Running a website is already a full-time job.
Now imagine also having to monitor it daily for:
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Malware infections
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Suspicious files
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SEO blacklists
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Hacking attempts
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Software vulnerabilities
If you’re still doing all this manually, you’re spending too much time—and still not fully protected.
Let’s compare SiteLock’s automated security vs doing it all yourself, and see why more website owners at PLiKhost are switching to smart protection.
⏱️ 1. Time: Automation Wins Every Time
Manual:
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Log in to your control panel daily
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Manually scan for strange files
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Check error logs and core updates
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Monitor Google Search Console for blacklisting
⏳ Estimated time: 30–60 minutes per day
SiteLock:
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✅ Runs daily malware scans automatically
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✅ Sends alerts instantly if anything’s wrong
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✅ Cleans infected files without you lifting a finger
⏱️ Your time saved: 20+ hours/month
🔍 2. Accuracy: Bots Catch What You Might Miss
Even skilled developers can overlook:
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Hidden iframe injections
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Base64-encoded malware in themes
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SEO spam links buried in blog content
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Backdoors with disguised file names (like
admin.php2)
SiteLock’s scanner is trained to detect these patterns instantly and accurately.
🤖 Robots don’t get tired or miss red flags.
⚠️ 3. Downtime Risk: Manual = Reactive
Manual:
You usually discover malware after:
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A visitor complains
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Your host suspends your account
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Google shows your site as “dangerous”
By then, your traffic and reputation are already affected.
SiteLock:
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Detects threats early
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Cleans malware before visitors see it
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Protects your uptime with a Web Application Firewall (WAF)
🚫 Downtime is bad for SEO, customers, and your brand image.
🔐 4. Security Coverage
| Feature | Manual Security | SiteLock |
|---|---|---|
| Daily malware scans | ❌ Only if you remember | ✅ Yes, automated |
| Auto malware removal | ❌ Manual cleanup required | ✅ SMART technology |
| SEO/blacklist monitoring | ❌ Must check Google/Bing | ✅ Alerts sent automatically |
| Web Application Firewall (WAF) | ❌ Not included | ✅ Included in most plans |
| Instant notifications | ❌ Usually delayed | ✅ Real-time alerts |
🧘 5. Peace of Mind
Manual protection is like constantly looking over your shoulder.
SiteLock gives you the confidence to focus on your content or business—knowing your site is protected 24/7.
With PLiKhost, setup is simple:
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1-click SiteLock activation
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Works with any site: WordPress, static HTML, CMS, etc.
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Lightweight, doesn’t affect performance
✅ Final Thoughts
You could spend your time scanning files and chasing malware…
Or you could let SiteLock handle it automatically while you grow your website.
Save hours. Avoid stress. Stay online.
Get SiteLock with PLiKhost and let your website protect itself.
