Business Readiness Checklist for WordPress Sites
SaaSalyst scans WordPress-built applications across 52 business readiness signals. Our data shows that apps built with developer frameworks frequently ship without privacy policies, EU AI Act compliance, or proper security headers that block growth.
Scan your WordPress site freeWhy This Matters
WordPress powers 40% of the web, but business readiness depends entirely on your theme, plugins, and hosting. Cookie consent plugins vary wildly in GDPR compliance, and security headers depend on your hosting configuration. 94.8% of websites fail basic WCAG checks — WordPress sites included.
94.8%
Of websites fail basic WCAG checks
WebAIM Million 2025
€5.88B
Cumulative GDPR fines since 2018
CMS GDPR Enforcement Tracker
20+
US states with comprehensive privacy laws
IAPP US State Privacy Legislation Tracker
What WordPress Does Well
WordPress powers over 40% of the web, with a massive ecosystem of themes and plugins. Business readiness depends entirely on your theme choice, plugin configuration, and hosting setup — the platform itself makes no compliance guarantees. SaaSalyst scans WordPress sites across 52 business readiness signals regardless of your theme or plugin stack.
What WordPress Doesn't Check
- Privacy policy often auto-generated with placeholder text — may not reflect actual practices
- Cookie consent depends on plugins — GDPR compliance varies wildly by plugin quality
- Security headers depend on hosting and plugin configuration — many sites miss them
- EU AI Act disclosure absent — especially if using AI-powered plugins
- Structured data coverage varies by SEO plugin — Yoast and RankMath cover basics but miss custom types
Checks We Run
How to Fix It
The fastest way to identify your specific gaps is to scan your WordPress app with SaaSalyst. The free scan takes 30 seconds and shows you exactly which of the 52 business readiness signals need attention — no signup required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my WordPress privacy policy GDPR compliant?
WordPress includes a privacy policy page generator, but it uses placeholder text that may not match your actual data practices. GDPR requires accurate, specific descriptions of data collection and processing. Cumulative GDPR fines have reached €5.88B. Customize your policy to reflect what you actually collect and process.
Which WordPress cookie consent plugin is GDPR compliant?
GDPR compliance depends on the plugin's implementation, not just its name. Key requirements: consent must be freely given, granular (per purpose), and revocable. SaaSalyst checks for the presence and basic functionality of cookie consent mechanisms on your deployed site.
How do I add security headers to WordPress?
Security headers can be added via your hosting platform's configuration, an .htaccess file (Apache), nginx config, or a security plugin. At minimum: HSTS, CSP, X-Content-Type-Options, X-Frame-Options, Referrer-Policy, and Permissions-Policy. SaaSalyst checks all 6.
Does WordPress handle structured data automatically?
WordPress core doesn't add structured data. SEO plugins like Yoast and RankMath add basic types (Article, WebPage, Breadcrumbs) but miss custom types. For FAQ, HowTo, or SoftwareApplication schema, you need to add JSON-LD manually or use a dedicated schema plugin.
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References & Official Sources
Official regulatory and standards sources relevant to the checks SaaSalyst runs on your site.
- GDPR Full Text (EUR-Lex)— European Union
- CCPA Official Page— California Attorney General
- Google Search Central Documentation— Google
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