Plugin Updates
WordPress plugin updates that don't break things.
Staging tests, visual regression, rollback-ready snapshots, and vulnerability monitoring — every single time.
"Update plugins" is one button in WordPress. But behind that button: PHP version conflicts, JavaScript clashes, deprecated hooks, theme overrides, and the very real chance your checkout, contact form or page builder stops working the moment you click it.
This page covers what I do for clients — and how to do it yourself if you'd rather. Either is fine. Both are better than clicking "Update All" and praying.
What you get
1. Snapshot first
Off-site backup before anything is touched. Tested restore, not just stored.
2. Update on staging
Identical copy of the site, never on production. Run updates there first.
3. Smoke test
Homepage, checkout, contact form, forms, search, account, key landing pages.
4. Visual regression
Automated before/after screenshots flag layout breaks humans miss.
5. Push to live
Promote staging to production in one step. Five-minute window, not a Friday.
6. Monitor & rollback
24h post-update monitoring. Anything weird = automatic rollback.
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Tell me about your project.
A few quick questions and I'll come back with a tailored quote — usually within one working day.
Step 1
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