Is Your Website Actually Secure? 3 Quick Checks.
75% of cyber attacks hit small businesses last year. Big names make headlines but your site needs protecting too. Here are 3 quick and easy checks to keep hackers out and your business website safe.
Some of the UK’s biggest names have been hit with cyberattacks recently, from Marks & Spencer’s to Royal Mail. While these have been the main headlines, 75% of cyber attacks targeted SMB's last year.
Keeping your website secure is more than just avoiding a headline. It’s about protecting your customers information, your reputation, and your business. Here's 3 easy checks you can run yourself today to make sure your site isn’t leaving the door open for hackers.
1. Is Your Site Using HTTPS?
Check: Visit your website and look at the address bar. Does it start with https:// and show a padlock icon?
Why it matters: if you've not got HTTPS, your site isn’t encrypted so personal data (like customer names, emails, or messages) can be intercepted. It also triggers browser warnings that scare off potential customers and hurts your Google rankings.
2. Are You Using Strong Admin Passwords?
Check: Is your site login protected by a long, unique password, ideally with two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Why it matters: Weak or reused passwords are an easy way for hackers to get in. Adding 2FA makes it way harder for anyone to access your backend, even if they somehow guess your login or your passwords are leaked somewhere else.
3. Is Your Software Up to Date?
Check: If you’re using a platform like WordPress, are your plugins, themes, and CMS updated to the latest version?
Why it matters: Most website hacks happen through outdated tools or plugins. Even if your site looks fine, old software can leave you exposed to cyber risks.
Why We Like Webflow
We build most of our websites on Webflow because it does most of the security work automatically. You don’t need to worry about plugin updates, server vulnerabilities, or malicious third-party themes. Webflow handles hosting, updates, and security patches automatically, so that you can stay protected without lifting a finger. It’s fast, reliable, and backed by enterprise-level security from day one.
Bottom Line:
Website security isn’t just for the big brands. A few small steps can go a long way in keeping your business safe. And if you want a site that looks great and stays secure without the same repeat maintenance most sites take, we’ve got you.
