What should I do every month?
- Update core, plugins and themes (test on staging)
- Confirm backups ran and test a restore
- Check uptime, speed and Core Web Vitals
- Scan for malware and broken links
- Review Search Console errors
What should I do every year?
- Renew domain, SSL and licences
- Review hosting size and costs
- Refresh key pages and update dates and prices
- Remove unused plugins, users and pages
- Audit accessibility and privacy notices
Should I do maintenance in-house or outsource it?
If no one on your team owns it, outsource it. Missed updates are the most common cause of hacked business websites.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does website maintenance cost per month?
It varies with site size and platform. Ask what is included: updates, backups, monitoring, fixes and content changes.
Does a website built with Next.js need maintenance?
Less than WordPress, but dependencies, hosting and content still need regular care.
How often should I back up my website?
At least daily for active sites, stored off-site, with restores tested regularly.
What is the most common cause of website hacks?
Outdated plugins, themes or software, followed by weak or reused passwords.
What do website maintenance services include?
Updates, backups with tested restores, malware scanning, uptime and speed monitoring, security hardening and small fixes each month.
How do I know if my site has been hacked?
Warnings in Google, spam redirects (often only on mobile), unknown admin users or odd files. Our guide lists the signs and first steps.
Do you clean malware from WordPress sites?
Yes. We remove the infection, find and close the entry point, then harden the site.
How quickly do you respond to problems?
Urgent issues such as a site being down or hacked are handled the same working day.
Do you test updates before applying them?
Yes, on a staging copy first, so updates do not break your live site.
Can you speed up my website?
Yes. Maintenance includes speed checks, and we fix common issues such as heavy images, too many plugins and missing caching.