4 WordPress Website Tasks you can Outsource to a Virtual Assistant
Are you a busy entrepreneur or small business owner? Is it hard to keep up with the marketing and administrative tasks needed to propel your business toward success?
Outsourcing is a solution you hear often on the internet. People throw it out there like it’s easy. What I have found is that small business owners typically find it difficult to delegate any part of their business. So when they reach out to inquire about my virtual assistant services, they often say,
“I know I need a virtual assistant but I don’t know what to delegate.”
So I created a series of blog posts, social media memes, and videos to show you exactly what you can delegate in the New Year. Today’s installment is focused on the management of your WordPress website.
Monitoring and managing plugins
When your web designer created your website, he/she probably installed at least a few plugins.
“A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress website.” ~ WP Beginner
These plugins need to be monitored for updates. Failing to install every update can lead to security problems for your website. It is very easy and should only take your virtual assistant 5 to 10 minutes a couple times a month.
Installing new plugins
You may find that you want to add something to your site such as a social media feed or follow buttons. With thousands of plugins available, there will be a plugin for that! There are two ways to add these to your website and this is a task your virtual assistant can handle.
Tweaking templates
Many WordPress templates have a multitude of options. These options can change the entire look of your website or add some additional bells and whistles. When your virtual assistant is familiar with the template you are using and if she knows basic coding, she can customize your website for maximum client conversions. This can save you thousands of dollars because you don’t have to rely on your web designer for minor changes.
Proofreading content
Have you ever been on a website and found a misspelling or glaring grammatical error? Of course, we are all human and with the sheer amount of text on most websites, it’s easy for those sneaky little typos to slip through. But how do you feel when you find these gremlins on a professional’s site that you’re considering working with? Does it put a question mark in your mind about their expertise? The answer is to have another pair of eyes review your site and correct any errors. This should be an ongoing task as part of your website maintenance. A virtual assistant can review your website routinely and take care of any text errors. This will positively affect your professional reputation.
Not every virtual assistant is qualified to perform all these tasks. So make a list of the items you need to outsource and then have this list when you start your search for your ideal virtual assistant. If you don’t know where to start, this article will guide you.