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Maintenance & Support

Sleep Soundly Knowing Your Website Is Monitored 24/7

Proactive maintenance, security monitoring, automatic backups, and 4-hour emergency response. Your website just works—without the headaches.

Running a business is hard enough without worrying if your website is secure, updated, backed up, or about to break. Most business owners ignore maintenance until disaster strikes—then face $5,000-$15,000 emergency fixes, lost revenue from downtime, and stress trying to recover hacked sites without backups.

Our Website Maintenance & Support plans eliminate these nightmares. We proactively monitor your site 24/7, apply security updates within 48 hours, maintain daily backups, optimize performance, fix bugs immediately, and handle content updates—all for predictable monthly fees starting at $150/month. Think of it as website insurance: small monthly investment prevents massive emergencies.

Our clients sleep soundly knowing their website is professionally managed. When issues arise (and they always do), we catch and fix them before customers notice. No more panic emails at midnight. No more Googling "how to fix hacked WordPress site." No more lost revenue from downtime. Just peace of mind.

24/7
Site Monitoring
4hr
Emergency Response
Daily
Automatic Backups
95+
Sites Under Care

The Hidden Cost of Website Neglect

Most businesses ignore maintenance—then pay 10-50X more in emergency fixes, lost revenue, and recovery costs.

CRITICAL
Security Breach
WordPress site hacked, malware injected, Google blacklists site
$7,000-$30,000+
Emergency Cost
43% of websites get hacked
WordPress sites average 1-4 attacks per day (University of Maryland)
Prevention Cost
$150-$400/month
One prevented hack pays for 1-2 years of maintenance
CATASTROPHIC
Lost Backups
Website breaks, hosting provider has no backups, entire site lost
$10,000-$75,000+
Emergency Cost
60% of small businesses shut down within 6 months after losing data
National Cyber Security Alliance
Prevention Cost
$150-$400/month
One prevented data loss pays for 2-15 years of maintenance
HIGH
Outdated Software
WordPress core, theme, or plugins outdated for 6+ months, vulnerability exploited
$2,300-$7,000
Emergency Cost
95% of WordPress vulnerabilities are in outdated plugins
WPScan vulnerability data
Prevention Cost
$150-$400/month
One prevented vulnerability pays for 6 months-1.5 years of maintenance
HIGH
Downtime
Website crashes, business owner doesn't notice for 6-24 hours
$800-$13,000
Emergency Cost
Sites without monitoring average 14 hours of undetected downtime per year
Typically discovered by customers
Prevention Cost
$150-$400/month
Preventing one day of downtime pays for 2-6 months of maintenance
MEDIUM
Performance Degradation
Site slows down over time (database bloat, unoptimized images, plugin conflicts)
$7,500-$58,000/year
Emergency Cost
Sites without maintenance slow down 50-200% within 12 months
Database bloat, unoptimized images, cache issues
Prevention Cost
$150-$400/month
Maintenance pays for itself through maintained conversion rates
Cost Comparison: Emergency vs Prevention
The math is clear: proactive maintenance costs 10-50X less than emergency fixes
Disaster TypeEmergency CostPrevention (1 year)ROI
Security Breach$7K-$30K$1.8K-$4.8K4-15X
Lost Backups$10K-$75K$1.8K-$4.8K5-40X
Vulnerability Exploit$2.3K-$7K$1.8K-$4.8K1-4X
24hr Downtime$1K-$10K$1.8K-$4.8K0.5-5X
Performance Loss$7.5K-$58K/yr$1.8K-$4.8K2-30X

The Math:

Average disaster cost:
$10,000
Maintenance cost (annual):
$3,000
Net savings per year:
$7,000-$17,000
Maintenance isn't an expense—it's insurance with positive ROI.

Comprehensive Website Care: What's Included

Everything your website needs to stay secure, fast, and fully functional. You do nothing—we handle it all.

Security & Monitoring

Prevent disasters before they happen

24/7 Uptime Monitoring

Checks every 5 minutes if site is online

Instant alerts if downtime detected. Average detection time: 5 minutes (vs hours if you're checking manually). Immediate investigation and resolution.

Security Monitoring & Hardening

Daily malware scans, firewall, brute force protection

File integrity monitoring, security headers, failed login blocking. Detects unauthorized changes immediately.

Daily Automatic Backups

Full site backup daily with 30-day retention

Offsite storage (survives server failures). One-click restore if disaster strikes. Monthly backup testing to verify backups actually work.

SSL Certificate Monitoring

Automatic SSL renewal and monitoring

Prevents expired certificate errors. Automatic renewal 30 days before expiration. HTTPS enforcement.

Updates & Maintenance

Stay current and secure

Core Software Updates

WordPress/CMS updates within 48 hours

Security patches applied immediately (same-day for critical vulnerabilities). Major version updates tested on staging first.

Plugin & Theme Updates

All plugins updated weekly

Theme updates applied and tested. Compatibility testing before updates (prevent breaking changes). Rollback if updates cause issues.

Database Optimization

Monthly database cleanup and repair

Remove spam, transients, revisions. Query optimization. Table repair if corruption detected. 10-30% faster database queries.

Performance & Optimization

Stay fast and responsive

Performance Monitoring

Monthly Lighthouse score checks

Core Web Vitals monitoring. Page load time tracking. Performance alerts if degradation detected.

Image Optimization

Automatic image optimization

New images automatically optimized. Lazy loading implementation. WebP format conversion (where supported).

Caching Management

Cache configuration and optimization

Cache clearing when needed (after updates). CDN management (if applicable). Edge caching optimization.

Content & Support

Get help when needed

Minor Content Updates

Text changes, image swaps, link updates

Tier-dependent hours per month. New page creation (simple pages). Quick turnaround on changes.

Bug Fixes

Broken links, display issues, form errors

Cross-browser compatibility fixes. Mobile responsiveness issues. JavaScript errors resolved.

Priority Support

Dedicated support portal

Response time guarantees (4hr emergency, 24hr urgent). Direct access to account manager. No waiting in generic support queues.

Reporting & Transparency

Stay informed about your site

Monthly Maintenance Reports

Detailed reports of all work performed

Updates applied (core, plugins, themes). Security scan results. Uptime percentage (99.9%+ target). Backup confirmations. Performance metrics. Issues found and resolved. Hours used.

Quarterly Strategy Reviews

Performance trends and recommendations

Security recommendations. Enhancement opportunities. Technology updates available. Strategic planning.

Emergency Support

When disaster strikes

4-Hour Emergency Response

Site down? We respond within 4 hours

Typically 30-60 minutes response time. 24/7 emergency contact line. Immediate triage and restoration. Post-incident report.

Disaster Recovery

Hacked site cleanup and restoration

Lost data recovery from backups. DDoS attack mitigation. Emergency troubleshooting. Complete site restoration.

What's NOT Included (Transparency)
We believe in clear boundaries. Here's what requires separate services or projects:
Major Design Changes
Redesigns, new layouts—requires separate project
Custom Development
New features, integrations—available as add-on
Content Creation
Writing blog posts, creating images—not in scope
SEO Services
Keyword research, link building—see our SEO services
Marketing
Email campaigns, ads, social media—different service
Everything else? We've got you covered.
25+ services included in every maintenance plan. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Convinced maintenance matters? Choose the plan that fits your needs and budget.

See Plans & Pricing

Choose Your Maintenance Plan

Monthly website maintenance plans designed for businesses of all sizes. All plans include first month free.

Essential
Core maintenance for small business websites
$150/month
24/7 uptime monitoring
Daily automatic backups (30-day retention)
Security monitoring & hardening
Core software updates (WordPress, plugins, themes)
Monthly malware scans
Database optimization
SSL monitoring
Emergency response (4-hour)
Monthly maintenance report
1 hour/month content updates
Bug fixes included
Email support
Most Popular
Professional
Comprehensive care for growing businesses
$300/month
Everything in Essential, plus:
Weekly malware scans (vs monthly)
Performance monitoring & optimization
Core Web Vitals tracking
Image optimization
Caching optimization
Quarterly Lighthouse audits
3 hours/month content updates
Priority support (faster response)
Phone support
Quarterly strategy reviews
Backup testing monthly
Enterprise
White-glove service for mission-critical sites
$600/month
Everything in Professional, plus:
Daily malware scans (vs weekly)
Dedicated account manager
2-hour emergency response (vs 4-hour)
8 hours/month content updates
Monthly performance optimization
Advanced security hardening
CDN management
Load balancing monitoring
Custom development hours (4hr/month)
Monthly strategy calls
After-hours support
Which Plan Is Right for You?
Choose based on your site size, traffic, and business needs

Choose Essential if:

  • Small business website (under 50 pages)
  • Low traffic (under 10K/month visitors)
  • Basic WordPress site
  • Budget-conscious

Choose Professional if:RECOMMENDED

  • Growing business website (50-500 pages)
  • Moderate-high traffic (10K-100K/month)
  • E-commerce or lead generation site
  • Need regular content updates
  • Performance matters for conversions

Choose Enterprise if:

  • Large website (500+ pages) or multiple sites
  • High traffic (100K+/month visitors)
  • Mission-critical (downtime = revenue loss)
  • E-commerce with high transaction volume
  • Need dedicated support
Save 15% with Annual Plans
Pay annually and get 2 months free. Lock in your rate and never worry about price increases.
Essential
$1,530/year
Save $270
Professional
$3,060/year
Save $540
Enterprise
$6,120/year
Save $1,080
All plans include first month free (no credit card required). Cancel anytime with 30-day notice. Annual plans available with 15% savings.

Why Proactive Maintenance Matters

Prevention is cheaper, faster, and less stressful than emergency fixes.

Prevention vs. Emergency Costs
Maintenance costs 1/10th of emergency disaster recovery.
  • Security breach cleanup: $7K-$30K vs $300/month prevention
  • Lost data recovery: $10K-$75K vs daily backups included
  • Emergency fixes: $150-$250/hour vs included in retainer
  • Downtime revenue loss: $1K-$10K/day vs 99.9% uptime guarantee
  • One disaster pays for 2-10 years of maintenance
  • Predictable monthly costs (no surprise bills)
  • ROI: 400-2000% typical savings
Business Continuity
Your website stays online and functional 24/7.
  • 99.9% uptime (monitored and guaranteed)
  • Average downtime detection: 5 minutes (vs hours/days if unmonitored)
  • Immediate response to emergencies
  • Daily backups = fast recovery if disaster strikes
  • No lost revenue from preventable outages
  • Customers never see broken site
  • Professional image maintained
Security & Peace of Mind
Sleep soundly knowing your site is protected 24/7.
  • 24/7 malware monitoring (catch attacks early)
  • Automatic security patches (vulnerabilities closed immediately)
  • Firewall protection (block malicious traffic)
  • Daily backups (recover from any disaster)
  • Zero hacks in 95+ sites under our care
  • No stress about "is my site safe?"
  • Professional security expertise (vs DIY guessing)
Performance Optimization
Maintain fast load times that drive conversions.
  • Monthly performance monitoring
  • Proactive optimization before speed degrades
  • Database cleanup prevents bloat
  • Image optimization saves bandwidth
  • Caching optimization maintains speed
  • Fast sites = better SEO rankings
  • 7% conversion loss per 1-second delay prevented
Time Savings
Focus on business, not website headaches.
  • You do nothing—we handle everything
  • No more "I need to update WordPress" on to-do list
  • No emergency midnight calls to developers
  • No Googling "how to fix hacked site"
  • No learning curve for technical maintenance
  • Reclaim 5-10 hours/month (opportunity cost savings)
  • Focus on revenue-generating activities
Expertise Access
Professional developers at your fingertips.
  • Senior developers (vs $20/hr offshore freelancers)
  • WordPress/CMS experts (vs generalists)
  • Security specialists on staff
  • Performance optimization expertise
  • Priority support (no waiting)
  • Dedicated account manager (Professional+ tiers)
  • Proactive recommendations (we notice issues before you do)

Response Time Guarantees: We're Here When You Need Us

Service Level Agreements (SLAs) ensure fast response to every request.

🚨 EMERGENCY (4-Hour Response)
Site completely down, critical security breach, or significant functionality broken

Examples:

  • Website showing error/white screen
  • Hacked site with malware warning
  • E-commerce checkout not working
  • Database connection errors
  • Site blacklisted by Google

Response Times:

Essential tier:
4-hour response
Professional tier:
2-hour response
Enterprise tier:
1-hour response
Typical Resolution: 1-4 hours
95% of emergencies resolved same day. 24/7 emergency phone line + email.
⚠️ URGENT (24-Hour Response)
Important issue affecting users but not complete outage

Examples:

  • Form submissions not working
  • Broken page layout
  • Plugin conflict causing errors
  • Slow site performance
  • 404 errors on important pages
All tiers:
24-hour response
Business hours guarantee
Typical Resolution: 4-24 hours
Support portal + email
📋 STANDARD (3 Business Days)
Minor issues, content updates, or general requests

Examples:

  • Text/image updates
  • New page creation
  • Link changes
  • Styling tweaks
  • General questions
All tiers:
3 business day response
Typical Resolution: 1-7 days
(depending on complexity)
Support portal access
Communication Guarantees
Clear, timely updates throughout the resolution process
Initial Response
Acknowledge request within SLA timeframe
Status Updates
Every 4 hours for emergencies, daily for urgent/standard
Escalation Path
If response missed, auto-escalates to senior team
Completion Notification
You're notified when issue resolved
Post-Resolution
Summary of what was done and how to prevent recurrence
Our Track Record
Average emergency response: 47 minutes | SLA adherence: 99.2%

Case Study: How $300/Month Maintenance Prevented a $12,000 Disaster

Real client story showing the value of proactive monitoring and professional maintenance.

Client
Local E-commerce Business
Home Goods
Maintenance Plan
Professional
$300/month
Time on Plan
14 months
When incident occurred
850
Products
3,200
Total Pages
$45K
Monthly Revenue
Platform
WordPress + WooCommerce
The Discovery (Month 8)
Tuesday, 2:17 AM - Automated systems detected suspicious activity

During routine security monitoring at 2:17 AM on a Tuesday, our automated systems detected:

Suspicious file changes in WordPress core directory
Unauthorized admin user account created
Malicious code injection in theme files
Backdoor installed for persistent access

This was a sophisticated malware infection in early stages—caught BEFORE causing visible damage.

Without Monitoring
What would have happened if left undetected for 1-2 weeks
Week 1-2: Silent Data Theft
  • • Credit card data harvested
  • • Customer information stolen
  • • SEO spam links injected
Week 3: Google Detection
  • • Site blacklisted for malware
  • • "Deceptive site ahead" warning
  • • Organic traffic drops to zero
Week 4: Business Impact
  • • Zero sales due to blacklist
  • • Customer trust destroyed
  • • Card processor investigation
Total Potential Damage:
$57K-$115K
  • • Emergency cleanup: $3K-$5K
  • • Lost revenue: $45K-$90K
  • • Site rebuild: $8K-$15K
  • • Customer notification: $1K
With Professional Maintenance
What actually happened with 24/7 monitoring
2:17 AM
Malware detected by automated security scan
2:23 AM
Automated alert sent to on-call developer
2:45 AM
Developer begins investigation
3:30 AM
Site in maintenance mode (30-min notice)
4:15 AM
Malware removed, files restored from backup
4:45 AM
Security hardening applied
5:00 AM
Site back online, fully functional
5:15 AM
Security audit completed
9:00 AM
Client notified with incident report
Total Downtime
2h 15m
Middle of night
Client Cost
$0
Included in plan
Customer data compromised: Zero
Revenue lost: $0
Google blacklist: Never happened
The Savings
Maintenance Cost (14 months)
$4,200
Disaster Prevented
$57K-$115K
Net Savings
$53K-$111K
ROI
1,257%-2,638%

But the real value wasn't just money—it was peace of mind.

"

I got an email at 9 AM saying 'we detected and cleaned malware overnight—you're all set.' I had no idea anything happened. If Uptrade Media hadn't been monitoring 24/7, I would've woken up to a blacklisted site, zero sales, and probably lost my business. The $300/month maintenance is the best insurance policy I've ever bought.

JT
Jennifer T.
Owner, Home Goods E-commerce

Add-On Services: Expand Your Care Package

Need more than core maintenance? Add these services to any plan.

Content Management
Additional content hours beyond your plan
Additional Content Hours
$100/hour
Text changes, image swaps, new pages, blog posts, product uploads
Monthly Blog Writing
  • 4 blog posts/month:$800/mo
  • 8 blog posts/month:$1,400/mo
Includes SEO optimization, images, publishing
SEO & Marketing
Boost visibility and rankings
SEO Monitoring & Optimization
$200/month
  • Keyword ranking tracking
  • Google Search Console monitoring
  • Monthly SEO reports
  • On-page optimization
Local SEO Management
$300/month
Google Business Profile, local citations, review monitoring
Performance & Accessibility
Speed and compliance optimization
Monthly Performance Optimization
$150/month
Professional+ plans
  • Monthly Lighthouse audits
  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Caching improvements
Accessibility Monitoring
$100/month
Monthly WCAG scans, issue remediation, quarterly audits
Advanced Security
Enhanced protection for critical sites
Advanced Security Suite
$200/month
  • Daily malware scans (vs weekly)
  • Advanced firewall rules
  • DDoS protection
  • Quarterly security audit
  • Annual penetration testing
Custom Development
Add new features and functionality
Monthly development hours for new features, integrations, custom functionality
5 hours/month$600
10 hours/month$1,100
20 hours/month$2,000
Use for: Custom plugins, API integrations, feature development, advanced functionality
Multi-Site Management
Manage multiple websites efficiently
Additional Sites
  • Second site:50% off
  • Third+ sites:40% off each
Example: Essential plan ($150) + 2nd site ($75) = $225/month total
Benefits:
Consolidated billing, unified reporting, single point of contact

Website Maintenance FAQs

Common questions about our maintenance plans, contracts, and services.

Q
Is there a contract or can I cancel anytime?

Month-to-month plans—no long-term contract required. Cancel with 30-day notice. We prefer earning your business every month vs locking you in. Annual plans (15% discount) have 12-month commitment but can be canceled after first year. First month free (trial month) has no commitment—cancel before 30 days with zero charges.

Q
What happens if I need more hours than my plan includes?

Overage hours billed at $100/hour. We'll notify you if approaching your monthly limit and get approval before additional work. Most clients stay within plan limits—Essential (1hr) for simple sites, Professional (3hr) for active sites, Enterprise (8hr) for complex sites.

Q
What if I want to cancel—will my site break?

No—your site continues functioning normally. We provide 30-day transition period where we'll help migrate to new provider or train your team for self-management. All backups and documentation transferred to you. Professional transition (we don't hold your site hostage).

Q
Do you work on all platforms (WordPress, Shopify, custom sites)?

Primarily WordPress (our specialty, 80% of clients). Also maintain Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, and custom PHP/Node.js sites. Pricing may vary for non-WordPress platforms—contact us for custom quote. We're honest about what we can support vs referring you to specialists.

Q
What's NOT included in maintenance plans?

Major design changes (redesigns, new layouts), custom development beyond included hours, content creation (writing, photography), SEO services (keyword research, link building), marketing (email campaigns, ads), hosting fees (you pay hosting directly). Maintenance = keeping existing site running optimally, not building new features.

Q
How do I submit maintenance requests?

Dedicated support portal (login provided), email to your account manager, or 24/7 emergency phone line (for emergencies only). Portal tracks all requests with status updates. You'll receive confirmation within SLA timeframe.

Q
Do you provide hosting or is that separate?

Hosting is separate—you pay hosting provider directly (we recommend Kinsta, WP Engine, or Cloudways for WordPress). We manage everything ON your hosting but don't markup hosting fees. If you need hosting recommendations or migration to better host, we'll help.

Q
Can you take over maintenance of a site you didn't build?

Absolutely—70% of our maintenance clients are sites we didn't build. We start with onboarding audit: review code quality, identify issues, create baseline report. If site is poorly built (massive technical debt), we'll be honest about whether maintenance alone is sufficient vs recommending rebuild.

Sleep Soundly - Let Us Handle the Technical Stuff

Start with first month free. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.

Website maintenance shouldn't be a source of stress. Let professionals handle security, updates, backups, monitoring, and emergencies so you can focus on growing your business, not Googling "how to fix hacked WordPress site" at midnight. Try any plan free for 30 days. If we don't deliver peace of mind, cancel with zero charges.

First Month Free
No Credit Card Required
Month-to-Month (No Contract)
95+ Sites Under Care
24/7 Monitoring
4-Hour Emergency Response

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