How I use WP-CLI to cut WordPress maintenance time from 6 hours to 20 minutes
The article discusses how WP-CLI can significantly reduce WordPress maintenance time. By using command-line commands instead of manual updates, users can streamline the process from six hours to just twenty minutes. The author provides detailed instructions on using WP-CLI for various maintenance tasks, including backups and updates.
- ▪WP-CLI allows users to perform WordPress maintenance tasks via the command line.
- ▪The author describes a method to back up and update multiple client sites efficiently using a script.
- ▪Security checks and database maintenance can also be performed with simple WP-CLI commands.
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