Both WordPress and its ecosystem of themes and plugins are seemingly always in a state of change. While WordPress core updates are usually limited to a few times a year (save for a quick bug fix/security release), plugins in particular are constantly being tweaked. Regardless of what’s being updated, there is always the possibility of something breaking. Plugins may not have kept up with core updates and end up hindering the functionality of a site (or worse).
With that in mind, let’s explore some best practices for juggling multiple WordPress websites.
1. Keep Backups
Whether you manage one WordPress site or 100, make sure to use backups. There are tons of free plugins that can back up the site’s database and/or file system.
Depending on how often the site’s content changes, you’ll want to run backups accordingly. If something goes wrong due to an update or security issue, you’ll be glad that you have a stable copy of your sites backed up.
2. Craft a Plan
Ideally, you’d use an all-in-one dashboard that allows you to update multiple sites from a single screen. The ubiquitous Jetpack plugin includes this feature, as do third-party services like
Source: https://managewp.org/articles/14344/best-practices-for-managing-multiple-wordpress-sites
source https://williechiu40.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/best-practices-for-managing-multiple-wordpress-sites/
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