Performing a Site Health Check for WordPress

WordPress includes a built‑in Site Health tool that helps administrators monitor the overall status of their site. On ruachost.com, you can use this tool to identify issues, optimize performance, and improve security.

Why Use Site Health?

• Detects critical issues affecting site performance or security.
• Provides recommendations for improvements.
• Displays detailed information about server, plugins, and themes.
• Helps troubleshoot problems quickly.

Steps to Perform a Site Health Check

1. Log in to WordPress with an administrator account.

2. In the dashboard, go to Tools → Site Health.

3. The Site Health page has two sections:

   • Status → Lists critical issues and recommended improvements.
   • Info → Provides detailed technical information about your WordPress installation (directories, files, themes, plugins, server, database).

4. Review the Status tab:

   • Fix critical issues (e.g., outdated PHP version, inactive plugins).
   • Apply recommended improvements (e.g., enabling HTTPS, removing unused themes).

5. Review the Info tab:

   • Click Copy site info to clipboard to save details for troubleshooting.
   • Share this information with support if needed.

✅ Your WordPress site is now checked for health and performance issues.

Important Notes

• The Site Health tool does not fix issues automatically, it provides guidance.
• Always back up your site before making major changes.
• Some recommendations may depend on your hosting environment at ruachost.com.
• Use the Site Health Info when contacting support for faster resolution.