Your website is one of your hardest-working business assets—but only if it’s being maintained. Many business owners assume that because their website is online, everything is working as it should. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
Here’s a quick poll. How many of these questions can you confidently answer?
✅ How old is your website?
If your website is more than a few years old, it may not meet today’s expectations for performance, security, or user experience. Even if it still looks good, outdated technology behind the scenes can impact search rankings, mobile usability, and customer trust.
✅ Do you know your page speed score?
Website speed matters. Visitors expect pages to load quickly, and slow websites often lose potential customers before they even have a chance to learn about your business. Speed also plays a role in search engine visibility, making performance an important part of your online success.
✅ When was your last backup?
If your website suddenly stopped working today, could you restore it?
Backups are one of the simplest yet most overlooked aspects of website management. Whether it’s a failed update, accidental deletion, or security issue, having reliable backups can mean the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major business disruption.
✅ Have you tested your contact form this month?
This is one of the easiest things to forget—and one of the most expensive if it’s broken. Contact forms can fail without obvious warning because of plugin updates, email issues, or server changes. If customers are trying to reach you and their messages never arrive, you could be losing business without realizing it.
So, how did you do?
If you answered “I don’t know” to any of these questions, you’re certainly not alone. Most business owners are busy running their companies, not checking website backups or monitoring page speed.
That’s where Ask the Egghead helps.
We work with businesses to keep WordPress websites secure, fast, and reliable through proactive maintenance, managed hosting, regular updates, monitoring, and expert support. Rather than reacting to problems after they happen, we help prevent them before they impact your customers.
A healthy website isn’t just about appearance—it’s about performance, security, reliability, and creating a great experience for every visitor.
How many of the four questions could you answer confidently? Share your score in the comments, and if your website could use a health check, let’s start the conversation.
