What Are WP Bakery and Visual Composer?
WP Bakery Page Builder and Visual Composer Website Builder are powerful tools used to create and manage WordPress websites. Despite their similar names, they serve different purposes:
- WP Bakery Page Builder: A drag-and-drop plugin used to design pages and content. Often bundled with premium themes, it’s popular for creating custom layouts without code.
- Visual Composer Website Builder: A newer, standalone tool offering full website editing (including headers and footers). It’s independent of your WordPress theme and is not the same as WP Bakery.
If you see references to js_composer, that’s just the technical name for WP Bakery’s files and does not represent a separate product.
Why Keeping Your Theme and Plugins Updated Is Crucial
Many premium themes include WP Bakery as part of their package. However, when WP Bakery is bundled with a theme, updates for the plugin are managed by the theme developer. This means:
- Theme Updates Are Essential: Without updating your theme, you might miss important WP Bakery updates that fix bugs, improve compatibility, or patch security vulnerabilities.
- Site Compatibility Risks: Outdated versions of WP Bakery can cause issues with newer WordPress versions, leading to broken layouts or functionality.
- Security Risks: Both themes and plugins can have vulnerabilities. Regular updates help protect your site from potential threats.
How 37SOLUTIONS Can Help
We offer the following services to ensure your website stays updated, secure, and functional:
1. Managed WordPress Hosting
- We keep your WordPress site, plugins, and core files updated.
- We handle updates for WP Bakery and your theme (if provided).
- We monitor your site’s health and security to prevent downtime.
2. WP Bakery Standalone Plugin Updates
- If you purchased WP Bakery as a standalone plugin, we can update it directly without needing theme updates.
- After updating, we’ll perform a smoke test to ensure everything works as expected.
3. Theme Updates
- If WP Bakery came bundled with your theme, we require access to the theme’s paid files to download the latest version.
- We can work with you to obtain the necessary files or recommend steps to stay current.
4. Purchasing and Installing WP Bakery
- If your theme no longer supports WP Bakery updates, we can purchase and install the plugin for you.
- This ensures your site remains compatible with the latest WordPress version.
Benefits of Our Services
- Peace of Mind: Your site will remain secure, functional, and compatible with future updates.
- Proactive Maintenance: We identify and resolve potential issues before they impact your site.
- Expert Support: With 20+ years of experience, we provide reliable and efficient service.
Next Steps
To keep your site running smoothly, contact us today to:
- Confirm whether WP Bakery was bundled with your theme or installed as a standalone plugin.
- Provide us with access to your theme files or purchase WP Bakery as needed.
- Enroll in our Managed WordPress Hosting plan for ongoing updates and security monitoring.
Let us handle the technical details so you can focus on your business. Your website’s performance and security are our top priorities!
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