Once a website is live, it’s easy to forget about it, until something breaks. Website maintenance is about preventing those problems instead of paying to fix them.
What happens to unmaintained websites
- Plugins and themes go out of date and become security risks
- Forms stop sending emails without anyone noticing
- Pages slow down as images and data pile up
- Small bugs appear after browser or server updates
What maintenance usually covers
- Regular updates for WordPress, themes and plugins
- Automatic off-site backups
- Security monitoring and malware scans
- Speed and uptime checks
- Minor content changes each month
- A report showing what was done
Cost vs risk
Think about what it would cost your business if your website was down for a week, or if it was hacked and showed spam to your customers. For most businesses, a monthly plan costs far less than one emergency fix plus lost leads.
Do you need a plan?
You might manage on your own if you’re comfortable doing updates, testing and backups regularly. If you’d rather focus on your business, a plan saves time and stress.
My maintenance plans
Plans start from $80/month and include updates, backups, security monitoring and a monthly report. See the details on my website maintenance page.
Nabil Sabdullah
Web designer & developer helping businesses turn their websites into client-generating machines. 7+ years, working remotely from the Philippines.
