Think of your website like a house. It may look tidy from the outside, but open the drawers and closets, your backend, and you might be shocked by the mess. Outdated plugins, forgotten features, and random settings from experiments from a long time ago are all there.
The problem is that you don’t see the mess, but it does slow you down. Just like a cluttered home becomes hard to manage, a cluttered website gets sluggish, less secure, and harder to maintain. If your site feels off, it might be time for a clean-up.
Here’s where to start clearing the digital cobwebs:
1. Kick inactive plugins to the curb
You installed that plugin once, tried it, and never used it again. It’s still there, sitting quietly. Even inactive plugins can pose a security risk, especially if they’re outdated. They also clutter your dashboard and can slow your site down. If a plugin isn’t active and you’re not planning to use it, delete it. You won’t miss it.
2. Update your PHP version and speed things up!
PHP is the engine that powers your WordPress site. And just like a car, it needs tune-ups to stay fast and reliable. Using an outdated version can slow things down, cause features to break, and open your site to security issues.
Check your PHP version in your hosting dashboard. If it’s outdated, update it with just a few clicks. It’s one of the simplest ways to boost performance.
3. Clean out (unnecessary) comment clutter
Not every site needs a comment section. On many sites, it’s just extra noise. WordPress adds comments by default, which means more clutter in your dashboard and sometimes even on your pages.
If you don’t need them, clean them out. Use a plugin like Comment-free zone to remove them completely. Your backend and frontend will look and feel cleaner.
Still want comments? Try Comment Experience to manage them properly, so they add value without the mess.
Clean once, maintain often
Cleaning your site isn’t a once-a-year task. Like tidying up your home, small efforts over time keep things running smoothly. Make it part of your monthly routine and you’ll avoid big cleanup projects later.
Progress Planner helps you stay on track
Progress Planner helps you identify hidden clutter on your website. It walks you through the steps to fix it with the help of Ravi’s Recommendations for free! So, it’s spring cleaning time. Let’s get to work!
Want to dig deeper? Read more about the hidden website issues that might be costing you visitors.
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