We’re On Hand To Help When You Need WordPress Site Support And Maintenance
The last thing you want to be dealing with when running a business is a website that doesn’t perform and requires all your attention. This is why we offer WordPress site support and maintenance to those businesses that want to take the worry and stress of managing a website away, and instead putting this into the hands of WordPress experts.
WordPress Site Maintenance Services Included In Your Package
Not only will we work in the background to guarantee your WordPress site is up and running, as it should be, we will also ensure that the site is performing to the best of its ability. Some of the services included within our WordPress site maintenance package include:
- WordPress performance optimisation – Often when a site is not performing and helping you achieve your business goals, there will be an issue with the user experience. If you are noticing issues with your WordPress site’s performance, our team can undertake a performance review of your website, viewing this from the eye’s of your users to determine areas of improvement.
- Technical site support – Our ongoing service means you will be supported with technical site support when needed. For example, if your WordPress site is affected by bugs, our team will be on hand as quickly as possible to ensure your business is not impacted by these issues. Getting you back up and running in no time!
- Security protection and preventative maintenance – In addition to ongoing technical support, we will also carry out preventative maintenance and security updates to guarantee that your site is secure and issues are prevented from occurring in the first place.
- WordPress advice and guidance – We know that, despite having the relevant team to support you, you may also wish to take control of various areas of your site. For this reason we will also provide advice and guidance on how to use WordPress, allowing you to make your own site updates and fixes, if you wish.
Do I Need WordPress Maintenance?
Maintenance of a site is crucial for any business. The foundation of your online presence, your website must appear and operate in an efficient manner in order to maintain a good brand image and impress potential customers. Here’s a good way to put it:
Imagine having a front garden that is poorly pruned, flower beds left to rot and a front door that is falling apart, would you knock on the door?
You should look at your website in the same way. Once the design and development of your WordPress website is complete, the work shouldn’t stop there. Many technical aspects and updates should be well-managed and your website should be maintained to upkeep its look and user experience.
Keep Your WordPress Site Up & Running
Don’t struggle with poor site maintenance, allow our team to take care of your WordPress website while you focus on growing your business. Find out how today.
General Website Maintenance Tasks
The core of our website maintenance packages are relatively simple. We will conduct complete checks of your website making sure that all the small tasks are completed. From keeping everything running smoothly to ensuring that your site continues to perform and users are satisfied with their experience. The following tasks are just some of the important elements of website maintenance:
- Content Review and Update: Regularly review your site for outdated information, broken links, and slow-loading pages. Update content to stay relevant and address any user experience issues.
- Security Updates: Install the latest security updates for your content management system (CMS), plugins, and themes. This helps to protect your site from vulnerabilities and malware.
- Performance Monitoring: Test your website's loading speed using online tools. Identify and fix any issues that slow down your site.
- Backup Management: Regularly back up your website's files and database. This ensures you can restore your site in case of any problems.
Support With Technical Issues & Updates
Something that is bound to come with managing your own website is technical issues and platform updates. Whether it’s a bug that needs to be fixed, a glitch in your website’s performance or updates you need to install but don’t quite understand, our team can be on hand to help, no matter what the issue.
With a WordPress maintenance package we can assure you that access to our technical support and expertise is guaranteed. No matter how big or small the problem may be, our team of experts can help fix the problem in no time!
Plus, we will also support you in installing new updates and navigating how these may change the day-to-day running of your website.
Keeping Your WordPress Site Secure
Website security is far more important than ever before, and with an unprecedented rise in cyber crime, there’s no better time than now to make this your priority. As part of our WordPress maintenance packages, we can ensure your website is kept secure. Maintaining the relevant security functions and features in order to prevent harmful cyber attacks and security breaches which could be detrimental to your website’s performance but also your business.
Our team can conduct various security scanning and reporting, as well as implement security patches throughout to ensure that your WordPress website is secure against cyber threats. From internet hackers to scammers and gaps in your cyber security, maintaining your website will ensure no one or nothing can break through your defences.
WordPress Maintenance FAQs
Do I need ongoing maintenance for my WordPress website?
Yes, regular maintenance is essential for keeping your website running smoothly and securely.
How often should I update my WordPress site?
It’s recommended to update your site at least once a month to ensure it’s secure and functioning properly.
Can I perform maintenance tasks myself?
While some basic maintenance tasks can be done by website owners, it’s best to leave more technical tasks to professionals for optimal results.
How can regular maintenance improve my site speed?
Regular updates and optimisations can help reduce page sizes and clean up code, resulting in faster loading times.
How do I know if my website needs maintenance?
If you notice slow load times, broken links or images, or security issues, it’s likely time for some maintenance and optimisation.
Will WordPress maintenance support my site’s SEO?
Yes, in fact, a fully functioning and well-maintained website contributes to your SEO. Making sure that your website is performing well and visitors are able to engage. Websites that appear to have technical issues will not only lose out on important keyword rankings but will lose traffic and will not convert.
How much does a maintenance package cost?
While some providers will charge you an outrageous fee to simply oversee the management of your WordPress site, our team will tailor an amount based on several factors. From maintenance hours to the size of your site, we will take into consideration what we think you need from us and provide you with a quote.
If you would like to discuss a quote for a WordPress maintenance package, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. We will discuss your needs and ensure that your budget is taken into consideration. Having worked with a range of businesses from small local businesses to nationwide organisations, we have catered our website maintenance services to a wide range of businesses and budgets.
What is a website maintenance schedule?
Simply put, a website maintenance schedule is a check list of tasks that should be carried out across a website at various stages throughout a specific time frame.
Some maintenance tasks will be required to be completed weekly or monthly. While others, usually larger, more technical tasks, may only need to be repeated every quarter or year. Your schedule entirely depends on the performance of your site, the size and complexity of its design. A larger site which features lots of complex interactive features may require more frequent maintenance than smaller, catalogue-style websites.
Why work with Digital Next on website maintenance?
Many website maintenance tasks, particularly the more complex, technical aspects of WordPress can be incredibly time consuming. And, as we said in the beginning, we want to support you with our expertise and knowledge, so that you can focus on what matters most – running your business.
Ongoing Website Support From A Team Of WordPress Wizards
Our team at Digital Next is experienced in providing WordPress support to a wide range of clients in various industries. So, no matter how your site operates and what your goals are, we can provide you with the necessary site services and support to ensure your WordPress website is not only performing well but is protected against vulnerabilities and is always up to date.
If you would like to access the services of our digital experts, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team. We will be more than happy to discuss your WordPress site, any issues you currently have, your goals for the future and more, to develop a package that suits your business needs.
Keep Your WordPress Site Up & Running
Don’t struggle with poor site maintenance, allow our team to take care of your WordPress website while you focus on growing your business. Find out how today.