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Maintenance
WordPress maintenance services for Australian businesses
WordPress is brilliant, until a plugin update breaks your forms or an old theme lets someone in. We keep it updated, backed up and working, every month.
The short answer
WordPress maintenance is the regular work that keeps a WordPress site secure and working: core, theme and plugin updates, backups, security scans, monitoring and fixes. Our Maintain & Protect plans cover all of it, from $40 a month + GST, for sites we built and sites we didn’t.
What's included in monthly maintenance
| Essentials | Advantage | Elite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core, theme and plugin updates | Yes | Yes, plus premium | Yes, plus premium |
| Offsite backups (kept 30 days) | Daily | Four times a day | Hourly |
| Updates | Monthly, security fixes weekly | Monthly, security fixes weekly | Monthly, security fixes weekly |
| Malware scans | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| Hack-free guarantee | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Security audit, firewall and scanning | Yes | Yes, plus advanced rules and 2FA | Yes, plus advanced rules and 2FA |
| Uptime monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Visual and form checks after updates | Yes | Yes | |
| Repairs if an update breaks something | Yes | Yes | |
| Checkout and payment checks | Yes | ||
| Monthly report | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price | $40 a month + GST | $80 a month + GST | $120 a month + GST |
Each plan has a one-off setup fee for the initial audit and lockdown. See all plan details.
Why WordPress needs looking after
Plugins
91% of new WordPress vulnerabilities in 2025 were in plugins, according to Patchstack.
Page builders
Elementor and similar tools update often, and layouts can shift after a big update.
PHP versions
Old PHP versions stop getting security fixes, and newer ones can break old plugins.
WordPress powers around 39% of all websites (W3Techs), which makes it a constant target. Regular maintenance is what keeps a WordPress site safe.
Our maintenance process
- Check before updating. We review updates for known problems first.
- Back up. A fresh backup is taken before changes.
- Update. Core, themes and plugins, including premium ones on Advantage and Elite.
- Check after. We look over the site, and test forms and checkout on higher plans.
- Fix or roll back. If something breaks, we fix it or restore straight away.
More detail is on our website updates page.
Who WordPress maintenance suits
Designer-built sites
Your designer built a great site but doesn't offer ongoing care.
Abandoned sites
Nobody has updated the site in months, or you're not sure who has the logins.
Elementor sites
Page-builder sites that need careful, tested updates.
Online stores
WooCommerce sites that can't afford a broken checkout. See WooCommerce maintenance.
Maintain & Protect plans
Monthly prices shown without GST. Pay annually and get two months free.
Choose your care plan
Updates, backups, security and repairs, handled by an Australian team.
Emergencies, 24/7: 0426 833 422
WordPress maintenance FAQs
What do WordPress maintenance services include?
Core, theme and plugin updates, backups, security scanning, uptime monitoring and fixes, plus a monthly report. Higher plans add testing after updates and repairs.
How often should WordPress be maintained?
We apply routine updates monthly and high-risk or security fixes weekly, with daily malware scans. Backups should run at least daily for most business sites.
Can I maintain my WordPress site myself?
Yes, if you have the time and skills, and a safe way to test and roll back updates. Most businesses find it cheaper and safer to hand it over.
Do you maintain sites you didn't build?
Yes. Most of the sites we look after were built by someone else.
Doesn't my hosting company already do this?
Usually not. Hosting covers the server. Maintenance covers WordPress, its theme and its plugins.
How much does WordPress maintenance cost?
Our plans are $40, $80 or $120 a month + GST, with a one-off setup fee.
WordPress maintenance guides
Practical guides from our blog on the same topic.
