IDX·October 27, 2026·1 min read
Most website emergencies we see were avoidable: an expired domain, a certificate that did not renew, a plugin left unpatched for a year, a full disk. A short routine catches them early.
Every week
- Check that the site loads and the contact form sends.
- Glance at uptime alerts and any security notifications.
Every month
- Back up, then update the CMS, themes and plugins. Test key pages afterwards.
- Check backups exist and that the latest one is recent.
- Review disk usage and mailbox sizes.
- Test forms and checkout end to end.
- Look at Search Console for new errors and changes in traffic.
- Check speed of the home page and a key landing page.
Every quarter
- Restore a backup to a test location to prove it works.
- Remove unused plugins, themes, users and old test sites.
- Review who has admin access to the website, hosting and domain.
- Check that the PHP version and server software are still supported.
Every year
- Confirm domain renewal dates and payment methods.
- Review your privacy policy, terms and cookie notice.
- Reconsider hosting resources against your traffic.
Write it down
Keep a simple log of what was done and when. When something goes wrong, it shows what changed recently.
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