WordPress Website Cleanup, Update, and Security Hardening - 10/03/2025 21:19 EDT
Budget: $25 – $50 AUD
I have a very basic, but outdated WordPress website for my self-employed small business.
The website is https://www.davidreinbold.com.au/
I believe the site's security has been compromised, I cannot seem to update to a newer version of PHP or WordPress. I need a professional to assess its current state, provide thorough clean up, and implement up-to-date security measures.
Project Scope:
• Website Assessment:
◦ Conduct a security audit to identify vulnerabilities.
◦ Evaluate the website's structure and code for outdated practices and potential issues.
◦ Determine the current PHP version and recommend necessary updates.
◦ Review installed themes and plugins for vulnerabilities.
• Website Backup:
◦ Create a complete and secure backup of the website's files and database before any changes are made.
• Website Cleanup:
◦ Remove all malware, malicious code, spam content, unauthorized user accounts (if any).
• WordPress Update:
◦ Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to the latest stable versions.
◦ Update the PHP version to a secure and current version.
◦ Resolve any compatibility issues that arise from updates.
• Security Hardening:
◦ Suggest and Implement security measures,
◦ Provide a dot point report detailing the actions taken and security recommendations.
Required Skills:
• Expertise in WordPress security and malware removal.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and server management.
• Experience with WordPress security plugins and tools.
• Strong communication and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear and concise reports.
Deliverables:
• Complete Pre-changes website backup.
• Clean and secure WordPress website.
• Complete Post-changes website backup.
• Written dot point report detailing the security audit, cleanup, and implemented security measures.
• List of recommendations for ongoing security.
Timeline:
• Please provide an estimated timeline for completion.
Budget:
• Please provide your estimated budget for this project.
The website is https://www.davidreinbold.com.au/
I believe the site's security has been compromised, I cannot seem to update to a newer version of PHP or WordPress. I need a professional to assess its current state, provide thorough clean up, and implement up-to-date security measures.
Project Scope:
• Website Assessment:
◦ Conduct a security audit to identify vulnerabilities.
◦ Evaluate the website's structure and code for outdated practices and potential issues.
◦ Determine the current PHP version and recommend necessary updates.
◦ Review installed themes and plugins for vulnerabilities.
• Website Backup:
◦ Create a complete and secure backup of the website's files and database before any changes are made.
• Website Cleanup:
◦ Remove all malware, malicious code, spam content, unauthorized user accounts (if any).
• WordPress Update:
◦ Update WordPress core, themes, and plugins to the latest stable versions.
◦ Update the PHP version to a secure and current version.
◦ Resolve any compatibility issues that arise from updates.
• Security Hardening:
◦ Suggest and Implement security measures,
◦ Provide a dot point report detailing the actions taken and security recommendations.
Required Skills:
• Expertise in WordPress security and malware removal.
• Proficiency in PHP, MySQL, and server management.
• Experience with WordPress security plugins and tools.
• Strong communication and effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide clear and concise reports.
Deliverables:
• Complete Pre-changes website backup.
• Clean and secure WordPress website.
• Complete Post-changes website backup.
• Written dot point report detailing the security audit, cleanup, and implemented security measures.
• List of recommendations for ongoing security.
Timeline:
• Please provide an estimated timeline for completion.
Budget:
• Please provide your estimated budget for this project.