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The Common WordPress Mistakes to Avoid

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WordPress is, without a doubt, the leading platform out there, but it can be extremely easy to make mistakes that can come back to haunt you. Anyone can make a mistake, which is how you get experience — through mistakes and failures. However, if you have the chance to avoid making basic errors, you should take it with both hands. There are some common WordPress mistakes that you should avoid, and these include the following:

Common WordPress Mistake 1: Not Creating a WordPress Backup

There are lots of people who don’t create backups for WordPress, and that comes back to haunt them when they realize they don’t have any backup to rescue them. The first thing you should do when using WordPress is create automatic backups, so that you have something to fall back on if something goes horribly wrong for you.

WordPress Mistake 2: Using a Default Favicon

Most beginners don’t know how to use Favicons. These are the icons that show next to the page title. If you ignore them and don’t choose one, you will be given a default favicon, which is like the identity card of your website. That is why you should use an original favicon instead of a default one.

Common WordPress Mistake 3: Too Many Categories

Users on WordPress can easily create lots of different categories, but you should be careful not to go overboard and create too many categories. This will not only confuse visitors to your website, but the layout will turn out to be boring, because your website will not have a proper structure.

WordPress Mistake 4: Ignoring SEO Settings

It can be easy to ignore the SEO settings when installing WordPress. You shouldn’t make this mistake, because if you don’t select the SEO settings, the search engine bots won’t index your website, and that will affect your website rankings.

We at Astound Media are here to help you avoid making these basic errors. Take a look through the services we offer and choose the one that best fits the needs of your company. We can help you avoid those common WordPress mistakes most people make. Let us help you redefine the status quo & CAPTIVATE your audience.

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Jorge Leger
Jorge Leger
Jorge Leger is the founder and digital strategist behind Astound Media, a New York–based agency helping organizations grow through smart, scalable web design and marketing. With over a decade of experience in WordPress development, SEO, and marketing automation, Jorge partners with mission-driven teams to deliver high-performing websites and campaigns that drive real results. He brings a sharp eye for strategy and a deep understanding of what it takes to stand out online—especially for small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

When he’s not leading projects or optimizing digital funnels, you’ll find him exploring ways to make technology more accessible and impactful for growing teams.