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The latest version of the most popular CMS has now been launched. This includes updates, bug fixes and a host of new features.

The update improves the overall user experience when using the editor. It effectively enables a new way of building websites using the default WordPress editor.

Tips before updating an older version

If you would like to update your website to the latest WordPress version. Follow this steps to be sure you don’t run into any issues or loose any data.

  • Take a full backup of website files and database

  • Make sure all plugins and themes are up to date prior to clicking the upgrade button

  • Once updated test that the website is still functioning as per before in an incognito window

Manual Back-Up

Took take a manual backup of WordPress you have to use a tool to access the websites server and database. However there is an easier solution, so do not fear! I’d recommend using a plugin such as WPvivid Backup Plugin. 

This allows you to be able to take a full backup of all of the files and database which you can download and keep locally or on the server. If anything then breaks when updating the website. You can easily revert it to the previous version.

In most instances WordPress updates work fine, you only run into issues if you’ve had any bespoke plugins created or use plugins that don’t get regular updates.

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