Securing Your Store

SSL, Backups & Malware Scans Made Simple

Running an online store with the Woomen theme means you’ve already taken a big step toward beautiful, responsive design. But what about security?

Online shoppers trust you with sensitive data — names, addresses, credit card info — and it’s your responsibility to protect them. In this post, we’ll walk through three essential ways to secure your store:

• Setting up SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)

• Creating automated backups

• Performing regular malware scans

1. Enable SSL: Encrypt Customer Data

SSL encrypts the connection between your website and visitors, making it almost impossible for hackers to intercept sensitive information.

Why It Matters:

• Builds customer trust (shows a padlock icon in the browser)

• Required for payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, etc.)

• Boosts your SEO ranking

How to Set Up SSL:

• Get a free SSL certificate from Let’s Encrypt

• If you use a hosting provider like Bluehost, SiteGround, or Hostinger, SSL is often included.

• Install a plugin like Really Simple SSL to automatically update your URLs and settings.

Pro Tip:
After SSL is installed, make sure all links and assets (images, stylesheets) use https:// — not http://.

2. Set Up Backups: Your Emergency Plan

Things go wrong — plugins crash, updates fail, hackers strike. Backups are your insurance policy.

Why You Need It:

• Restores your site in minutes after a crash

• Protects your store from data loss

• Helps you recover from malware or hacks

How to Set Up Backups:

• Use trusted plugins like:

  • UpdraftPlus

  • BlogVault

  • Jetpack Backup

• Schedule daily backups stored on:

  • Google Drive

  • Dropbox

  • Amazon S3

What to Back Up:

• Your database (orders, users, settings)

• All site files (themes, plugins, uploads)

3. Run Malware Scans Regularly

Malware silently infects websites, redirects customers, and steals data. Most site owners don’t even know they’re infected — until it’s too late.

Symptoms of Malware:

• Site redirects to unknown pages

• Admin access issues

• Slow performance or crashes

How to Scan for Malware:

• Use these security tools:

  • Wordfence Security

  • Sucuri Security Scanner

  • MalCare

• Enable firewall protection

• Get alerts for suspicious activity

Important: Set up automatic daily scans and review results weekly.

Extra Security Tips

• Always keep Woomen theme and plugins updated

• Use strong admin passwords

• Limit login attempts with a plugin like Limit Login Attempts Reloaded

• Disable XML-RPC unless needed

• Use 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) for admin accounts