Website Checkup: Score Yourself in 5 Minutes

Your website should be one of the hardest-working assets in your business. It represents your brand, generates leads, builds trust, and often drives direct revenue. But when was the last time you actually checked its health?

Many business owners assume their site is “fine” because it’s live. The truth? A website can look perfectly normal on the surface while quietly underperforming — or worse, putting your business at risk.

Take five minutes and score yourself with this simple website checkup.

1. Do You Know Your Uptime?

Uptime measures how often your website is available to visitors. Even a small percentage of downtime can mean lost leads, missed sales, and damage to your credibility.

If you don’t know your uptime percentage — or don’t have monitoring in place — you wouldn’t even know if your site went down at 2 a.m. or during a major promotion.

Score yourself:

  • ✔ Yes, I actively monitor uptime
  • ✘ No, I’m not sure

If it’s a no, that’s a red flag.

2. Are Backups Automatic?

Backups are your safety net. Whether it’s a plugin conflict, a hacking attempt, or a simple user error, having reliable backups can mean the difference between a quick restore and a complete rebuild.

Automatic, regular backups (stored securely) should be standard — not optional.

Ask yourself:

  • Are backups running daily?
  • Do you know how to restore them?
  • Are they stored offsite?

Score yourself:

  • ✔ Yes, backups are automatic and secure
  • ✘ No, I’m not sure or I do them manually

Manual backups are often forgotten. Automation is peace of mind.

⚙ 3. Is Your Hosting Optimized for WordPress?

Not all hosting is created equal. Generic hosting may keep your site online, but optimized WordPress hosting improves:

  • Page speed
  • Security
  • Performance under traffic spikes
  • Database efficiency
  • Caching and server-level optimization

Slow websites don’t just frustrate users — they hurt SEO rankings and conversions.

If you’re unsure whether your hosting is specifically tuned for WordPress performance, that’s something worth investigating.

Score yourself:

  • ✔ Yes, my hosting is optimized for WordPress
  • ✘ No, I’m on basic or generic hosting

🔄 4. Are Updates Handled for You?

WordPress core, themes, and plugins are constantly updated for security and functionality. Ignoring updates can leave your site vulnerable.

But blindly updating without testing can also break your website.

The ideal setup includes:

  • Regular update management
  • Compatibility checks
  • Security patch monitoring
  • Safe update processes

Score yourself:

  • ✔ Yes, updates are professionally managed
  • ✘ No, I handle them myself or forget about them

If updates feel stressful or time-consuming, that’s a sign your website may be managing you — instead of the other way around.

⚡ 5. Do You Know Your Site Load Time?

Website speed directly impacts:

  • User experience
  • SEO rankings
  • Bounce rates
  • Conversion rates

If your site takes more than 3 seconds to load, many visitors won’t wait around.

When was the last time you tested your load speed? Do you know your current performance metrics?

Score yourself:

  • ✔ Yes, I monitor and optimize speed
  • ✘ No, I haven’t checked

If you’re unsure, it’s likely costing you traffic and potential revenue.

Your Final Score

Count your “no” answers.

If you answered “no” to 2 or more, it might be time to explore a managed solution.

A professionally managed WordPress hosting environment ensures your website is:

  • Monitored for uptime
  • Backed up automatically
  • Optimized for speed
  • Secure and updated
  • Built to support your business growth

Instead of worrying about technical issues, you can focus on what you do best — running your business.

If you’re ready to give your website the support it deserves, explore our Managed WordPress Hosting services here.

Your website should work for you — not the other way around. Take the next step and make sure it’s built to perform.