• Domain Name registar information (to switch or point the Domain name (if needed)
• Hosting: Account Center Login Information (URL/Username/Password) for the Host (Database access)
• FTP information (IP Address/Domain Name/ Username/ Password)
• Google Analytics Account Information for SEO (gmail account/password)

2. Design using a standard 12/16/24 column grid system

• http://960.gs/

3. Use Standard Web Fonts for Navigation and Content/Headers

• The use of Images will take more time and make maintaining more difficult (especially for headers, drop down & fly out menu systems)
• http://dustinbrewer.com/fonts-on-the-web-and-a-list-of-web-safe-fonts/
• The use of graphics/flash with text also limits your SEO

4. Organize the PSD Layers

• Create “folders” for home page and sub pages
• Create “folders” that contain “Always On” elements (for example: “Navigation, Header, Footer”)
• Provide Backgrounds that can be easily tiled for longer pages or a large static image that will not scroll
• Provide any special fonts for headers/graphic treatments

5. Provide any Logos with Fonts Outlined & Vector Art in Illustrator format

6. Provide Preferred Colors in Hex #

7. Provide META Tag information

• List of Keywords, Short Description
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meta_element

8. Provide All Finalized Content

• Copy, Photos, Graphics, etc

9. Find a system to manage content and changes

10. Provide a Site Map and list specific requirements for each page

These are the 6 easiest things to do and you should be able to knock out in about an hour or so:

1. Delete the install.php file in the wp-admin folder
2. Delete the admin user account. Create a new account for an administrator. Log out. Log in with the new user account and delete the admin account.
3. Move the wp-config.php file up one folder on your server. This is really good to do if your site is in the root of the server.
4. Download and use these plugins: WP-DB-Backup, Login Lockdown, WordPress File Monitor, WordPress Security Scan, Stealth Login, WP Spam Free, Secure WordPress Plugin
5. Deactivate tooltip and error message at login of WordPress with Secure WordPress
6. Make sure file permissions on .htaccess and wp-config.php files are 644

Some other things you can do to help secure your self-hosted WordPress site:

• Use Security Keys in wp-config.php
• Keep WordPress Updated
• Use Strong Passwords (10 characters)
• Change Permissions on Folders (755) and Files
  http://codex.wordpress.org/Changing_File_Permissions
• Remove WP Version from header (or just update WordPress)
• Use a different prefix other than wp_ when installing WordPress
• Force SSL Login & Admin via wp-config.php or use the Secure WordPress Plugin
  You will need a SSL Certificate to do this one which you can get from your host.
  http://codex.wordpress.org/Administration_Over_SSL
• Protect WordPress Against Malicious URL Requests:
  http://perishablepress.com/press/2009/12/22/protect-wordpress-against-malicious-url-requests/

Additional Resources and Links:

• http://www.slideshare.net/wpbeginner/protecting-wordpress-from-the-inside-out

• http://www.wpbeginner.com

Now, I’m not saying this is 100% guaranteed and you will not be hacked but it doesn’t hurt to try and prevent it.