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WordPress core, theme and plugin updates

Updated safely, tested first. We apply WordPress core, theme and plugin updates on a staging copy, check the pages and functions that matter, then update the live site, with a backup to roll back to if anything goes wrong.

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What you get

  • Backup first
  • Staging
  • Checks
  • Release
  • Rollback
  • Licences

Sound familiar?

  • The last plugin update took the site down.
  • WordPress shows dozens of pending updates.
  • A premium plugin licence expired, so the plugin stopped updating.
  • The theme was edited directly, so updating it would wipe the changes.

Who it helps

  • Sites behind on updates

    Brought up to date safely, in the right order.

  • Stores

    Updates released only after checkout and payments are tested.

  • Sites with custom code

    Updates checked against custom themes and plugins.

What is included

  • Backup first A fresh backup before every update
  • Staging Updates applied to a copy of the site first
  • Checks Key pages, forms, logins and checkout tested and compared with before
  • Release Updates applied to the live site at a quiet time
  • Rollback A way back if a problem appears after release
  • Licences Expired premium licences flagged, and abandoned plugins replaced

Not included

  • Premium plugin and theme licence fees (in your name)
  • Rewriting custom code that an update makes incompatible (quoted separately)

Updates are security

Outdated plugins and themes with known, already-fixed vulnerabilities are one of the most common ways WordPress sites are hacked, so keeping software current is one of the most effective security habits. People skip updates for fear of breaking the site, and the answer to that is testing, not waiting.

When an update cannot go ahead

Sometimes an update needs code changes first: a theme that was edited directly, a custom plugin that relies on something the update removed, or a premium plugin whose licence has expired. We tell you, explain the options and hold that update back until it is safe.

How it works

  1. Review

    We check what needs updating and what could conflict.

    From you: Admin and hosting access.

  2. Stage

    Updates applied to a staging copy.

  3. Test

    Key pages and functions checked.

  4. Release

    The live site updated at a quiet time, with a backup ready.

  5. Report

    What was updated, and anything held back and why.

What affects the price

Every project gets a fixed quote after a free call, so you know the total before anything starts. These are the things that move it.

  • Number of plugins and themes
  • How far behind the site is
  • Custom code and edited themes
  • WooCommerce testing needed
  • A one-off catch-up or monthly updates

Questions about WordPress core, theme and plugin updates.

Why not turn on automatic updates?

Automatic updates are fine for minor security releases. Larger updates can conflict with other plugins, and on a store a conflict can stop sales. Testing first catches that.

How often do you update?

Usually monthly, and sooner when an update fixes a serious security problem.

What if the site is years behind?

We update in a safe order on staging, fix what breaks, and release once everything works.

Do you update WooCommerce too?

Yes, and store updates are tested with checkout, payments and emails before they are released.

Can you update a theme someone edited directly?

We move the edits into a child theme or a plugin first, so the theme can be updated without losing them.

Tell us your goal. We'll show you the plan.

Book a free 30-minute call. You'll leave with a clear plan and a fixed quote, whether you hire us or not.

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