Solo usted puede hacer que su sitio de WordPress be tan poderoso o débil como desee. Obviamente, todos queremos crear los sitios Web más formidables, pero desafortunadamente, esto no sucederá por casualidad: debe tomar decisiones conscientes y después ponerse a trabajar. Aún cuando este es el enfoque que todo Username de WordPress debería hacerse cargo, todos terminamos cometiendo errores debido a que, en primer lugar, siempre tenemos prisa y, en segundo lugar, de forma general somos descuidados como especie. Errar es humano ¿recuerdas?
If you're new to WordPress, today's post will show you how to avoid fifteen (15) WordPress errors. If you quickly put your WordPress site together and made these mistakes among others, this post will show you how to fix your problems and get back on the right track.
Take a pencil and a paper, we are going to configure your site in three, two, one ...
1. Forget / ignore website backups
Have you checked this WordPress security post? In that post, we outlined in detail the steps you need to take to strengthen the security of your WordPress website. I'd like to echo a point in that post: back up your WordPress site.
Developing your website without regular backups is like jumping out of an airplane without a parachute. Only Captain America does that, and if you can't rewind time like Curtis in MisfitsPlease get in the habit of backing up your WordPress site or you might lose everything.
You may forget to backup your website. Maybe it's exhausting and you don't like mundane tasks. Or you probably don't have time. Well, you don't have to backup your WordPress manually. You can use WordPress backup plugins or commercial services that automatically backup your site on a regular basis. I would like to recommend:
Main support services
- WPEngine - Best in class Managed WordPress hosting provider. They provide built-in backup functions.
- VaultPress - WordPress backup and backup. They provide automated backups with easy restores.
- Check with your web host. Some web servers provide regular backups.
WordPress backup plugins
- Backup to Dropbox
- BackupWordPress
- BackWPUp
- Backup partner
2. Ignore WordPress updates
You will be surprised by the large number of WordPress users running their 'beloved' websites on outdated versions of WordPress.
The worst part is that most of these users believe that updating to the latest version of WordPress will break their websites. In this way, they cling to old plugins and themes only because the developers didn't bother enough to update. Here WordPress is getting new and exciting features all the time and it is getting tougher in terms of security.
If updates weren't necessary, we wouldn't have the WordPress we know and love today. Outdated features and security vulnerabilities go hand in hand, and if you're not running your website on WordPress 3.9.1 or higher, you are asking to be hacked.
Don't ignore update notifications and if a theme or plugin breaks post-update, there are better alternatives. If you can't get a suitable alternative, build one or hire a developer and stop being petty.
3. Use of "Admin" as username
Let me see your hand if 'admin' is your username. You probably have a weak password, and hackers can't wait to get to your website (if they haven't already).
“Stop criticizing me, WordPress creates the username 'admin' by default. It's not my mistake! Well, you can change it! You can change it when installing WordPress. Leave it as is if you really hate your website. Never use 'admin' as your username. So remember to create hard-to-crack passwords.
4. Download "free" WordPress themes from anywhere
Encienda su Search Engine favorito ahora mismo y busque «temas gratuitos de WordPress». Te ahorraré la molestia; obtendrá una carga madre de temas de WordPress «gratuitos» empaquetados y listos para descargar.
El único problema es que la mayoría de estos temas gratuitos para todos no son realmente gratuitos. La mayoría de ellos están cargados de códigos maliciosos y enlaces que no le benefician. El éxito de su Blog de WordPress depende de muchos factores, uno de ellos es la calidad de su tema. Si elige el tema de WordPress incorrecto (o defectuoso), al mismo tiempo puede despedirse del éxito en línea. Si está buscando temas de WordPress premium profesionales, vaya con una compañía de renombre como:
- R Digital marketing
- Themify
- Elegant themes
- Genesis
- Total WordPress Theme Framework
- Or hire a WordPress developer to create a theme for you
On a tight budget? We have you covered. You can get amazing free WordPress themes at:
- R Digital Marketing
- WordPress theme repository
Stay away from free WordPress themes from anywhere on the web; Make sure you only download themes from trusted sources. They will drag you down. Say no to low-quality free themes.
5. Olvidar instalar un complemento de almacenamiento en cache
If you're a newbie when it comes to WordPress (and web development), you probably don't know what caching is. If you know what caching is but don't bother to install a caching plugin, you're wasting a lot of seconds on page load time.
Desea brindar a sus visitantes velocidades de carga de página súper rápidas que resulten en una user experience satisfactoria, instale un complemento de almacenamiento en caché o regístrese con una Red de entrega de contents (CDN). Estas son las soluciones que utilizo para potenciar mis sitios web:
Other options:
- (* 15 *) WP Super Cache
- Fast cache
- Hyper Cache
- StackPath CDN
- Google PageSpeed Service
- BootstrapCDN
- Check out other free CDN services
At the same time, some WordPress hosting companies include caching options for you. WPEngine has built-in caching, and SiteGround offers a WordPress SuperCacher plugin with some of their plans. Make sure your host doesn't provide caching options before installing your own plugin as this could cause clashes and end up slowing down your site. So stay tuned.
6. Maintain the sample page
Hace unos días, instalé un tema receptivo de una página para un client. Instalé el tema en una copia nueva de WordPress que, evidentemente, vino con la página de muestra. Dado que el tema de una página funciona con secciones (a diferencia de varias páginas) y viene con su propio Options screen, the sample page was hidden from view. Saw it later when adding additional pages. Suffice to say, I would have missed the sample page if I hadn't needed additional pages.
Aparte de eso, ¿sabía que más de un (1) millón de usuarios de WordPress todavía tienen la página de muestra en sus sitios web? Si esto es sorprendente, debe saber que la mayoría de estas persons no conocen la página de muestra o se olvidaron de eliminarla. Si no está usando la página de muestra (y por qué la usaría de todos modos cuando puede crear un millón y una página más de todos modos), continúe y elimínela de inmediato. No se ve bien en tu blog profesional. Eso es debido a que es un error.
7. Never moderate comments
Comments tell you how your readers are responding to your marketing message. But it takes determination and effort to moderate comments, especially if you get more than a few. Many small business owners don't know how to manage their websites and end up being trapped with tons of comments that require moderation. They keep putting it off until it bogs them down.
Luego tenemos comentarios de spam, que realmente pueden dañar su SEO a la vez de asustar a los lectores. Nunca apruebe comentarios de spam, ni siquiera por accidente, sin importar lo bien que estén escritos. ¿Cómo se pueden distinguir los buenos comentarios de los comentarios no deseados? ¿Cómo se separa el trigo de la paja? Bueno, es facil. Si camina como un pato, grazna como un pato, parece un pato, debe ser un pato. Si es spam, lo sabrá de inmediato.
If you don't want comments, disable them via Settings >> Discussion >> Default Item settings or use a plugin like Disable the comments plugin. To keep spam comments under control, use Akismet or any of these spam blocking plugins.
8. Too many categories, few tags
WordPress le posibilita crear categorías y etiquetas fácilmente. Esto puede ayudarlo a agrupar publicaciones asociadas para fomentar la accessibility. Muchas veces, la gente se deja llevar y acaba creando categoría tras categoría para cada nueva publicación.
Unfortunately, many people don't tag their posts as much as they categorize them. They end up creating hundreds of categories and few (if any) tags. This is not good for SEO or site architecture. At the same time, you can use categories and tags interchangeably. You can even use tags in navigation menus as categories. Learn more about Categories vs Tags in Codex.
9. Uso del favicon predetermined
I am guilty of this. In a rush to launch your site and start making money (haha), many WordPress users often forget to change their favicons. You will see sites that have favicons from their hosting providers, for example Bluehost or from their framework company, for example Genesis.
Al igual que su Logo, su favicon es su identidad en la web. A la vez, sus visitantes verán su favicon cuando marquen su sitio. Como puede ver, estas son buenas razones para cambiar su favicon. Es un trabajo fácil, como verá en Rediseño de su sitio web de WordPress (para agregar un toque personal).
10. Go with the wrong platform
Stuck between WordPress.com and WordPress.org? Not sure which option to choose? Many beginners often make the wrong decision and end up regretting it later.
Even though each platform has its benefits, self-hosted WordPress is an excellent option for many companies, small and large, as it gives you more control over your website. Choose a platform that suits your needs. This guide on WordPress.com vs WordPress.org should help.
11. Not having a smartphone or responsive site
El futuro es smartphone y se está haciendo un flaco favor si su sitio web de WordPress no puede adaptarse a los dispositivos móviles. Si su sitio web no es compatible con dispositivos móviles, es viable que esté perdiendo muchos negocios. Aparte de eso, Google lo penalizará si su traffic smartphone se redirige a la página de inicio de su escritorio.
You can mobilize your site using plugins like WPtouch o utilice un diseño receptivo desde el principio. El diseño receptivo (utiliza HTML + CSS3) garantiza que su sitio web se vea bien en todos los dispositivos, independientemente del ancho de la pantalla.
12. Forgetting to configure your permalinks
Como vimos en las opciones integradas de WordPress que debería usar, muchas personas usan la estructura de Url predeterminada, dicho de otra forma, sudominio.com/?p=23. No querrás dejar tus enlaces permanentes con este aspecto; es malo para tu SEO y para la experiencia del usuario. Luego de instalar WordPress, vaya a Settings >> Permalinks and update your permalinks.
13. Do not install a contact form
The contact form is an integral part of any website. The contact page should work really hard for your online business, but it's surprising how many WordPress users shoot themselves in the foot by forgetting to include a contact form on their contact pages.
Many people simply list emails and maybe a phone number and forget about the contact form entirely. Bad move. Listing your emails will only attract spam to your mailbox. A contact form, apart from this, will facilitate participation. WordPress has a built-in contact form builder that can be accessed through the post editor, but if you need more features, you can check Contact form 7 or forms of gravity.
14. Olvidar Google analytics
Most new users don't install Google analytics after installing WordPress. Maybe you're okay with (* 15 *) Jetpack stats But you should know that a lot of information about your site is being lost.
Google Analytics le ayuda a desglosar su tráfico, por lo que sabrá qué optimize para un mejor rendimiento. Recomendamos instalar Google Analytics y registrarse con Google Webmaster Tools.
15. Do not optimize images
Cuando comienzas a usar WordPress, tienes prisa por publicar tu primera publicación que olvidas optimizar tus imágenes. Las imágenes pesadas ralentizan su sitio web y afectan negativamente la experiencia del usuario. Antes de cargar imágenes en su sitio de WordPress, optimícelas para obtener el mejor rendimiento. Si usa Adobe Photoshop, asegúrese de guardar sus imágenes para la web con las opciones «Guardar para la web». Compruebe su software de edición de imágenes para la opción «Guardar para Web».
To you…
We have just listed fifteen (15) of the worst WordPress mistakes that you should avoid at all costs. Do you know of any other WordPress mistakes other readers should avoid? Please kindly share the comments 🙂
