Specialties

While self-hosted WordPress offers flexibility, it presents unique security challenges. Outdated software, weak passwords, and untrusted plugins create vulnerabilities that hackers exploit. Malicious code can be injected through vulnerabilities like XSS and SQL injections, while brute-force attacks target weak credentials. Denial-of-service attacks can cripple your website, and phishing attempts aim to steal sensitive information. All of these issues pose a threat to your business and your brand’s reputation.

History

Established in 2005.

From beginnings in a spare bedroom, SiteCare (formerly Southern Web Group) quickly outgrew its cozy confines. This entrepreneurial spirit led us to dedicated office space, fostering team collaboration and growth. However, by 2018, a yearning for flexibility and global talent led us to embrace a fully remote work model. SiteCare’s growth has been, in part, fueled by the acquisition of other companies. Over the last decade, SiteCare has acquired five firms: WP Site Care (2018), Web Considerations (2019), Firing Squad (2020), Maintainn (2022), and Smarter Searches (2023). Today, SiteCare is laser-focused on unlocking the true potential of every WordPress site. Our secret weapon? A proprietary scoring system that pinpoints the root causes of common issues, acting as your website’s health check. With this intel, we offer targeted services, guaranteeing optimal performance for thousands of WordPress sites worldwide.

Meet the Business Owner: Drew B.

Drew manages the team, leads business development activities and sets the overall vision of SiteCare. A graduate of Emory University, he spent three years working at CNN.com before founding SiteCare in 2004. Drew is an Eagle Scout, an active member of the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and a recipient of the International Association of Business Communicators' Silver Flame Award for an article he wrote about boosting website traffic. He is also the author of "The Buyer's Guide to Websites," which was written to empower business owners who are in the process of working with a digital agency to build a website. In his spare time, he enjoys learning Spanish and investing in real estate.