WordPress is an incredible platform that continues to innovate and grow, but with that comes almost constant updates. WP core, plugins and themes can require frequent updates and there are a variety of ways to track and manage these updates. We will look at strategy, tools and work flow to manage multiple WordPress sites and keep everything up to date. Note this is not relating to WordPress multi-site installations, but multiple independent installations. The talk will look at: – Why you should update WordPress – How regular maintenance is essential for a stable, healthy website – How a management system/software can help – Review of the 7 most popular WordPress management dashboards – Factors to consider in your choice of management system