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Updates aren’t optional

Ignoring updates is like ignoring your car’s oil light. Sure, you can keep driving—until the engine explodes. Updates keep your site secure, fast, and bug-free.
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Backups = your safety net

If your site goes down without a backup, you’re basically juggling knives without gloves. One slip, and it’s game over.
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Security matters (even for “small” sites)

Hackers don’t care if you’re not Amazon. They love small, vulnerable sites because they’re easier targets. Think of them as burglars testing back doors. Don’t be the unlocked one.
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Automation is your best friend

You don’t need to manually check plugins and patches every week. Tools and services can handle updates and backups automatically, so you don’t lose sleep (or weekends).
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Get help if you’re not technical

If tech talk makes your head hurt, outsource it. Just like you wouldn’t try to rewire your office lights, you don’t need to be your own IT department.
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Sean McMahon

Hi, I’m Sean - Chief Pixel Wrangler at Electric Pencil. I help businesses stop wasting money on websites that just sit there looking pretty. At Electric Pencil, we design, write, and market websites that actually work - websites that sell, convert, and pull their weight like a star employee. With years of experience in digital strategy, web design, content, eCommerce, and marketing, my job is simple: cut through the digital noise, make things clear, and get results. No jargon. No fluff. Just smart solutions that help your business grow.

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