How do you update the CMS and plugins?
Sergey Medvedev from Columbus, Co-founder / CTO
We first install all CMS and plugin updates on a test copy of the site, check compatibility, make a backup, and only then safely roll the changes out to the live version. That way you don't risk the site's functionality.
Key takeaway
How we safely update the CMS, plugins and dependencies so the site stays secure and stable.
We keep the versions of the core, themes and plugins up to date: outdated components are the most common cause of vulnerabilities and failures. Before every update a backup is created, so in case of any surprise we can quickly roll back.
What the process includes:
- checking update compatibility on a test copy;
- a backup before the rollout;
- monitoring of dependencies and plugins;
- checking the site after the update.
Thanks to 24/7 monitoring, we spot problems right away and fix them in minutes, keeping uptime at 99.8%. Updates and security are part of our subscription model: all tasks go straight into work, with no separate approval for every little thing.
Want to make sure your site is being updated correctly? Request a free audit — we'll check the CMS and plugin versions and tell you what to fix first.