{"id":12237,"date":"2019-07-31T14:29:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T20:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=12237"},"modified":"2023-05-05T08:46:34","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T08:46:34","slug":"how-to-build-a-secure-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/how-to-build-a-secure-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Secure WordPress Site"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Cybersecurity tops the list of online concerns for website owners and users alike. There are over 90,000 hacking per minute striking websites around the world. Scammers don\u2019t just target large corporate websites, but they also target small businesses, independent entrepreneurs, and individuals running personal blogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No platform is ever completely safe from malware, hacking, and other kinds of cyber attacks \u2014 but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/website-security-how-to-keep-your-site-safe-from-digital-threats\/\">WordPress security<\/a> includes protections on the source code itself, as well as precautions taken by both a hosting provider and site owners themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio  is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper video-seo-youtube-embed-wrapper\"><div class=\"video-seo-youtube-player\" data-id=\"-X34E3z5F4c\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protect-customer-information-with-a-secure-socket-layer\">Protect Customer Information With a Secure Socket Layer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(SSL) stands for Secure Socket Layer\u2014a small data file that adds a cryptographic key to data transfer between the web browser and the server through encryption and authentication. An SSL certificate is vital to any website that plans to sell products or services and complete secure transactions. Installing an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/need-know-ssl-certificates\/\">SSL certificate<\/a> lets site visitors know that any personal information they submit through your site is protected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-my-site-secure\">Is my Site Secure?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> In order for a website to be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcisecuritystandards.org\/\">Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard <\/a>(PCI) compliant, they are required to have an SSL certificate installed on their site. A website that has an SSL certificate installed is commonly indicated by a green padlock next to the website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/what-is-a-url\/\">URL<\/a> in your browser. A grey or red padlock indicates partially secure or insecure connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-ssl\">What are the Benefits of SSL?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An SSL certificate helps to enhance customer trust on your site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can lead to improved conversion rates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Google favors sites with SSL certificates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affirms your identity which authenticates your website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GettyImages-184895346.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12289 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-https\">What is HTTPS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>HTTPS, or Hypertext Transport Protocol Secure, is a universal, text-based protocol that allows clients\u2014individual pieces of hardware or software\u2014to connect with a server and retrieve data for display. When a visitor accesses an HTTPS site, that activates the SSL certificate and triggers encryption of the data being transmitted.&nbsp;Basically, this will trigger the protection of visitor information. This is especially important for eCommerce sites. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-https-helps-your-site\">How HTTPS Helps Your Site<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-vertically-aligned-center\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HTTPS is a protocol that works with the SSL certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tells all potential site visitors there is a secure connection between their browser and your server<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Makes it harder for hackers to eavesdrop on the connection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is activated whenever a visitor accesses an HTTPS site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GettyImages-942413760.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12291 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-unsecured-https\">Unsecured HTTPS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of an unsecured HTTPS or SSL certificate that doesn\u2019t match, a visitor may receive the following message or one similar to it that can warn them of a potential threat on the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a server is falsifying their HTTPS and the SSL certificate doesn\u2019t match, then browsers like Chrome can identify it and warn the visitor of potential threats before allowing a user to continue on the site.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-importance-of-secure-passwords\">The Importance of Secure Passwords<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a secure password is a great option that can help with the security of your site. The most common <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/wordpress\/wordpress-hosting\">WordPress<\/a> hacking attempts use stolen passwords. Hackers often attempt to get access to a site by \u201cbrute-force attack\u201d \u2014 entering usernames and passwords again and again until one works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-you-can-keep-your-password-secure\">How You Can Keep Your Password Secure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a password manager to store all your passwords to help you to manage them using one master password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Include numbers, symbols, uppercase, and lowercase letters when creating your password.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid using obvious personal information such as birthday, anniversary, pet and relative names (WordPress helps with this automatically!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/GettyImages-1050184338.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12293 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is never too late to take action and protect your website. 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