Onboarding Guide · Yogi's VPS
Getting started on Yogi's VPS: First week checklist
DAY 1 TO DAY 7
New client onboarding
SETUP
Hosting, DNS, SSL, backups
PERFORMANCE
Core Web Vitals ready
Welcome to Yogi's VPS. This first week checklist walks you through the exact steps that turn your new account into a stable, secure, and fast WordPress stack.
You do not need to be a server expert. We handle the heavy lifting. Your job is to review access details, send us what we need, and complete a few simple checks.
If you want a full overview of how everything works together, start with welcome to Yogi’s VPS.
You: Share logins, confirm DNS, review your site.
Us: Configure hosting, security, caching, and backups.
What we do for you automatically
- Spin up your account on our optimized VPS stack.
- Install or migrate your WordPress site.
- Configure caching, PHP, and HTTPS.
- Set up daily backups with off-server storage.
- Enable security hardening and firewall rules.
What we need from you in week one
- Confirm your domain and registrar access.
- Share WordPress admin access if migrating.
- Tell us your theme, plugins, and site type.
- Approve DNS and email changes.
Day 1 · Access and orientation
Day 1: Confirm access and ownership
- Save your welcome email and credentials.
- Log in to your hosting dashboard.
- Confirm your contact email.
- Add support email to your safe sender list.
Use a password manager to store hosting, registrar, and WordPress logins securely.
Day 2 to Day 3 · DNS, SSL, and email
Day 2 to 3: Connect your domain and secure your site
DNS setup
- Choose nameservers or A record method.
- Connect your domain using DNS setup guide.
- Confirm your primary domain format.
SSL and email
- Verify HTTPS is active using SSL setup guide.
- Confirm email works using email setup guide.
DNS propagation can take time. This is normal during migration or launch.
Day 3 to Day 4 · WordPress health
Day 3 to 4: Check WordPress health and performance
Security and updates
- Update WordPress, plugins, and themes.
- Remove unused plugins.
- Review login security with login hardening guide.
Performance baseline
- Run PageSpeed Insights.
- Save baseline scores.
- Confirm caching is active.
If your site is slow, review Core Web Vitals optimization and how hosting affects rankings.
Day 5 to Day 7 · Backups and planning
Day 5 to 7: Confirm backups and plan growth
Backups and monitoring
- Confirm backup schedule using backup guide.
- Test restore process if needed.
- Verify uptime monitoring.
Optimization plan
- Identify key pages.
- Set performance goals.
- Plan improvements.
For ecommerce sites, follow WooCommerce performance checklist.
A stable foundation makes every SEO and conversion effort more effective.
Your first week outcome
- Your domain is connected and secure.
- Your site is backed up and monitored.
- Your WordPress stack is clean and optimized.
- You have a clear plan for performance growth.
If anything is unclear or incomplete, request help immediately. Small setup gaps often turn into bigger issues later.