If you are learning (or planning to learn) WordPress, you should avoid making these mistakes π±
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Not configuring automatic backups
Automatic backups will save you if things go sideways
All great hosting providers include backups for free, but if you don't have this option, make sure that you set up and configure a plugin like Duplicator (recommended) or UpdraftPlus
Buying bloated themes
Stick to efficient and fast themes
I recommend GeneratePress, Hello Elementor (for Elementor sites), and OceanWP
Other themes will contain a ton of plugins and inefficient code
Using too many plugins
Not all plugins are bad, but as a beginner, try not to use more than 10, as a general rule of thumb
Limiting your use of plugins will keep the website simple and easy to maintain
Using cheap hosting
WordPress generally needs a bit more juice to run well