Most small business owners don’t realise this…
Your website can be out of date even when it looks perfectly fine.

Behind the scenes, WordPress, plugins, themes, and security systems all need regular updates – or your site slowly breaks down without you noticing.

If you’ve ever wondered how often to update your website, here’s the simple truth.

How Often Should You Update Everything?

Updating your website isn’t optional. It’s essential.
Here’s how often each part needs attention:

✅ WordPress Core → Update Monthly

These updates include new features, bug fixes, and security improvements.
Skipping them leaves your site exposed.

✅ Plugins → Update Weekly

Plugins are the #1 entry point for hackers.
They also cause most website errors if left outdated.

Weekly plugin updates keep your site stable and secure.

✅ Themes → Update Monthly

Even if you don’t touch your design, the theme still needs updating.
These updates patch vulnerabilities and improve compatibility.

✅ Website Content → Update Monthly

Google rewards fresh, updated content.
Updating monthly helps your SEO and shows customers you’re active.

✅ Security → Ongoing, Daily Monitoring

Hackers scan sites every day.
Security is not “an update” – it’s constant protection.

❌ What Happens When You Skip Updates?

Most website issues come from outdated software.
Here’s what outdated WordPress sites usually experience:

❌ Errors and broken layouts

A plugin update from one company conflicts with an older plugin from another.

❌ Slow website performance

Outdated code bloats your site and slows everything down.

❌ Broken contact forms & checkout issues

The worst part?
You may not realise customers can’t contact you or purchase.

❌ High risk of malware or hacking

Outdated sites are the easiest targets.
Hackers rely on business owners not updating regularly.

Why This Matters for Small Business Owners

You’re busy.
You’re managing customers, staff, finances – not chasing plugin updates.

But your website is your digital storefront.
If it breaks, slows down, or gets hacked, your business loses enquiries and reputation.

This is why updating your site consistently is one of the simplest ways to protect your business.

HBHosting Handles All of This for You

With HBHosting’s managed WordPress plans, we do all updates for you:

✅ WordPress core updates
✅ Plugin updates
✅ Theme updates
✅ Security monitoring
✅ Daily backups
✅ Monthly website edits
✅ Fixes for errors and issues

You get peace of mind – without ever logging into WordPress.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve been asking how often to update your website, the answer is simple:

✅ Weekly for plugins
✅ Monthly for WordPress + themes + content
✅ Daily for security

Most business owners don’t have time for this…
which is exactly why managed hosting exists.

👉 HBHosting keeps your website updated, secure, and running smoothly – so you never have to worry about maintenance again.