In today’s digital landscape, where websites represent businesses online, security must be one of the high level priorities for each and every business owner. WordPress, which powers over 43.3% of all websites worldwide, remains a top choice for its user-friendly interface, flexibility, and big library of themes and plugins. Yet this widespread adoption also makes WordPress sites frequent targets for cyberattacks.

The Growing Website Security Challenge

The cybersecurity landscape for SMBs has grown increasingly dangerous in recent years. According to IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index, nearly half (43%) of all cyberattacks specifically target SMBs, with 61% experiencing at least one attack in the past year. What makes this particularly alarming is that the average organization requires 277 days—over nine months—to identify and contain a breach. Meanwhile, ransomware attacks have surged by 93% year-over-year in 2023, with average demands exceeding $1.5 million.

With threats evolving daily and attacks becoming more sophisticated, businesses must implement proactive monitoring and detection systems to identify vulnerabilities before they can be exploited – because by the time most breaches are discovered, the damage has already been done.

WPX Radar: Your Intelligent Site Monitoring Solution

We created a solution that will make your websites less vulnerable to security threads. 

We’re excited to announce WPX Radar – an intelligent scanning system that delivers weekly insights and solutions to keep your WordPress site in peak condition. Free for all WPX clients.

WPX Radar automatically monitors your websites across four critical areas:

• SSL Certificate Monitoring
  Ever had your site suddenly display security warnings due to an expired SSL certificate? WPX Radar keeps a constant eye on SSL certificates, monitoring validity and expiration dates. You’ll be notified well in advance so you can renew before any disruptions occur.
  
• Redirect Verification
  Broken redirects or endless loops frustrate your visitors and hurt your SEO. WPX Radar continuously checks your redirects to ensure they function properly so visitors always reach their intended destination.
  
• WordPress Updates Tracking
  Outdated software is one of the primary issues highlighted by OWASP in their risk reports. WPX Radar scans for outdated WordPress core, plugins, or themes, alerting you the moment updates are needed—keeping vulnerabilities at bay.
  
• HTTP Error Code Analysis
  Mystery errors like 404 or 500 can be daunting and damage your site’s reputation. WPX Radar spots HTTP status errors across all your sites, letting you address them before visitors notice.

How WPX Radar Protects Your Business

Unlike traditional monitoring tools that simply flag issues, WPX Radar provides clear, actionable solutions for each identified concern. Every week, you’ll receive a comprehensive report that:

• Categorizes websites by performance status so you can prioritize attention
• Provides straightforward explanations of technical issues in plain language
• Delivers step-by-step solutions for addressing each item
• Focuses on prevention rather than just detection

By implementing these measures, you’ll identify and resolve potential issues before they negatively affect visitor experience, harm your search engine visibility, or disrupt your day-to-day business activities.

Making the Most of Your Weekly Radar Report

When you receive your weekly WPX Radar report, here’s how to approach it:

DO:

✅ Review the overview section to understand your site’s general health
✅ Address “Priority Improvements” first because they have the highest potential impact
✅ Implement suggested solutions to prevent issues from escalating
✅ Use the report as a routine checklist for ongoing website health

DON’T:

❌ Ignore recommendations even if your site appears to be functioning normally
❌ Postpone security updates, as vulnerabilities are typically exploited within 24 hours of discovery
❌ Feel overwhelmed—the report breaks down complex issues into manageable steps

Conclusion

Your website’s health directly impacts your business’s success. With WPX Radar’s regular monitoring and actionable insights, you now have a powerful ally in maintaining optimal site performance and security.

As your hosting partner, we’re committed to providing not just server space but comprehensive tools to ensure your online presence remains strong, secure, and effective.

WPX Radar is now available to all WPX clients. 

Check your email every Tuesday for your WPX Radar report.