Securing a website is essential because it safeguards sensitive data, fosters user trust, and protects against cyberattacks that could compromise functionality or reputation. Here are three reasons why:
- Protects user data & trust: Visitors may submit emails, payment info, or contact details. A breach damages your reputation and can create legal/financial risk.
- Prevents site takeovers & downtime: Compromised logins, plugins, or servers can lead to defacement, spam, or your site being blacklisted by Google.
- Improves SEO & conversions: Google favors secure (HTTPS) sites; modern browsers warn users away from “Not Secure” pages, hurting lead-gen and sales.
- Enable SSL/TLS (HTTPS): Encrypts data transmitted between users and the server, protecting sensitive information such as login credentials and payment details while also improving search engine rankings.
- Keep software, themes, and plugins updated: Regular updates close security gaps that hackers exploit, ensuring the website operates on the most secure and stable versions available.
- Use strong authentication methods: Require unique, complex passwords and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) to reduce the risk of unauthorized access through compromised logins.
1) Administrator — Site owner / technical lead
Why: Centralized control of security, billing, and platform changes.
Capabilities: Full access to everything—install/update themes and plugins; change global settings; manage users and roles; edit/delete any content; run backups/exports; view logs; connect payment and analytics tools.
Safeguards: Reserved for 1–2 trusted people; require 2FA.
2) Editor — Content director / head coach
Why: Owns the editorial calendar without touching site configuration.
Capabilities: Create, edit, publish, and delete any posts and pages; manage categories/tags; moderate comments; manage media library.
Limits: Cannot install plugins/themes, change site settings, or manage users.
3) Author — Regular content creators (coaches/instructors)
Why: Let contributors publish under their own byline with low risk.
Capabilities: Create, edit, publish, and delete their own posts; upload media.
Limits: Cannot edit others’ posts/pages; no access to site settings.