What Every NZ Business Owner Should Know to Run a Secure, Fast, and Effective Website
If you run a business in New Zealand and use WordPress for your website, you’ve probably felt one of these at some point:
“I’m afraid I’ll break something if I touch it.”
“I don’t know what’s safe to update or when.”
“My developer set it up, but I’ve been too nervous to change anything.”
You’re not alone.
At Red Jet, we believe business owners should feel confident managing their WordPress site – without needing to be tech experts. That’s why we offer one-on-one WordPress training for NZ businesses.
Here are the core topics we teach our clients, so they can manage their websites safely, efficiently, and with peace of mind.
📝 1. How to Edit Pages & Blog Posts (The Right Way)
We show you how to:
- Use the Block Editor (Gutenberg) to edit text, add images, and embed videos
- Create new pages and blog posts
- Format content using headers, bullets, columns, and layout blocks
- Keep content mobile-friendly and readable
💡 We also teach you how to clone pages safely so you don’t mess up your homepage or landing pages by accident.
🧩 2. How to Update Plugins Safely
Many site issues start with “just clicking update” without knowing what the plugin does or if it’s compatible.
We teach:
- How to check for safe update timing
- How to back up before updating
- Which plugins can break your layout or store
- What to do if something goes wrong (and how to roll back)
🚦 We use tools like WP Rollback and backup staging environments to show you hands-on recovery skills – not just theory.
💻 3. How to Check Site Health & Monitor Performance
You don’t need to be a developer to spot problems early.
We show you how to:
- Use the Site Health tool in WordPress
- Monitor performance using Google PageSpeed Insights
- Understand what slows your site down
- Spot warning signs like outdated PHP versions or conflicting plugins
🧪 We also set up basic uptime monitoring for clients who want alerts if their site goes offline.
🗄️ 4. How to Use and Restore Backups
Most business owners don’t realise they need a backup – until it’s too late.
We teach you how to:
- Create manual backups on demand
- Restore your site from a backup (files or full database)
- Use cloud backup storage like Dropbox or Google Drive
- Understand what your hosting provider includes (and what it doesn’t)
🔁 With Red Jet hosting, daily backups are included and we’ll show you how to use them without needing to contact support.
🔍 5. SEO Basics Every Business Owner Should Know
You don’t need to be an SEO expert to improve your visibility.
In our WordPress SEO training, you’ll learn:
- How to write SEO-friendly page titles and meta descriptions
- How to structure your content with headings (H1-H3)
- Why internal linking matters (and how to do it)
- How to set up Google Search Console and submit your sitemap
- How to install and use Yoast SEO or SEOPress
📈 We make SEO practical – not overwhelming. And we tailor our training to your industry and keywords.
👥 Who Is WordPress Training For?
Our sessions are ideal for:
- Business owners managing their own websites
- In-house marketing teams who want more control
- Admin staff who handle blog updates or promotions
- Anyone preparing to take over a site from an agency or freelancer
Whether you’re switching from another platform or just want to gain confidence, our training helps you take control.
✅ What’s Included in Red Jet’s WordPress Training?
Our custom training can be done remotely or in person (depending on location), and includes:
- A pre-session site health check
- Hands-on walkthrough of key tasks
- Custom video recordings (so you can review later)
- Free training materials and checklists
- NZ-based support for follow-up questions
You don’t just learn how to use WordPress, you learn how to run your business online with confidence.
👉 Ready to Learn WordPress Without Breaking Your Site?
We can teach you (or your team) everything you need to know – in plain English, no jargon.
