Updating the site on its own – what are the consequences?
As technology evolves, it is important to remember that a website needs regular updates. Website owners often wonder whether it’s worth it to do the updates themselves or get help from a specialist. In this article, we will present arguments for why it is not worth updating a website yourself.
No site updates
Outdated website plug-ins and software can lead to a significant increase in the risk of hacking attacks. A hacking attack on a website can lead to the theft of sensitive data, damage to the website or attacking website users. Updating a website is one of the primary ways to keep it safe from hacking attacks, as many of them contain security patches that fix the vulnerability through which hackers can gain unauthorized access to the site. Therefore, if you care about the security of your site, don’t forget to update your plugins regularly.
Automatic website updates
While self-updating websites offer convenience and ease of use, there are some consequences to consider. Primo – these types of sites require careful management and regular monitoring to ensure they function properly. Secundo – relying solely on automation can lead to errors or inaccuracies in your content. Also, keep in mind that automatic updates may not always be in line with your brand message, or may lead to visual and technical changes that can consequently have a bad impact on your site’s SEO and user perception.
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Even minor changes to a website can affect its performance. Sometimes, improperly made changes can cause a website to stop working or work incorrectly. When this happens, it is necessary to enlist the help of a specialist, which can lead to additional costs and delays. We should also remember that if we do the update ourselves, or if a specialist performs it on our behalf, the first step is to create a backup (security copy). The update may be incompatible with the modifications we have implemented on the site, which can scatter the entire site (contrary to appearances, this happens all too often). If we have a manually made copy, we are able to restore the site. If we do not have this copy, or the update was performed automatically (without first creating a backup copy), then this can destabilize the operation of our site.
Time
Another consideration is the time-consuming nature of updating a website yourself. If you are not a web development specialist, even minor changes can take a lot of time, especially if the site is built in a complex way or on a non-intuitive CMS. Sometimes it takes hours to make changes that a specialist would do in minutes. You then lose time that could be spent developing your business or attending to other important matters.
Lack of technical knowledge
Lack of technical knowledge is another argument against doing updates yourself. Websites are created using a variety of technologies. Some require highly specialized knowledge and experience to make proper optimizations. Updating a website on one’s own can be difficult or even impossible for those who do not have the necessary technical knowledge, and can ultimately lead to damage to the website’s code. In such a situation, repairing our website will require the help of a specialist, which in turn leads to additional costs.
Bottom line – is it worth updating the website yourself?
Why not. Updating your website is an essential aspect of running and maintaining an online presence. However, the updating process can be time-consuming and tedious. This is where self-updating websites come in. With the possibility of automatic updates, this time can be significantly reduced, but it carries the risk of hacking attacks, technical problems and even 404 errors. Therefore, when deciding on any updates to your site, you should contact a specialist with the necessary and up-to-date technical knowledge. This way you will find the time to develop your business and the guarantee that your site will work properly and achieve high rankings in search results.
