Managing WordPress updates effectively involves: Regular Monitoring: Regularly check for updates in your WordPress dashboard for core, themes, and plugins. Testing: Before applying updates, especially major ones, test them on a staging version of your website to ensure they don’t affect its functionality or layout. Scheduled Backups: Always back up your website before applying updates. You can restore your site to its previous state if something goes wrong. Maintenance Mode: Use maintenance mode during updates to prevent visitors from experiencing unexpected issues while the update is in progress. Professional Help: If you need more confidence in managing updates yourself, consider hiring a professional or using a managed WordPress hosting service that includes update management as part of its service.