WordPress Maintenance & Support to Keep Your Site Safe and Fast
Updates, off-site backups, security scans and monitoring handled for you, so your website stays secure, quick and online.
- Updates
- Daily backups
- Security scans
- Uptime monitoring
- Support
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What is WordPress maintenance?
WordPress maintenance is the regular care that keeps a site safe and working: core, theme and plugin updates, off-site backups, malware scans, uptime monitoring and small fixes. It prevents most hacks and breakages before they cost you traffic or sales.
A complete WordPress care plan
Most hacks and breakages come from neglected sites. We take care of the routine work that prevents them.
Core, theme & plugin updates
Updates tested on a staging copy first, so nothing breaks on your live site.
Off-site backups
Regular backups stored away from your server, with tested restores.
Security monitoring
Malware scans, firewall rules and login protection against common attacks.
Uptime monitoring
Alerts within minutes if your site goes down, and fast action to fix it.
Performance checks
Regular speed reviews to catch problems before visitors notice.
Small changes & fixes
Content edits, bug fixes and tweaks included in your plan.
Monthly reports
A plain-English summary of what we did and how your site is doing.
Priority support
Direct access to developers who already know your site.
See exactly what we do for your site
You are not left guessing. Every update, backup and scan is logged and summarised.
- Clear logs of every update
- Backups you can restore from
- Security scan results
- Monthly health reports
- Plugins and themes updatedDone
- Off-site backup storedDone
- Malware scan: cleanDone
Problems found before your customers find them
We watch uptime, security and performance around the clock, so issues are fixed quickly and quietly.
- Fast uptime alerts
- Security warnings
- Performance tracking
- Clear escalation if something needs your approval
- DetectedThe uptime check notices the problem
- Alert sentWe are told within minutes
- Fixed or restoredClean backup, fix applied, nothing lost
- You get the summaryPlain-English note of what happened
Your monthly care calendar
Some checks run all the time, others once a month. Tap a block to see what happens. This is an illustration of a typical routine, not a fixed schedule.
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How our WordPress care plans work
Health check
We review your site, hosting, plugins and backups.
Set up
We configure backups, security and monitoring.
Maintain
We update, scan and monitor every month.
Report
You get a simple report and priority support.
Maintenance guide: why WordPress sites need regular care
Why does WordPress need maintenance?
WordPress, its themes and plugins are updated regularly to add features and fix security problems. When updates are skipped, known weaknesses stay open and sites become easy targets. Regular maintenance closes those gaps and keeps everything compatible.
What should a WordPress maintenance plan include?
At a minimum: updates tested on staging, off-site backups, security scanning, uptime monitoring and a way to get help quickly. The best plans also include performance checks, small fixes and clear monthly reports.
How often should you update WordPress?
Security updates should be applied as soon as they are tested, and routine updates at least monthly. We test updates before applying them so nothing on your live site breaks.
What happens if a site is hacked?
Without backups and monitoring, recovery can be slow and expensive. With a care plan, you have clean backups, a clear process and a team that already knows your site.
WordPress maintenance FAQs
What does a WordPress maintenance plan cost?
Cost depends on the size and complexity of your site. After a short health check we recommend a plan and give a clear price.
Will updates break my site?
We test updates on a staging copy first and keep backups, so problems are caught before your live site is affected.
Do you maintain sites you did not build?
Yes. We start with a health check and fix any issues before taking over.
How quickly do you respond?
We monitor uptime continuously and respond to urgent issues as quickly as possible, with priority support for plan customers.
Can you clean a hacked WordPress site?
Yes. We remove malware, restore clean files and harden the site against future attacks.
Can I cancel anytime?
We keep plans flexible and agree terms clearly upfront.
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