The website has been delivered, the champagne has been popped and you are proudly online. But then something happens that many entrepreneurs forget: nothing. The website runs, it looks good, so why bother?
The answer is simple: a website is like a car. The moment you buy it, it is in perfect condition. But without maintenance, performance deteriorates, components become vulnerable and eventually you get stuck.
Security: the silent time bomb
Every day thousands of websites are hacked worldwide. Not by hackers specifically targeting your business, but by automated bots scanning websites en masse for known vulnerabilities.
Performance: the silent decline
A fresh website is fast. But without maintenance, slowness gradually creeps in through growing databases, outdated plugins and unoptimised images.
Compatibility: the domino effect
WordPress, plugins and themes are continuously developed. If you update one component but not another, conflicts can arise.
Backups: your safety net
Without a recent backup, a hack or server failure means you lose everything. A good maintenance plan includes daily automatic backups with off-site storage.
Content: a website that lives
A website showing the same texts for two years sends a signal: nothing is happening here. Regular content updates show that your business is active and relevant.
What does website maintenance cost?
Professional maintenance typically costs between 50 and 150 euros per month. Compare that with the cost of cleaning up a hacked website (from 500 euros) or rebuilding a website from scratch.
Curious what we can do for your website in terms of maintenance? Get in touch and we'll discuss the possibilities.
