You may well have heard all the buzz online about the attacks on WordPress security. Unfortunately this is no joke, and it needs to be taken very seriously, or all you've built could be hijacked or worse, lost to you.
In addition to text and the graphics you're creating, you'll need a backup and protection alternative for your new website. fix wordpress malware virus is very significant, and if you don't protect and back up your site you could lose important data and information that might be tough to restore. You don't want to have to start over from scratch once you've done all that work, so make sure you're secure.
The one I recommend, and the more powerful approach, is to use one of the password generation and storage this post plugins available for your browser. People like RoboForm, but I believe after a trial period, you have to pay for it. I use the free version of Lastpass, and I recommend it for those who use Internet Explorer or Firefox. That will generate passwords for you.
Move your wp-config.php file one directory up from the WordPress root. WordPress will search for it if it can't be found in the main directory. Additionally, nobody will be able to read the file unless they've SSH or FTP access to your server.
Along with adding a secret key to your wp-config.php file, also consider altering your user password to something that is strong and unique. A good idea is to avoid phrases, use upper and lowercase letters, and include amounts, although wordPress will tell you the strength of your password. It's also a good idea to change your password regularly - say once.
Free software: If you've installed free scripts search Google for'wordpress security'. You will get tips on how best to make your WP blog protected.