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Website maintenance services that keep your site fast, safe and up to date
Your website needs regular care to stay secure and working. We handle updates, backups, security checks and small changes each month, so problems are caught early and your team can focus on the business.
You may need this if
- Plugins, themes or the platform have not been updated in months
- You don't know if you have a recent backup
- Small text or image changes take weeks to happen
- The site has been slow, broken or hacked before
What's included
What our Website Maintenance service covers
Updates
Platform, theme and plugin updates tested and applied safely.
Backups
Regular backups stored off-site, with a tested way to restore them.
Security checks
Monitoring for malware, failed logins and weak settings, with fixes when something is found.
Uptime and speed
Alerts if the site goes down, and regular speed checks on key pages.
Small changes
Text, image and page updates handled for you each month.
Monthly summary
A short note on what was done and anything that needs your attention.
How it works
Four clear steps.
The exact scope and timeline are agreed in writing before any work starts.
Health check
We review your site, hosting, backups and access first.
Fix the basics
We bring updates, backups and security up to date.
Monthly care
Ongoing updates, checks and the changes you request.
Report
A monthly summary so you always know the state of your site.
Which platforms do you maintain?
WordPress, Shopify, Webflow and custom-built sites. Shopify needs less technical upkeep, so the focus there is apps, content and speed.
What if my site gets hacked?
We restore a clean backup, close the gap that let the attacker in, and harden the site to reduce the chance of it happening again.
Is there a contract?
Maintenance runs month to month. We agree the scope and the number of change requests up front.
What does maintenance cost?
It depends on the platform, the size of the site and how many changes you need each month. We give you a clear monthly price after the health check.
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