When you’ve just finished setting up your new HTTP website. You haven’t really found the time to install any security plugins, and you’ve set your password to 12345 so you won’t forget it… but the site is up and running, so you will think everything is fine, right?

Wrong. On the contrary, your site is vulnerable to attacks from malicious hackers and bots, who could bring down your website in moments and cause you to lose out on revenue. The good news is, you can avoid that fate if you take the time to enact some website security best practices.

What are those web safety practices, though? What can you do to secure your site against hackers? If you’re desperate for answers, don’t worry — we have some for you!

1. Use HTTPS

One of the first and most essential steps toward securing any website is to use HTTPS. Many sites use the standard HTTP protocol, but HTTPS is a similar protocol that provides the additional benefit of encrypting data on your website.

In addition to providing a basic layer of security, using HTTPS will help you attract and retain more traffic. It helps you rank higher in Google search results, since Google prioritises HTTPS sites.

Additionally, users will see that their connection is secure when they visit your site, leading them to stay longer and be more willing to share financial information when buying from your online store, if you have one.

2. Use strong passwords and 2FA

Another essential web security component is passwords. The last thing you want is for hackers to easily guess your password and enter your website — that’s like leaving your house key out on the porch for someone to find, enabling them to walk right in the front door.

Be sure to create passwords that aren’t easily guessable and consider changing them  occasionally just to be safe. Additionally, look into two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA is a setup that, in addition to requiring a password, asks you to verify your identity through a call or text before logging in to your website.

That ensures that you’re the one logging into your website every time, and not a hacker who happens to have your password. You should use strong passwords and 2FA for any member of your company who can log into your website.

3. Back up your website

As unfortunate as it may be, there are times when even the best defenses fail to keep out hackers. It’s uncommon, but it does happen. If it happens to you, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared to deal with the cleanup — and the best way to do that is to back up your site.

There are numerous programs that will help you back up your site. It’s a vital step because if hackers compromise your website, they could end up destroying it. By consistently backing up your site, you’ll always be ready to restore it with the click of a button once you the hackers leave.

4. Routinely scan for malware

One of the most common ways for hackers or bots to break into your site is with malware. There are numerous ways hackers can inject malware into your site, but once it’s there, it does a lot of damage. That’s why you should lookout for any viruses that may appear.

There are various platforms and plugins you can use to scan your website, and you should take advantage of those options. You want something that will catch malware the second it appears, destroying it before it has the chance to do any damage.

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