The WordPress CMS, like all website software applications, requires maintenance to keep everything tuned and working well. There are several aspects to that, including;
WordPress Security & Features
Its important to apply updates to the WordPress core and plugins as they are available, because these include bug fixes, and sometimes recently discovered security vulnerabilities. Of course, updates also include feature enhancements, so you are able to now do what was previously impossible. In many cases, what once required a plugin is now part of the core functionality. Keeping the CMS up to date is smart!
Unused Uploads
Images in particular can become a serious problem. When you replace an image, be it in a post, a gallery, or a featured image, the original image remains in place. Over time, sites accumulate megabytes of unused files that do nothing but consume your hosting account’s disk space allocation.
There’s actually an easy, built-in way to deal with this particular issue. The Media / Library has an “Unattached” option that identifies those images that are not linked to from a page or a post. [Read more...]





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