I’m a big fan of WordPress. A WordPress site I run is responsible for putting food on the table for my family! And if you remember, I’m One of the 3 Most Important People in WordPress–and I have the certificate to prove it. (I’m not really; long story).
WordPress is great because it is simple and accessible for almost anyone to use. And because of that, LOTS of people use WordPress to run websites these days. Maybe you do too.
What’s less simple is keeping your WordPress installation secure from those who want to turn your site into an Adult-themed Drug Store. WordPress Security is a HUGE topic. And there is a lot you should be doing (and even more you could be doing) to keep your site secure. And if you know what those things are, this post isn’t for you.
However, if you consider yourself to be a newbie when it comes to WordPress security, read on. I’m going to walk us through one of the simplest ways to secure any WordPress site using–what I consider–the best WordPress security plugin out there!
The plugin in question is called Better WordPress Security. Its developed by Chris Wiegman of Bit51. And this free plugin is the first plugin I install on any WordPress site I work on. I kid you not.
However, setting this plugin up correctly is important. And there are many things you can do to completely bork your site. So… read along and find out how this guy (I’m using my thumbs to point at myself right now) uses this plugin to harden all my WordPress installations! Finish at the Blog…