19 May 2026
The Internet is a dangerous place! When you invest in a new website, you’re not just thinking about how it looks — you want to know it’s safe, secure, and built to protect your business. Cyber‑attacks are becoming more common, and even small businesses are targeted. That’s why security shouldn’t be an afterthought in the design process. It needs to be built into every stage.
Here’s how we keep your website secure from day one:
What can I do to mitigate the risks?
- Employ a professional web developer who will use trusted, up‑to‑date platforms, secure hosting, and industry‑standard coding practices.
- Outdated plugins, themes, or code are one of the biggest causes of website hacks. Use only use reputable, actively maintained tools and keep everything updated throughout development.
- Penetration test the site
- Ask for a report showing you that the site has been checked for OWASP credentials (Open Worldwide Application Security Project) used as a standard awareness document for developers and web application security, highlighting the most critical risks
- Obtain an SSL (Secure Socket Layer) digital certificate. Its main usage is ensuring safe data transfer, signalled by HTTPS and a browser padlock.
- Use strong passwords and 2 factor authentication, limit login attempts
- Ensure your website is backed up regularly
- Ensure your website hosting has a secure spam filter as attacks are quite commonly sent via email
- Make sure your website host has an up-to-date website application firewall