Updates

Regular updates are critical for maintaining the performance, security, and stability of your WordPress site.

Before You Begin

• A recent full backup of your site.
• Access to the WordPress Admin Dashboard.

Performing Updates

1. Check for updates in the Dashboard menu (marked by a notification badge).
2. Navigate to Dashboard > Updates.
3. Select the plugins, themes, or WordPress core files you wish to update.
4. Click Update.

Best Practices

• Always run a backup before performing updates.
• Test updates on a staging site first, especially if you have a complex setup or custom code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did my site break after an update?

This is usually caused by an incompatibility between an updated plugin/theme and your current WordPress version or other plugins. Check the Error Logs in your Websitely Dashboard to identify the culprit.