Websites · Security
Website security so you can sleep easy and customers can trust you
I protect your site against bots, break-ins and spam, and your forms against leaks of customer data. Customers see the padlock, and you can sleep easy.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- The browser shows a security warning next to your web address.
- Your contact form floods you with spam and adverts.
- You can't remember when anyone last updated your site.
- The site once behaved strangely, for example redirecting to unknown websites.
- You don't know whether the customer data from your forms is well protected.
Most security problems come from neglect, which can be sorted out with simple measures.
What it is
What website security is
It is a set of protections that guard your site and your customers' data. The simplest sign is the padlock next to the web address, the SSL certificate that encrypts transmitted data. But that is only the beginning: updates, strong passwords and protection against bots matter too.
Sites are attacked mainly by automated tools looking for known holes in out-of-date software. That is why regular updates and removing unneeded plugins are so important. I check what is a weak point on your site and secure those places.
I also take care of the forms, so that spam doesn't flood your inbox and customer data reaches you safely. Finally I set up backups, so that in case of trouble you can quickly return to a working version of the site.
What you gain
What you gain from protection
Customer trust
The padlock next to the address and no warnings let customers leave their details without worry.
Lower risk of a break-in
A secured, up-to-date site is a harder target for automated attacks.
A clean inbox
Form protection filters out spam, and real enquiries don't get lost among the junk.
A plan for when there is a problem
Thanks to backups, you can restore the site quickly if something does go wrong.
Example
What it looks like in practice
Before securing
After securingAn illustrative example, based on situations I often meet in small businesses.
Step by step
What it looks like from your side
- 1
A security review
Your part: site accessI check how your site stands: certificate, updates, forms and protections. I describe the results in plain language.
- 2
A list of risks
Your part: decisionI show what is most urgent and what can wait. Together we decide the scope of work.
- 3
Securing
Your part: nothing to doI put the protections in place, update the site, protect the forms and set up backups.
- 4
A final check
Your part: handoverI check that everything works and that the forms still accept messages, and then I describe what I did.
What you get
What you get
- A review of your site's security, described in plain language
- An SSL certificate, the padlock next to your web address
- Protection of forms against spam and bots
- A system update and removal of unneeded plugins
- Automatic backups that can be restored
- Recommendations on handling passwords and access safely
“I don't scare people with break-ins. I show what is weak, fix it, and make sure that if there is trouble, you can quickly get back to a working site.”
Who website protection is for
- Businesses whose site collects customer data through forms
- Shops and services where a failure or break-in means lost trust
- WordPress site owners who don't update regularly
- Companies that have already had a break-in or were flooded with form spam
Frequently asked questions
Is my small business a target for attacks?
Yes, and more often than you might think. Most attacks are carried out by automatic bots that scan thousands of sites for known holes, whatever the size of the business. A small site with out-of-date software is just as easy a catch for them as a large one.
What is an SSL certificate and do I need one?
It is a protection that encrypts the data sent between the customer and the site, and makes the browser show a padlock instead of a warning. Today every site needs one. Without it, browsers warn customers that the site is unsafe, which puts them off.
How do you protect forms against spam?
I use protections that filter out automatic messages without tiring real customers with puzzles. That way your inbox doesn't fill up with junk, and an important enquiry doesn't get lost among hundreds of adverts. I pick a method that fits your site.
Can you guarantee the site will never be hacked?
No, such a guarantee would be dishonest, because a hundred percent security doesn't exist. What I can do is reduce the risk considerably and prepare for the worst with regular backups and an action plan, so that in trouble the site can be restored quickly.
See also
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