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My WordPress site has been running on the same setup for a while and I want to tighten security before anything goes wrong. I need two things handled together: • A complete site-wide vulnerability assessment. Run a scan, identify weak points, and prioritise what needs fixing. • Installation and configuration of reputable security plugins. I’m open to Wordfence, Sucuri, iThemes Security or any comparable tool you trust, as long as it is properly configured and documented. While you’re in the dashboard, please bring both the WordPress core and every active plugin up to their latest stable versions. I expect you to create a full backup first, carry out the updates in a staging or maintenance window, then test the front-end and admin area so nothing breaks. Deliverables: 1. Backup archive and quick restore instructions 2. Summary report of the vulnerability scan and actions taken 3. List of security plugins added (with key settings noted) 4. Confirmation that WordPress core and all plugins are on the newest versions and the site functions correctly
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Hi, I see you need help tightening the security of your WordPress site, and I can definitely assist you with that. With over 8 years of WordPress experience, I understand how important it is to protect your site. I will carry out a complete vulnerability assessment to identify weak points and prioritize what needs fixing. I will also install and configure security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri, ensuring they are set up properly. Plus, I will update your WordPress core and all active plugins to their latest versions while making sure everything works smoothly. From your project description, heres what I understand: 1. You need a full vulnerability scan to find and fix security issues. 2. You want trusted security plugins installed and configured properly. 3. It's important to back up your site before making any updates and ensure everything functions well afterward. You can check out my work here: [login to view URL] I believe Im the right person for this job because I have a solid track record in WordPress security. I know how to keep your site safe and functional, and I will make sure everything is documented clearly for you. Feel free to message me if you have any questions or want to discuss this further!
£97 GBP in 2 days
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269 freelancers are bidding on average £126 GBP for this job

Hi, I can handle the full security pass on your WordPress site carefully and in the right order: backup first, vulnerability review, updates, hardening, and testing after. I’ve worked on many WordPress cleanup and protection tasks, so I know where updates usually cause issues and how to avoid that. You’ll receive a clear summary of findings, what was fixed, which security plugin was configured, and quick restore steps as well. If you want, I can also recommend the best plugin stack based on your current setup.
£135 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, hope you're doing well! I'd be glad to help secure your WordPress site and get everything updated safely. Here's my approach: full vulnerability scan with a prioritized fix list, security plugin setup (likely Wordfence or Sucuri, properly configured), and a staged core and plugin update after a complete backup. Deliverables will cover all four you listed, including restore instructions and a clear summary report. A few questions to better understand your needs: 1. Do you have an existing staging environment, or should I set one up before updates begin? 2. Are there any plugins or customizations you're concerned about breaking during the update process? 3. Is there a preferred maintenance window, such as off-peak hours, to minimize any disruption to visitors? Looking forward to locking things down properly for you. Azeem Amin
£250 GBP in 7 days
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Hi there, We understand you're looking to enhance your WordPress site's security by conducting a thorough vulnerability assessment and installing reputable security plugins, while also ensuring your WordPress core and plugins are up-to-date. Our team at Webbook Studio has extensive experience in WordPress security, having worked on numerous projects including a learning platform website for children and an e-commerce site for a luxury leather retailer, where we implemented robust security measures. We'll perform a comprehensive scan, identify weaknesses, and prioritize fixes, then install and configure a trusted security plugin like Wordfence or Sucuri. Can you tell us if you have any specific security concerns or previous issues that you'd like us to focus on during the assessment? Feel free to message us to discuss the details! — Webbook Studio
£190 GBP in 3 days
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Hi, As someone with an immense amount of experience in the web and mobile app development industry, and a proven track record having successfully completed 483+ projects, my skills and expertise are perfectly tailored to address your WordPress security concerns. With 19 years of experience, I bring to the table the ability to handle website vulnerabilities with precision. In terms of WordPress security, I am well-versed with the frameworks and plugins you have mentioned: Wordfence, Sucuri, and iThemes Security. My approach will be to kickstart things by running a thorough vulnerability scan on your site and quickly prioritizing the areas that need immediate attention. Once the vulnerabilities are identified, I will install and configure the most reputable plugins that align with the best practices for website protection. From continuously scanning file changes to limiting login attempts or even implementing two-factor authentication, everything will be taken care of. Thanks, SBM
£300 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I reviewed your WordPress Security Hardening & Updates request: run a site-wide vulnerability assessment, then install and properly configure a security plugin, and update WordPress core and all active plugins. I’ll handle Website Audit and Web Security by performing a scan to identify weak points, prioritizing fixes, creating a full backup archive with quick restore instructions, and carrying out updates in a staging or maintenance window. After updating, I’ll test the front-end and admin area, then apply hardened settings via the chosen WordPress security plugin. You’ll get a clear scan summary report, documented plugin key settings, and confirmation everything is on the newest versions and working correctly. Let’s discuss here now.
£250 GBP in 30 days
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Hello, Being in the industry for 15+ years, specializing in WordPress, I'm your ideal candidate. I understand the criticality of fortifying your WordPress site security and ensuring everything runs smoothly during the process. Utilizing my long-standing experience, I can: 1. Perform a comprehensive security scan to identify vulnerabilities and prioritize their resolution. 2. Install and configure potent security plugins - I know you mentioned Wordfence, Sucuri, iThemes Security or any other tool. I am comfortable with all these choices and can provide relevant documentation. 3. Back up your site before updating and upgrade both WordPress core and active plugins to their latest stable versions. 4. Test the front-end and admin area post-upgrade for flawless functionality. I'm well-versed in handling essential deliverables as well, including: 1. Providing detailed backup archives with quick restore instructions for a peace of mind. 2. Summarizing vulnerability assessment reports and all actions taken. 3. Listing the security plugins installed with crucial settings documented. 4. Confirming that every WordPress component (core + plugins) are on the latest version. Crafting clean, maintainable code is an integral part of my services - it's what ensures scalability and security on top of fixing bugs or building solutions from scratch. All these build upon my expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL for effective cloud deployment. I look forwa Thanks!
£30 GBP in 1 day
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You need a proactive approach to security by combining a vulnerability assessment with a structured update plan to ensure the site remains stable. I will start by taking a full backup and moving the update process to a maintenance window to prevent any downtime or conflicts. My workflow includes a comprehensive scan to identify weak points, followed by the configuration of a robust security plugin like Wordfence or Sucuri. I’ll handle the full update of your WordPress core and plugins, testing everything thoroughly across the front-end and admin panel to ensure full functionality. You will receive a clean report detailing the vulnerability findings, the security settings applied, and instructions for your backup archives. My bid is £118.29 for this work, with a delivery estimate of 3 days. Please share your site credentials or let me know if you have a preferred security plugin you would like me to prioritize.
£118.29 GBP in 3 days
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Hi, I can conduct a thorough vulnerability scan to identify weak points, prioritize fixes, and install reputable security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri. I’ll handle everything robustly, ensuring proper configuration and documentation. Before updates, I always create a full backup and perform changes in a staging environment to ensure nothing breaks. Once all updates are completed, I’ll provide you with a backup archive, a summary report of the vulnerability scan, and a list of installed plugins with key settings. With over 10+ years of experience in WordPress security hardening and maintenance, I’ll ensure your site is secure and up-to-date. Looking forward to assisting you! Best Regards, Priyanka
£100 GBP in 1 day
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With my experience in WordPress security and plugin management, I understand the importance of ensuring your site's safety. I can conduct a comprehensive vulnerability assessment, install and configure reliable security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri, and update your WordPress core and plugins seamlessly. To ensure everything runs smoothly, could you share your current hosting provider for compatibility checks? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
£60 GBP in 6 days
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Hello, I can handle this end-to-end with the caution a security-sensitive WordPress site needs. The hidden risk here is not just outdated plugins, but the chance of hardening the site without breaking front-end behavior or admin workflows. I’ve secured and updated WordPress sites by first taking a full backup, reviewing vulnerable components, then applying core and plugin updates inside a safe window or staging flow. I’ll configure a trusted security plugin like Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security, document the key settings, and verify the site after updates so you have both protection and confidence. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. I’ll also provide a concise report covering the scan findings, actions taken, backup details, and quick restore steps. If you’d like, I can start by checking whether a staging copy already exists and whether any plugins are known to be business-critical before I proceed. Looking forward to your reply so we can finalize the exact plan. Best regards, Asad
£250 GBP in 10 days
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Hello, I can handle the WordPress security assessment, hardening, backups, and updates as one controlled process, with the priority being security without disrupting your live site. What I’ll do Perform a comprehensive vulnerability/security assessment covering WordPress core, active plugins, themes, configuration, permissions, and common attack surfaces. Prioritize findings by severity and provide practical remediation recommendations. Create and verify a complete backup before making changes, including quick restore instructions. Update WordPress core, active plugins, and relevant components to their latest stable versions. Install and properly configure a reputable security solution such as Wordfence, Sucuri, or another suitable option based on your site's requirements. Configure key protections such as firewall rules, login protection, malware scanning, alerts, and appropriate security policies. Check for unnecessary plugins, outdated components, insecure settings, and other avoidable risks. I’ll avoid blindly enabling aggressive security rules that could break legitimate visitors, APIs, forms, caching, or administrator functionality. I can start with the backup and assessment, then proceed with hardening and updates once the current site state has been safely captured. Best regards ADEEL
£135 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I just read your requirements, and I’d like to offer you a great solution: we can set up your site with the WP Remote Premium Package. $5 only package price The Premium package comes with several great benefits, including: Daily website backups 90-day backup retention Automatic malware scanning AI malware scanning Advanced firewall Virtual patching 7-day activity logs Geo-blocking One-click staging website with 28-day retention Visual regression testing for up to 5 pages 50 visual monitoring credits The staging website is especially useful because you can update plugins and test everything on the staging site first. Once you confirm that everything is working properly, you can safely apply the updates to your live website. Please let me know if you’re interested, and I’d be happy to help you get this set up. Best regards,
£75 GBP in 2 days
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Hi there, we can perform a complete WordPress security audit, identify and prioritize vulnerabilities, configure a reputable security solution such as Wordfence/Sucuri, and safely update WordPress core and all active plugins. We’ll take a full backup first, use staging or a maintenance window, thoroughly test the frontend/admin after updates, and provide a clear security report, plugin configuration details, and restore instructions. Can you share the WordPress admin/staging access so we can begin the security scan and review the current setup? Kindly send me message to discuss more or directly award me. Thank you!
£112 GBP in 3 days
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Hello, I can help secure and update your WordPress site while taking care to preserve its existing functionality and data. My approach will be: Create and verify a complete backup before making changes. Perform a site-wide vulnerability and configuration assessment. Review WordPress core, active plugins, themes, administrator accounts, permissions, and other common security weaknesses. Prioritise findings based on severity and practical risk. Install and properly configure a reputable security solution such as Wordfence, Sucuri, or another suitable option based on your hosting environment. Update WordPress core and active plugins to their latest stable compatible versions. Carry out updates through staging where available, or during an appropriate maintenance window. Test the frontend, login, admin dashboard, forms, and important site functionality after updates. Check for update conflicts or security-related configuration issues. Provide a concise security report documenting findings and actions taken. Document the security plugin configuration and provide backup/restore instructions. I will avoid making unnecessary changes that could disrupt the existing website. If any plugin or theme is found to be outdated, abandoned, vulnerable, or incompatible, I will flag it clearly rather than blindly updating it. I can start immediately and will provide clear documentation of everything changed. Thank you. Best regards RAHEEL
£135 GBP in 7 days
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Hi, I can handle the security assessment, hardening, and updates safely without compromising your existing functionality. My approach: Create and verify a complete backup with restore instructions. Perform a site-wide vulnerability/security audit and prioritize findings by risk. Check WordPress core, plugins, themes, users, permissions, database and common attack vectors. Install and properly configure a reputable security solution such as Wordfence, based on your existing setup. Update WordPress core and active plugins to stable versions. Test the frontend, forms, login/admin, media and key functionality after updates. Fix compatibility/security issues discovered during the process. Provide a concise security report with findings, actions taken and important settings. I focus on root-cause security fixes rather than simply installing a plugin and running a scan. I also have extensive experience with WordPress malware cleanup, hardening, performance and troubleshooting. Ready to begin with the backup and security audit. Ali Asif
£70 GBP in 1 day
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Hi, I will take a full backup first and test the updates in staging before touching the live site. I’ll then scan WordPress for vulnerabilities, outdated components, suspicious files, permissions, exposed endpoints, and common configuration issues. After fixing them, I’ll configure Wordfence or the most suitable security plugin without adding unnecessary plugins that slow the site down. I’ve handled WordPress maintenance, security hardening, server troubleshooting, updates, backups, and performance work across production websites. Do you currently have a staging environment available through your hosting? Let’s talk over chat and discuss it over a call.
£100 GBP in 1 day
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Hey, I’ve carefully reviewed your project, and I understand you need to harden your WordPress site while keeping the existing functionality stable. I can help carry out the security assessment, updates, and protection work with a careful, low-risk approach. I will create a complete backup with restore instructions, perform a vulnerability assessment, prioritize and address identified issues, configure a reputable security plugin with appropriate settings, and update WordPress core and active plugins to stable versions. I’ll use staging or a controlled maintenance window where possible, then thoroughly test both the frontend and admin area before handover. I have hands-on experience with similar WordPress security projects and would be happy to share relevant examples during our discussion. One quick question: Do you currently have a staging environment available for the update and security work? Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Hammadhassan21 Best Regards, Hammad Hassan
£150 GBP in 7 days
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HI,Being a seasoned web developer with a keen eye for design and over eight years of experience, I am more than ready to handle all your WordPress security needs. For starters, I have in-depth knowledge of HTML, Web Development, Web Security, Website Audit, WordPress Design, and WordPress Plugin management which makes me well-suited for handling the vulnerability assessment to identify weak points that need to be addressed. Additionally, I've previously worked on sites like yours where security was paramount and I successfully installed and configured reputable security plugins like Wordfence, Sucuri, iThemes Security among others to strengthen the defenses. I understand that your website's security is a high priority, and as your dedicated freelancer I will give it exactly the attention it deserves ensuring it remains safe & secure without any setbacks or disruptions. Let's connect soon to make this project a reality!
£80 GBP in 1 day
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★★★ WORDPRESS SPECIALIST ★★★ Hi, I can secure your WordPress site by doing a full vulnerability assessment and installing trusted security plugins. I will run a scan to find weak points and fix them. I will also install and configure the best security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri. I will create a backup first, update everything, and test the site to make sure it works well. Please let me know if you have any questions or need more details. Thanks!
£50 GBP in 1 day
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Hardening a live WordPress site before trouble hits is exactly the right instinct, and the golden rule is a full backup and staging test before anything changes — so nothing you rely on breaks during the process. I'd begin with a complete backup (files plus database) and quick restore notes, then run a full vulnerability scan to flag outdated components, weak configs, exposed endpoints and file-permission issues, prioritised by risk. I'd install and properly configure Wordfence (firewall, malware scan, login limiting and 2FA), harden wp-config, disable file editing and lock down XML-RPC where safe, then update core and every plugin in a maintenance window and thoroughly test both the front-end and admin. You'll get the backup archive, a clear scan-and-actions report, and a documented list of every security setting applied. I can start immediately.
£20 GBP in 1 day
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