According to WordPress.org, here are two main benefits to keeping PHP up-to-date (PHP is a scripting language used for dynamic websites):

• Your website will be faster as the latest version of PHP is more efficient. Updating to the latest supported version (currently 7.3) can deliver a huge performance increase; up to 3 or 4x faster for older versions.
• Your website will be more secure. PHP, like WordPress, is maintained by its community. Because PHP is so popular, it is a target for hackers – but the latest version will have the latest security features. Older versions of PHP do not have this, so updating is essential to keep your WordPress site secure.

And then there are a number of secondary benefits:

• A faster WordPress website will be rewarded by search engines, so you’ll rank higher in search!
  A faster website will retain visitors better (they’ll leave if it takes too long to load), making your website more effective.
  A more secure website is better protected against hackers, and the cost and reputational damage associated with a hacked website.

These benefits are good for you, and good for your website’s visitors. These are the reasons you should update PHP today.

When Dynamic Graphics Website Design develops your website – whether it’s a new design or a redesign of your existing site – we usually host it for you as well.  We use WordPress for the majority of the websites we design, and the Divi theme, which allows us to create an original look and feel for your business or organization.  We also maintain all plug ins and keep the PHP current to the latest version, for the best available security for your website, as well as good ranking in the search engines.  Contact us today!