Hi Reader,

I wanted to share something critical that’s happening right now in the WordPress community, especially as we gear up for the holiday season. As your go-to WordPress geek, I feel it’s important for you to know what’s going on and how it could affect your website’s security.

Here’s the situation in a nutshell:

There’s a significant disagreement between some key WordPress contributors and Matt Mullenweg (the co-founder of WordPress). As a result, several top developers have left the project, which means security updates and bug fixes are slowing down. This is especially concerning because it creates opportunities for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities in WordPress sites.

Why should you care?

With fewer updates and slower fixes, your website is at increased risk, particularly as cyber-attacks on WordPress sites are rising. AI is making it easier for hackers to find website weaknesses, and this time of year—when online shopping spikes—is particularly dangerous.

Here’s what you can do to protect your site:

• Invest in Hosting with Built-in Security: Don’t rely on basic hosting or plugins alone. Your hosting should include a firewall to keep your site safe.
• Stay Updated: Ensure your WordPress core, plugins, and themes are all up-to-date. Outdated software is a prime target for hackers.
• Daily Backups: Establish a solid backup system. If your site is attacked, you’ll want to restore it quickly and without hassle.

I’ve been hearing from business owners left and right about hacked websites and security concerns—and I’m here to help you stay safe. Just this week I talked with another agency owner who is dealing with 10 hacked websites! 😱

Here’s how you can protect yourself and your website:

For a limited time, I’m offering a flash sale on our Hosting Hub Essentials Plan—complete with everything you need to keep your WordPress site secure, updated, and running smoothly.
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Just listen to what Julie Chenell has to say about my site care plan 🧡

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Through Saturday, November 2, you can get this all-inclusive plan for just $75/month (down from the usual $125/month!). This includes:

• Secure WordPress hosting with built-in firewall protection
• Daily backups and automatic updates for your plugins and core
• Expert tech support to resolve any issues fast
• And more, all designed to give you peace of mind

This is an exclusive, limited-time offer, and spots are filling up fast.

If you want to protect your site and enjoy hassle-free maintenance through the holiday season and beyond, reply to this email or click here to get started.

Don’t wait until it’s too late—let’s secure your website and keep it running smoothly.

Best regards,
Jeane
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Jeane Sumner
CEO+ Co-founder
Website HQ

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TL;DR – Hackers are rubbing their hands together like villains in a bad movie.

But don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! For just $75/month (until November 2), you can get our Hosting Hub Essentials Plan with everything you need to keep your site safe from the chaos: secure hosting, daily backups, and a firewall that’s basically a digital bodyguard. Learn more or book a call to discuss your site.

p.s. – Already on one of our Site Care Plans? We have you covered! Feel free to forward this to your biz bestie.