WordPress Website Maintenance – Mornington Peninsula & Melbourne
What is website maintenance?
Website maintenance is the ongoing process of keeping your WordPress website secure, up to date, and performing at its best. It covers three core areas: updating the WordPress core software, keeping your plugins current, and ensuring your theme is running the latest version.
Without regular maintenance, your website becomes vulnerable to security breaches, starts to slow down, and can develop compatibility issues that break features or affect your Google rankings.
Why does my WordPress website need regular maintenance?
WordPress powers more than 40% of all websites on the internet – which also makes it the most targeted platform by hackers. The majority of hacked WordPress sites are running outdated software, outdated plugins, or both.
Regular maintenance protects your business by:
- Patching security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited
- Keeping your site fast – a key factor in Google rankings
- Ensuring compatibility between your WordPress core, plugins, and theme
- Fixing broken links that frustrate visitors and hurt your SEO
- Giving you peace of mind that someone is watching over your site
What does website maintenance include?
Our WordPress care plans cover everything your site needs to stay healthy and secure:
Weekly WordPress core updates – We keep your WordPress software updated to the latest stable version, including urgent security patches as soon as they’re identified.
Weekly plugin updates – Plugins are one of the most common entry points for hackers. We ensure every plugin is current and compatible.
Weekly theme updates – We update your theme to maintain smooth performance and design consistency.
Monthly maintenance report – You receive a detailed report each month showing every update made, plus a Google Analytics summary so you can see how your site is performing.
Australian-based website hosting – Available on our Premium and Platinum plans, our local hosting means faster load times for Australian visitors – which directly benefits your Google rankings.
Keyword ranking monitoring – Our Platinum plan includes tracking of up to 100 keywords so you can see exactly where your site ranks on Google.
Broken link checking – Broken links frustrate visitors and signal poor quality to Google. Our Platinum plan automatically monitors and flags any broken links across your site.
Malware scanning & SSL certificate – Included in our Platinum plan to keep your site and your visitors safe.
Do website maintenance plans help with SEO?
Yes, directly. Google rewards websites that are fast, secure, and well-maintained. A neglected site running old software, loading slowly, or flagged for security issues – will rank lower than a well-maintained competitor. Our maintenance plans address all of the technical factors that feed into your Google performance, including site speed, security, and broken link management.
Frequently asked questions
How do I sign up for a website maintenance plan?
Call us on 1300 566 553 or fill in the contact form and we’ll get you set up.
Can I get a customised maintenance plan?
Absolutely. Every business is different, and we’re happy to put together a plan that fits your specific needs. Give us a call on 1300 566 553 to discuss.
What happens if I don’t update my WordPress website?
An outdated WordPress site is significantly more likely to be hacked. You also miss out on performance improvements and new features, and your Google rankings can suffer as the site slows down or develops errors.
Does the maintenance report show my Google keyword rankings?
Keyword ranking monitoring is included in the Platinum plan, where you can track up to 100 keywords. The Starter and Premium reports include a Google Analytics summary showing overall traffic and performance.
What does the broken link checker do?
It automatically scans your website for links that no longer work – pages that have moved, been deleted, or point to external sites that are down. Broken links create a poor user experience and are a negative signal for Google.
