5 Things Every Chiropractor Should Update on Their WordPress Site (But Probably Hasn’t)
Your website doesn’t need to be fancy—it just needs to work. But over time, small things get missed: a copyright that still says 2020, a slow-loading homepage, or a “coming soon” testimonial page that never got filled in.
If you’re a chiropractor running a WordPress site, here are five quiet updates that can make a real difference in how patients find—and trust—you online.
1. 🗓️ Your Footer Year
It’s a small thing, but visitors notice. If your site says ©2020 (or earlier), it sends the subtle message that no one’s been maintaining it. You can fix this in seconds or set it to update automatically with a WordPress shortcode.
Why it matters: It builds trust. Patients want to know you’re active and attentive—even in the little things.
2. 🔐 Your Site’s SSL (the Padlock)
If your site says “Not Secure” in the browser bar, that’s an easy fix. Most modern hosts offer free SSL certificates, but many older WordPress installs haven’t been updated to use them correctly.
Why it matters: Patients might leave your site before reading a word—especially if they’re asked to fill out a form.
3. 🐌 Slow-Loading Images
WordPress sites often get bogged down with oversized photos—especially staff pictures, header banners, or office images. Compressing images (and using WebP format) can make a big difference in loading speed.
Why it matters: Google rewards fast-loading sites. And on mobile, slow sites lead to high bounce rates.
4. 📃 Outdated Content or “Coming Soon” Pages
Pages like “Office Tour” or “Testimonials” are great—unless they’re blank or marked “coming soon.” Most visitors won’t come back later to see if you’ve updated.
Why it matters: A bare page can create doubt. A short paragraph with one or two quotes is better than nothing.
5. 🔄 Missing Updates (Plugins, Themes, WordPress Core)
Neglected WordPress updates are the #1 cause of security breaches. If your site hasn’t had a plugin or core update in over six months, it’s vulnerable to issues that could be easily prevented.
Why it matters: You probably won’t notice a problem… until the site goes down or gets hacked.
The Good News? You Don’t Need to Fix All This Yourself.
If you’re too busy running your practice to manage plugins, backups, speed, and SEO, I offer a quiet care service just for chiropractors with WordPress sites.
One flat monthly fee. No pressure. Just quiet, reliable help when you need it.
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I’ll run a free 1-page audit—no strings. Reach out here.