Here is a list of tasks that need to be done every day:

1) Any repetitive tasks that you do every day

This one is my first priority of the day. You won't have the same type of repetitive task, but I offer it as an example. I have a Facebook group in the same niche as my website. They both deal with cats. My group is called "A Clowder of Cat Ladies." I try to create traffic between the group and my website.

Every morning I post two things to the group:

• A question for the clowder
• Daily Cat-Nip (This is a quote about cats)

My group members are very active, and I believe the question and quote each day encourage that activity.

2) Daily backups

You can use Kyle's "down and dirty" method, which involves going to tools, then to export. Make sure to choose "all content." In the choice of options shown when you download, choose "show in folder."

Easy to do -- a 30-second job. Then you have the file if anything happens to your site, and you can import it back to where it belongs.

Marion Black tells us "don't rely on WA to do the backups for you. No one cares as much about your website as you do." She says that daily backups are a must.

If you would prefer to use a plugin, Marion recommends Updraft Plus.

Speaking of plugins -- If you have a plugin you only use occasionally, always deactivate until ready to use. If left active even though not being used, the plugin can cause problems.

3) Check for updates

Now that you are in the habit of doing daily backups, do them before doing any updates, either to WordPress or for plugins. Then make sure that all the updates for the day are completed. With your backup in place, you receive great protection from any problems the updates might cause.

4) Check for comments

Check for comments, and if you have some, be sure to make a reply. Keep your audience of visitors involved if you can.

5) Answer WA emails

These can result in problems, as often you receive so many. They can slow things down and get in the way of working on your website.

To alleviate this problem a bit, go to the bell at the top of your WA page where all the emails live on your site. Look at your choices of which emails you want to receive, and perhaps opt not to receive some of them.

Then limit the number of emails you answer in a day. If you do, say, 10 a day, you will make progress toward their completion.

Select a time to answer emails. One good choice is to do them at the end of the day, when your vital website chores are done. Allot some time and when you reach the limit, stop and continue the next day.

Please -- If you think of tasks that should be done every day that I have forgotten, add them in comments. For those of you just reading the tutorial, be sure to check the comments to see if more relevant suggestions are made.