Standard Of Process for Additional Feature existing site
Here’s a list of points outlining the standard list Additional Feature:
Environment ( Git , WP Engine )
- Production Env.
- Staging Environment
- Local Setup up via Git etc
- Additional features needs to work on Local Setup
- After review and testing move on staging
Compatibility Check (If the Project is older than one year)
- current WordPress version
- different related plugins
- Themes.
- Code Review
Caching
- Disable caching plugin or mechanism temporarily & thoroughly test across devices, browsers, and scenarios to identify and fix issues.
Development of additional Feature
- Follow Development SOP
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- Version Controlling to be define
Performance Optimization:(If applicable : Sales Opportunity)
- Optimize images and other media files for the web.
- Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML files.
- Implement caching mechanisms using plugins or server-level configurations.
- Scalability:
- Design features to handle future traffic and content growth efficiently.
Security Measures:(If applicable : Sales Opportunity)
- Implement security best practices, including securing login credentials, using SSL/TLS, and limiting access to sensitive files.
- Install security plugins or implement security features manually.
- Reputable security plugins, like Wordfence, Sucuri, Solid Central, and more, will help prevent online threats.
Site Health Check
- Check the health status of your site via WordPress tools and address any issues.
Backup and Recovery
- Set up regular backups of the WordPress site, including files and database.
- Establish a disaster recovery plan in case of website failure or data loss.
Maintenance Tasks
- Check for broken links and missing images.
- Database optimization and cleanup.
- Review and removal of unused plugins and themes.
Monitoring and Logging
- Setup of monitoring tools for uptime, performance, and security.
- Logging of errors, warnings, and critical events.
- Notification setup for critical events
User Training and Support
- Providing training materials for content editors and administrators.
- Establishing a support system for users encountering issues.
- Frequently Asked Questions or knowledge base for common user queries