPress Security

This step-by-step guide was created by a WordPress user for WordPress users who care about their sites but might not know where to start with security.

It’s written in plain English (no tech degree needed!) and focuses on easy, practical changes that make a positive difference.

What You’ll Learn:

🔒 Update with Confidence: Why outdated WordPress versions, plugins, and themes are a hacker’s dream—and how to keep everything updated (safely).
🛡️ Install Wordfence: Protect your site with this powerful (and free!) security plugin. I’ll show you how to set it up in minutes.
🚪 Hide Your Login Page: Make your login page nearly impossible for hackers to find.
👤 Protect Admin Access: Hide/remove the admin username so it’s invisible to prying eyes.
📱 Set Up 2FA: Use two-factor authentication to make it even more challenging for someone to log in and take over your site.

Here's the Table Of Contents so you can see what is covered:

Why This Matters

Hackers aren’t just targeting big companies—they love small websites because they’re often less secure. A single breach can cost you time, money, and reputation.

But you don’t have to wait until it’s too late.

Peace of Mind Starts Here

For less than the price of a pizza, you can:

✅ Lock down your site against the most common WordPress vulnerabilities.
✅ Save hours of frustration trying to figure this out on your own.
✅ Keep your site—and your visitors—safe.

📥 Download Your Comprehensive Guide Today

Secure your WordPress site in an afternoon—and never worry about hackers again.

It's Friendly. Actionable. Effective - And Your Site Deserves It!