WordPress websites for Las Vegas stands out as the most popular of all open source CMS platforms available at the moment. The platform is used for millions of sites because of the fact that there are thousands of great plugins and themes that are available. The problem is that because of the diversity present we see many that make design mistakes.
When you create a site with the use of WordPress, make sure that you avoid the following mistakes. According to Platinum Web Marketing, which offers web design services in Las Vegas, “besides the obvious potential security issues, site owners do not know how to take advantage of all the features that the platform offers”. Make sure you learn as much as possible about it and you avoid the following:
1. Plugins And Themes Offered By Untrusted Sources
Design Bolts features many lists of trusted and high quality plugins and themes like the top 12 free responsive WordPress Themes for 2014.
You should only trust those themes and plugins that are recommended or that are offered by sites that are trusted in the industry. This is because some themes downloaded from untrusted sources can include malicious coding. Always read reviews and if there is a doubt in your mind, do not install the theme.
2. Not Modifying Admin Account Name
Hackers first try to see if “admin” is the name of the admin account. This allows them to find an easier access way to your WordPress installation. The main site account needs to have a different name.
3. Not Changing Permalinks Structure
WordPress is great because it helps out in having a perfect SEO structure but with bad URLs, this is not possible. Go to Settings->Permalinks in your admin account and choose an option that also includes the post’s day and name. This is much better for SEO and will make the URL look better.
4. Not Modifying The Tagline
The standard WordPress tagline is “Just Another WordPress Site”. Nothing looks worse than launching a website/blog that has a name and that tagline. It looks completely unprofessional. This is a rookie mistake that is a lot more common than many belief.
5. Lack Of An About Page
When a visitor comes to your website, it is a guarantee that he/she wants to know more about the people behind the content offered. The About page is a necessity so you should never launch any blog or site without it. Also, make sure that you include contact details as people will surely want to get in touch with you.
6. Not Using The Latest WordPress Version
You should always use the latest WordPress version for your website. It is not enough to install the platform. You have to keep it up-to-date since this diminishes the possibility you would end up with hacking access. Vulnerabilities are solved with updates.
7. Not Setting Up A Backup Option
You have access to many different plugins that help you to backup WordPress files. If you do not install one when you first launch a site, there is a huge possibility you will forget about it. That is not something that you want to do since you never know when you need the backup files because of technical problems.
8. Using Unnecessary Plugins
Before you launch your website you have to be sure that it operates properly. Many make the mistake of using too many plugins, which is a really bad idea. Make sure that you only use those plugins that come from reputable sources and that have perfect reviews.
9. Choosing An Improper Host
Most people believe that all hosting packages are created equal. That is definitely not the case. Some packages are not at all suitable for WordPress use. Make sure that what you choose is completely compatible or you will end up with loading problems in the future.
10. Not Using Sitemaps
Most WordPress files out there do not actually have a sitemap. This is a huge mistake. You need to be sure that your site has a sitemap that is accessed by search engine robots. When you have this, your site is completely indexed by search engines.
Platinum Web Marketing will talk you through the process of a WordPress website design, development and build in Las Vegas and answer all of your questions. Just call (702)263-6787 to talk to an expert in websites for your Las Vegas business.
