Case study
Wat Pa Tam Wua: 57,470 search clicks
24 September 2025 to 23 September 2026. A multilingual monastery website with ongoing pro bono design, content and maintenance.
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A WordPress-specific operating routine: test core, theme, plugin, Elementor, WooCommerce, and PHP changes; verify backups; monitor security; and keep a rollback path ready.
Core & Plugin Updates
WordPress, themes, and plugins updated and tested weekly. No more "update and pray."
Security & Backups
Daily backups, security scans, malware monitoring. If something breaks, we fix it fast.
Speed & Performance
Caching, image optimization, database cleanup. Your WordPress site stays fast.
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Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.
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Starting from $49/month.
Built around WordPress failure modes
This service owns compatibility checks, staged or controlled updates, offsite restore points, plugin conflicts, malware response, database care, and hosting/PHP coordination. Need content support and general operational care across Astro or several platforms instead? Compare our cross-platform website care plans.
One-off WordPress compatibility and upgrade help
Need help with a PHP change? We assess your WordPress core, theme, plugins, custom code and hosting first, then agree the work and quote. The scope can include compatibility checks, a staging test, backups, business-critical checks and a rollback plan.
A suitable limited task may fit the existing $555 Website Fix Sprint. Complex legacy repairs, abandoned plugin replacement, custom-code rewrites and rescue work need separate assessment. They are not automatically included in monthly care plans starting at $49.
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Why WordPress Needs Regular Maintenance
WordPress has a large ecosystem of core releases, themes, and plugins. Those moving parts make compatibility and security maintenance important. Updates can fix bugs, patch known vulnerabilities, or introduce new features.
Delaying updates can increase exposure to known vulnerabilities. Outdated or known-vulnerable plugins are a common route into compromised WordPress sites. Unmaintained databases can slow down over time, while PHP version mismatches can cause errors or broken functionality.
Deferred maintenance can lead to a compromised website, lost customer data, search-engine security warnings, downtime, and a larger emergency recovery bill.
Across 90+ websites built over 8+ years, we have seen what happens when maintenance is ignored. Our WordPress plans turn those recurring failure modes into a defined operating routine.
WordPress Maintenance Services
WordPress Core Updates
Major and minor WordPress updates applied with post-update checks. If a compatibility issue appears, we investigate and use the available rollback point.
Plugin & Theme Updates
In-scope plugin and theme updates receive post-update conflict checks. If a problem appears, we roll back and investigate.
Security Monitoring
Regular security scans, firewall monitoring, brute force protection, and vulnerability patching. Critical security patches applied within 24 hours.
Daily Backups
Automated daily backups of your entire WordPress site stored offsite. Full database and file backups retained for 30 days.
Speed Optimization
Caching, image compression, database optimization, and asset cleanup. We keep your WordPress site loading fast for visitors and search engines.
Uptime & Performance Monitoring
Automated uptime checks run continuously and alert us to an outage. Investigation and restoration follow the response terms of your plan.
Common WordPress Problems We Prevent
Many WordPress emergencies follow familiar patterns. Here is how our maintenance reduces those recurring risks.
- ✓ Plugin conflicts. One plugin update breaks another. We test updates in sequence and catch conflicts before they affect your live site.
- ✓ Security breaches. Outdated or known-vulnerable plugins are a common route into compromised WordPress sites. Regular updates and scanning reduce that exposure.
- ✓ Slow loading speed. Bloated databases, unoptimized images, and poor caching slow WordPress down over time. We keep it clean and fast.
- ✓ PHP incompatibility. Running an outdated PHP version causes errors and security risks. We assess compatibility and coordinate agreed upgrades with staging checks and a rollback plan. One-off upgrade work is scoped separately.
Packages at a glance
Compare prices, billing and core scope, then check the full package details before choosing.
| Package | Price | Billing | Core scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential WordPress Care | $49 | Monthly | Core updates, security scans, daily backups, and uptime monitoring |
| Growth WordPress Care | $99 | Monthly | Essential plus performance optimization, monthly reports, and priority support |
| Pro WordPress Care | $199 | Monthly | Full-service maintenance with content updates and 3 blog posts per month |
WordPress Maintenance Pricing
Every plan is month-to-month. No contracts, no cancellation fees. WordPress-specific care from people who build WordPress sites every day.
Essential WordPress Care
Core WordPress maintenance to keep your site secure, updated, and backed up.
$49
/month
- ✓ WordPress core updates Keeps WordPress secure, stable, and compatible with modern hosting and plugins.
- ✓ Theme & plugin updates (weekly) Reduces security risks and keeps important website features working reliably.
- ✓ Weekly security scans Finds common threats early, before they disrupt your site or visitors.
- ✓ Daily automated backups (30-day retention)
- ✓ Uptime monitoring (24/7) Alerts us when your website goes offline, so problems can be investigated quickly.
- ✓ SSL certificate monitoring Prevents browser security warnings that can make visitors leave or lose trust.
- ✓ Broken link checks (monthly)
- ✓ Basic speed optimization Helps pages load quickly so visitors stay engaged and search engines can crawl efficiently.
- ✓ Email support (24h response)
GET ESSENTIAL
For small business WordPress sites.
Popular
Growth WordPress Care
Essential plus performance optimization, reporting, and priority support.
$99
/month
Everything in Essential, plus:
- ✓ Advanced speed & caching optimization Makes WordPress pages load faster by reusing content instead of rebuilding it each visit.
- ✓ Database cleanup & optimization Removes clutter that can slow down database-driven websites over time.
- ✓ Image compression & WebP conversion Shrinks image files without obvious quality loss, making pages load faster.
- ✓ PHP compatibility monitoring Prevents unsupported PHP versions from causing security, speed, or compatibility problems.
- ✓ Monthly security hardening review Reduces avoidable security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.
- ✓ Google Analytics & Search Console check Shows whether traffic, search visibility, and website health need attention.
- ✓ Monthly maintenance report
- ✓ Priority email support (same-day response)
- ✓ 30 min/month of small fixes & adjustments
GET GROWTH
Designed for active business websites.
Pro WordPress Care
Full-service WordPress maintenance with content updates and fresh blog content.
$199
/month
Everything in Growth, plus:
- ✓ Content updates (new images, texts, sections)
- ✓ 3 SEO blog posts per month Builds useful topical content that can grow rankings and your website's authority.
- ✓ Basic on-page SEO adjustments Keeps important pages clear, relevant, and easier for search engines to understand.
- ✓ Schema markup updates Helps search engines and AI systems understand your business and page content.
- ✓ Broken link fixes & redirect management Protects visitors and rankings when pages move, change, or break.
- ✓ Plugin conflict resolution (priority) Restores features when plugins interfere with each other after an update.
- ✓ 1 hour/month of development time
- ✓ Priority support (4h response)
- ✓ Quarterly WordPress strategy review
GET PRO
Complete WordPress care + content.
Relevant proof
Results and feedback you can verify
Verified Trustpilot review
“Absolutely amazed at the service provided, not only have they designed my original business website 7yrs ago and have provided me with maintenance over the years but recently got an upgraded website over haul and new design. Couldn’t speak any more highly. Thank you so much!”
Wellington House Repiling Ltd · Long-term web design and maintenance client
Verify on Trustpilot →WordPress Maintenance: FAQ
How much does WordPress maintenance cost?
Our WordPress maintenance plans start at $49 per month for essential care and go up to $199 per month for full-service maintenance with content updates and blog posts. Most small business WordPress sites fit the Essential or Growth plan. The right choice depends on your site complexity, traffic, and how much ongoing support you need.
What WordPress updates do you handle?
We handle in-scope WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates. We review release notes and run post-update checks for conflicts. If an update causes a problem, we roll it back and investigate before reapplying.
How often do you update WordPress plugins?
We apply WordPress core and plugin updates at least once per week on Essential plans and more frequently on Growth and Pro plans. Critical security patches are applied within 24 hours of release. We monitor update release notes to catch breaking changes before they affect your site.
Do you back up my WordPress website?
Yes. Every WordPress maintenance plan includes daily automated backups stored offsite. If anything goes wrong, whether from a failed update, a hack, or accidental content deletion, we can restore your site quickly. Backups are retained for 30 days.
What if my WordPress site gets hacked?
Our maintenance plans include security monitoring designed to surface common warning signs early. If your WordPress site is compromised, we investigate, clean the malware, patch the identified vulnerability, restore from a clean backup if needed, and apply appropriate hardening. Growth and Pro plan clients get priority response.
Do you fix WordPress plugin conflicts?
Yes. Plugin conflicts are a recurring WordPress issue we handle. When an update causes a problem, we identify the conflict, roll back to a stable version, and work toward a compatible solution for the agreed functionality. This is included in all maintenance plans.
Can you maintain my WooCommerce store?
Yes. WooCommerce stores need extra attention because of payment gateways, product catalogs, and order processing. We handle WooCommerce core updates, extension updates, payment gateway testing, and checkout functionality checks. If you have a complex WooCommerce store, let us know and we will recommend the right plan.
Do you maintain Elementor websites?
Yes. Elementor sites need their own maintenance rhythm because Elementor Pro, widgets, and theme compatibility can break after updates. We test Elementor updates in context with your theme and plugins before applying them to your live site.
What PHP version should my WordPress site run?
Your site should use a currently supported PHP release that is compatible with its WordPress core, theme, plugins, and hosting. We check that compatibility and coordinate staged upgrades where appropriate. Read our maintained guide on the recommended PHP version for WordPress for the current version context.
Can you help with a one-off PHP compatibility check or upgrade?
Yes. We assess your WordPress core, theme, plugins, custom code and hosting, then agree the scope and quote. An agreed, limited task may fit the existing $555 Website Fix Sprint. Complex legacy repairs, abandoned plugin replacement, custom-code rewrites and rescue work are assessed separately and are not automatically included in monthly care plans starting at $49.
Do you offer WordPress speed optimization?
Yes. Growth and Pro plans include ongoing performance optimization: caching configuration, image compression, database cleanup, CSS/JS optimization, and CDN setup. A fast WordPress site ranks better, converts more visitors, and costs less to host.
Can I cancel my WordPress maintenance plan anytime?
Yes. All plans are month-to-month with no long-term contracts or cancellation fees. If you want to pause or cancel, just let us know before the next billing cycle.
Do you maintain WordPress sites built by other developers?
Yes. We maintain WordPress websites regardless of who originally built them. We start with a health check to understand the current state of your site, then set up proper maintenance going forward. If we find pre-existing issues, we will tell you honestly what needs fixing.
WordPress Maintenance Insights
Keeping WordPress healthy goes beyond clicking "Update." These articles cover the PHP compatibility, performance, and technical decisions that matter for WordPress maintenance.
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