Website Maintenance
I’ll take care of your website so you can take care of your business.
WHAT IS WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
In a nutshell, website maintenance refers to the practice of keeping your site in proper working condition. It’s an integral part of keeping your site healthy and secure.
Website maintenance includes a wide range of processes such as checking for and installing updates, monitoring uptime and security and optimizing content for search engines. More specific tasks involved depend on the type of site you have. For example, e-commerce sites generally have more complex needs than personal blogs.
WHY DO I NEED WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
For some, choosing to forego regular maintenance and handle issues as they come might seem like the most cost-effective choice. After all, how much work could your website possibly need if you spent thousands of dollars to have it built in the first place?
However, if you want to keep your website performing optimally and reduce long-term costs, you need website maintenance. It’s like buying a car. It may work great at first, but eventually, it’s going to need some tuning up if you want it to last.
Some of the most common updates include:
Updates (core, themes, plugins, etc.)
Tech support
Analytics and reporting
Backups
SEO
Web design and development
Premium plugins, themes, and tools
Security and uptime monitoring
Website Maintenance Services.
Basic
Software Core Updates
Plugin/Extensions Updates
Theme/Template Updates
Malware Scanning
SSL Installation
GDPR Setup
$350 Annual
Core Plan
Software Core Updates
Plugin/Extensions Updates
Backups
Theme/Template Updates
Malware Scanning
Database Optimization
Uptime Monitoring
Scan and fix any broken links
Google Analytics setup/reports
Site Speed Optimization
SSL Installation
GDPR Setup
Priority Support (8 hour*)
Maintenance Report
1 add-on hour for anything
$2250. Annual
Care Plan
Software Core Updates
Plugin/Extensions Updates
Site Back up
Theme/Template Updates
Malware Scanning
Database Optimization
Uptime Monitoring
Scan and fix any broken links
Google Analytics setup/reports
Site Speed Optimization
SSL Installation
GDPR Setup
Priority Support (8 hour*)
Maintenance Report
5 add-on hours for anything
$2250. Annual
Benefits of website care plans:
peace of mind that all software is up to date, secure against any unwelcome attacks, and that your website is actually online and operational for your customers and users
quick restore if anything goes wrong
assistance with managing the content on your site
continual improvement of search engine visibility and results
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
A LA CARTE
eCommerce support
ADD-ON: $129.00 per month
I’ll keep all your eCommerce related
plug-ins/platforms up to date plus give you 1 add-on hour per month for any store-related task.
Additional hours for any updates, plugins, or development: $125.00 per hour.
One time Web Site SEO Checkup with detailed report: $350.00
If DIY is more your style, I’ll give your site an in-depth audit ‘health check’ and make detailed recommendations on ways you can optimize it for security, speed, SEO, and customer experience. $650
*Response time refers to business hours. No weekend support. If you need weekend support please inquire about our Emergency Support. The average resolution time is 1-3 days, depending on the complexity of the issue.
WEBSITES PLATFORMS & COSTS
SQUARESPACE
Plans for this website builder range from $12 per month (Personal) to $40 per month (Advanced Commerce). This includes a domain, SSL certificate, and basic metric tracking and reporting.
WORDPRESS
A powerful and free open-source CMS. There are a ton of hosting solutions to choose from, most of which come with free SSL certificates and domain registration for the first year. For example, Kinsta’s Managed WordPress plans start at $30 per month and include a ton of maintenance and security features. Similarly, Liquid Web’s Managed WooCommerce Hosting starts at $19 per month and is optimized for e-commerce sites.
There is a good chance your site will need additional functionality that can only be provided by installing WordPress plugins and widgets. Plugin prices range from free to $50 per month.
SHOPIFY
There is a good chance your store will need additional functionality that can only be provided by installing one of Shopify's Apps. App prices range from free to $20 per month. I will always recommend the least expensive option for getting the functionality that your store requires. Paid apps are billed directly to your Shopify account. You can see examples of the Shopify apps here - apps.shopify.com