{"id":9577,"date":"2023-03-14T04:32:56","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9577"},"modified":"2023-03-14T04:32:56","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T04:32:56","slug":"transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Transform Your WordPress Site with These Simple Steps to Updating Your Version&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label 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id=\"item-67873e98c725f\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Are_You_Confused_About_WordPress_Updates\" title=\"Are You Confused About WordPress Updates?\">Are You Confused About WordPress Updates?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Updating_WordPress\" title=\"What Are the Advantages of Updating WordPress?\">What Are the Advantages of Updating WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#How_to_Update_WordPress\" title=\"How to Update WordPress?\">How to Update WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_on_Updating_WordPress\" title=\"Step-by-Step Guide on Updating WordPress\">Step-by-Step Guide on Updating WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step_1_Check_Your_Current_WordPress_Version\" title=\"Step 1: Check Your Current WordPress Version\">Step 1: Check Your Current WordPress Version<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step_2_Backup_Your_Website\" title=\"Step 2: Backup Your Website\">Step 2: Backup Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step_3_Update_WordPress_Manually_Automatic_Update\" title=\"Step 3: Update WordPress Manually (Automatic Update)\">Step 3: Update WordPress Manually (Automatic Update)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step_4_Update_WordPress_Manually_Manual_Update\" title=\"Step 4: Update WordPress Manually (Manual Update)\">Step 4: Update WordPress Manually (Manual Update)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step_5_Update_Your_Themes_and_Plugins\" title=\"Step 5: Update Your Themes and Plugins\">Step 5: Update Your Themes and Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#Step_6_Check_for_Broken_Links_and_Bugs\" title=\"Step 6: Check for Broken Links and Bugs\">Step 6: Check for Broken Links and Bugs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/transform-your-wordpress-site-with-these-simple-steps-to-updating-your-version\/#The_Conclusion\" title=\"The Conclusion\">The Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Confused_About_WordPress_Updates\"><\/span>Are You Confused About WordPress Updates?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is the most well-known content management system. It&#8217;s used worldwide to make websites, blogs, and online stores. Because WordPress is open source software, regular updates, maintenance, and security are crucial. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Advantages_of_Updating_WordPress\"><\/span>What Are the Advantages of Updating WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Upgrading your WordPress website to the latest version has many advantages, including enhanced security, bug fixes, better performance, and additional functionality. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Update_WordPress\"><\/span>How to Update WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Updating WordPress is an easy process, and this article will guide you step-by-step on how to update to the latest version. <\/p>\n<p>However, before you start, it&#8217;s important to note that the update process could cause problems. Third-party conflicts, server issues, or mismatches between the WordPress core and your website structure could cause issues. Therefore, it&#8217;s essential to back up your website, including your website files, WordPress database, and valuable data.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_on_Updating_WordPress\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide on Updating WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Check_Your_Current_WordPress_Version\"><\/span>Step 1: Check Your Current WordPress Version<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To find out whether your website runs on the latest version, check the installed WordPress version on your site&#8217;s dashboard&#8217;s homepage. If you need assistance, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u2018Dashboard\u2019 on the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<li>On the top of the dashboard, you will find a notification if updates are available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Backup_Your_Website\"><\/span>Step 2: Backup Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To avoid data loss or accidents that might occur during the update process, backup your website using automatic backup plugins like UpdraftPlus, Duplicator, and BackupBuddy. Here is how to back up your website using the UpdraftPlus plugin:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Go to Plugins &gt; Add New<\/li>\n<li>Type \u2018UpdraftPlus\u2019 in the search bar and install the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Activate the plugin<\/li>\n<li>Click on UpdraftPlus Backups on the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<li>Choose the files and restore points you want to backup and click the \u2018Backup Now\u2019 button<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Update_WordPress_Manually_Automatic_Update\"><\/span>Step 3: Update WordPress Manually (Automatic Update)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress has a great automatic update feature, but major updates need to be manual to avoid significant glitches. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u2018Updates\u2019 on the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have the latest version, you will see a message that says \u201cA new version of WordPress is available.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u2018Update Now\u2019 button to start the update<\/li>\n<li>Your website will now update automatically to the latest version, which may take a few minutes, depending on your website\u2019s structure complexity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Update_WordPress_Manually_Manual_Update\"><\/span>Step 4: Update WordPress Manually (Manual Update)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the automatic update doesn\u2019t work or you need to update your website to a major release, follow these manual update steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u2018Updates\u2019 on the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<li>Download the latest version of WordPress<\/li>\n<li>Extract and open the downloaded file<\/li>\n<li>Delete the \u2018wp-content\u2019 folder and \u2018wp-config-sample.php\u2019 file from the extracted folder<\/li>\n<li>Connect to your website using an FTP client like FileZilla<\/li>\n<li>Delete the \u2018wp-admin\u2019 and the \u2018wp-includes\u2019 folders in your current WordPress directory<\/li>\n<li>Upload the extracted WordPress files to your website using your FTP client, except the \u2018wp-content\u2019 and \u2018wp-config.php\u2019 files<\/li>\n<li>Check if the files were uploaded correctly<\/li>\n<li>Visit your website and update your WordPress database<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Update_Your_Themes_and_Plugins\"><\/span>Step 5: Update Your Themes and Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Updating your website theme and plugins is crucial for bug fixes and security patches, enhancing your website&#8217;s functionality. Follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in to your WordPress dashboard<\/li>\n<li>Click on \u2018Updates\u2019 on the left-hand menu<\/li>\n<li>Check for plugin or theme updates and click on the \u2018Update Now\u2019 button<\/li>\n<li>Wait for the update process to complete<\/li>\n<li>Test your website to ensure that all functionalities are intact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Check_for_Broken_Links_and_Bugs\"><\/span>Step 6: Check for Broken Links and Bugs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ensure to check for any broken links or bugs that might have popped up during the update process. Here are some useful tools:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Google\u2019s Search Console helps to identify broken links to your website<\/li>\n<li>Google Analytics can help identify if your website has any bugs or unusual traffic patterns<\/li>\n<li>Pingdom is an online tool for checking website speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Conclusion\"><\/span>The Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In conclusion, updating WordPress is vital for maintaining a secure and functional website. Before updating, prepare by backing up your website, deactivating any plugins, and switching to the default WordPress theme. The update process happens either automatically or manually. Updating your themes and plugins are crucial steps to ensure your website is secure and optimized. Finally, check for any broken links or bugs after completing the update process. By following these steps, your website will be up-to-date, secure, and optimized for your users.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are You Confused About WordPress Updates? WordPress is the most well-known content management system. It&#8217;s used worldwide to make websites, blogs, and online stores. 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