The lesson I learned the hard way
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Hi Reader, The first time our website server had a serious security breach (circa 2012), damage control was a nightmare. I essentially had to manually rebuild every client website. Hours and hours and hours of work… If I hadn’t done that, however, I wouldn’t have accidentally become an expert in website security. I’ve been able to apply everything I learned to every other website project, which means we’ve avoided a ton of threats. While it’s much less of an ordeal to problem-solve nowadays, security breaches do still happen. Unfortunately, potential threats are out there every day, and they’re constantly getting smarter. Also, every security situation is unique, which means every hiccup is a chance to learn. If we’re not learning, we’re doing something wrong, right? That’s true for any type of project you work on. There are always going to be opportunities to plug new holes you weren’t aware of before, no matter how many years of experience you have. It can be stressful in the moment, but it always leads to something better if you open yourself to the learning potential. Anyway, I know website hosting isn’t the most exciting part of launching a website, but it’s truly one of the most important parts. It’s the thing you don’t realize you need until something goes wrong, which is why we offer it in all client website projects. Think of it like a combination of home security and insurance. It’s there to prevent an incident and kick in if something happens despite your best efforts. Whether we help you with your website security or not, do me a favor and promise you’ll practice these essentials, okay? Protect your passwords
Keep all team devices clean
Choose hosting that has your back—like Drio SAFE 😉
Do you have any specific questions about website security or hosting? Not sure where to start? I’m here if you need some suggestions. Reply back or come to my next Genius Bar and we can chat it out! Your ever-learning website security advocate,
P.S. If you’re a potential client or a potential partner who wants to work together, we’d love to hear from you. Here are some ways we can help: Make a long-term impact Get started with custom website design, a 4-week website, or digital marketing strategy. Tackle short-term goals If you’re a past client, ask us about credit hours or quarterly website refreshes.
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Hi! I'm Rachel, the Left Brain of Drio.
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