Website Updates
WordPress updates, done properly
We keep WordPress, your theme and your plugins up to date, check every update first, and make sure your site still works afterwards.
Why website updates matter
One of the most overlooked security measures for small business websites is updates. They’re constant, they take time, and they can be a scary proposition when one bad update can take your site down.
But leaving your website out of date is more dangerous. Most updates are bug fixes and security patches, so every week you wait, the risk of someone exploiting a known hole grows. All the security in the world won’t help if the software underneath is insecure.
Small, frequent updates also mean problems are found and fixed quickly, instead of twenty updates breaking everything at once.
What we update
- WordPress core
- Themes, including premium themes
- Plugins, including premium plugins
- WooCommerce and its extensions
- PHP compatibility checks
How we update safely
Step 1
Check first
We don't blindly apply updates. We review each one for known incompatibilities before it goes near your site.
Step 2
Back up
We take our own backup before updating, so we can roll back straight away if needed.
Step 3
Update
Routine updates monthly. High-risk and security fixes weekly, or sooner if an exploit is active.
Step 4
Inspect
We check your site afterwards, and on Advantage and Elite we test forms and checkout too.
Included in every Maintain & Protect plan
You don’t need to buy updates on its own. It’s part of Maintain & Protect, along with updates, backups, security and repairs, from $40 a month + GST.
Every plan includes
- Security audit and lockdown
- Firewall and malware scanning
- Core, theme and plugin updates
- Offsite backups, kept 30 days
- Uptime monitoring
- A monthly report
Website update FAQs
How often do you update my website?
Routine updates are applied monthly, after we check them. High-risk updates and fixes for security exploits are applied weekly, or sooner if an exploit is being actively used.
What if an update breaks my site?
We back up before every update, so we can roll back immediately. On Advantage and Elite, fixing problems caused by updates is included.
Do you update premium plugins?
Yes, on Advantage and Elite. Premium plugins often can’t update automatically, so we do it by hand when updates are available. You’ll need a current licence for each one.
Is there a limit on the number of updates?
No. However many updates are released, we apply them, monthly for routine updates and weekly for anything security-related.
More website maintenance services
Backups
Offsite backups, kept 30 days, with fast restores.
Security
Firewalls, scanning and hack repair.
Repairs
Fast fixes when something breaks.
Improvements
Speed, changes and new features.