Infrastructure
Reign + Jetpack. Infrastructure integration.
Jetpack is the official WordPress.com plugin. Backups, security, performance, analytics, social sharing.
Why pair with Reign
Reign + Jetpack for off-site backups + activity log + brute-force protection. Free tier covers basics; paid tiers add real-time backup + scanning.
Setup
4 steps to ship.
Install Jetpack (free).
Connect to a WordPress.com account.
Enable Stats, Brute Force Protection, Downtime Monitoring (all free).
Pay for Backup ($120/yr) if you want managed off-site backup.
FAQ
Jetpack integration questions.
Jetpack vs UpdraftPlus for backups?
Jetpack Backup is real-time + managed. UpdraftPlus is scheduled + DIY. For mission-critical communities, Jetpack Backup is worth the cost.
Want it pre-wired?
Pick a bundled kit.
The Reign theme is $99/year or $249 lifetime and it is the only required purchase. Kits bundle it with the add-ons that style a third-party stack.