SayPro: Update WordPress

SayPro Update WordPress, plugins, and hosting features of SayPro’s marketplace from SayPro Monthly February SCMR-17 SayPro Monthly IT Support: Helpdesk services, system administration, backup and recovery by SayPro Online Marketplace Office under SayPro Marketing Royalty

Objective

To maintain the optimal security, performance, and feature set of the SayPro online marketplace by conducting scheduled updates to the WordPress core, installed plugins, themes, and hosting platform features, ensuring compatibility, uptime, and seamless user experience.

📦 Scope of Work

This maintenance task includes:

1. Updating the WordPress Core
2. Updating Installed Plugins and Themes
3. Evaluating and Enabling Hosting Platform Features (e.g., PHP, SSL, CDN, caching)
4. Compatibility Testing
5. Rollback Plan Preparedness

🔄 WordPress Core Update

1. Check Version Compatibility
   • Ensure current theme and plugins support the latest WordPress version.
   • Review WordPress changelog for breaking changes.
2. Perform Backup
   • Conduct a full backup (files + database) using tools like UpdraftPlus, Duplicator, or manual cPanel/FTP and phpMyAdmin.
3. Execute Update
   • Navigate to: Dashboard > Updates
   • Click “Update Now” if a new version is available.
4. Post-Update Verification
   • Test login page, admin dashboard, forms, and custom post types.
   • Review logs and debug messages.

🔌 Plugin & Theme Updates

1. List All Plugins and Themes
   • Export current list and versions for version control.
2. Check Changelogs and Reviews
   • Prioritize security updates and bug fixes.
3. Update Plugins in Batches
   • Use Dashboard > Plugins interface or WP-CLI command: sqlCopyEditwp plugin update --all
4. Update Themes
   • Use Appearance > Themes or: sqlCopyEditwp theme update --all
5. Retest Critical Functions
   • Marketplace checkout, product upload, user login, admin dashboard.

🌐 Hosting Environment Update

1. PHP Version Management
   • Upgrade to recommended PHP version (e.g., 8.1 or 8.2) via hosting control panel.
   • Confirm WordPress and plugins are compatible.
2. Enable SSL and Force HTTPS
   • Use Let’s Encrypt or Premium SSL.
   • Update .htaccess or WordPress settings to enforce HTTPS sitewide.
3. Enable/Upgrade CDN and Caching
   • Activate Cloudflare or similar service.
   • Enable server-side caching (LiteSpeed Cache, W3 Total Cache).
   • Configure object cache with Redis or Memcached if available.
4. Optimize Database and File Structures
   • Use WP-Optimize or WP-Sweep to clean up database tables.
   • Compress images and minify static assets (CSS/JS).

🔍 Testing and Validation

🧯 Rollback & Recovery Plan

• Backup Verification
  • Confirm latest backup is stored in cloud and downloadable.
• Rollback Plan
  • Use backup restore feature in UpdraftPlus or hosting control panel.
  • Log errors and version mismatch issues in maintenance report.

📘 Reporting & Documentation

Maintain a SayPro WordPress Maintenance Log with:

🛡️ Security and Compliance

• Ensure auto-updates for security patches are enabled.
• Apply file permissions (e.g., 755 for folders, 644 for files).
• Block XML-RPC if not used.
• Validate that WordPress salts and keys in wp-config.php are secure and updated.

📌 Business Impact

• Ensures SayPro marketplace remains secure and performant
• Reduces risk of exploitation from outdated plugins/themes
• Improves user trust through faster load times and SSL-secured environment
• Complies with best practices in cybersecurity hygiene and IT system health