How much does WordPress maintenance cost and what does it include?
- The price of maintenance depends on the size of the site, traffic, the number of plugins and integrations.
- Maintaining an online store costs more than a brochure site, because downtime costs more.
- Compare what is included, not just the monthly price: are updates tested and are backups restored?
WordPress maintenance is a monthly service that keeps the site updated, secure and running. Prices vary a lot because the services vary. This article explains what drives the price and what should at least be included.
What drives the cost of maintenance?
Maintaining a simple brochure site is lighter work than maintaining an online store with an ERP integration and dozens of plugins. That is why we always price maintenance per site.
What should the monthly fee include?
- Tested updates: WordPress, the theme and plugins are updated in a controlled way, and the site is checked afterwards.
- Backups: daily, stored separately, with tested restores.
- Security: vulnerabilities are monitored and critical fixes installed immediately.
- Monitoring: uptime and the validity of the SSL certificate.
- Support: a clear channel and response time for problems.
When does the cheapest option become expensive?
The cheapest maintenance often means automatic updates without testing. That works until an update breaks the checkout or a form and nobody notices. Cleaning up and restoring a hacked site almost always costs more than a year of proper maintenance.
Read what website maintenance includes or see our hosting and maintenance service. We are happy to give an estimate for your site.
FAQ
How much does WordPress maintenance cost per month?
The price depends on the size of the site, plugins, traffic and integrations. Maintaining a brochure site costs less than an integrated online store. Always ask for an itemised scope, not just a price.
Is hosting included in maintenance?
With us, hosting is included in the maintenance service. With some providers they are separate, so check who is responsible for the server and who for WordPress.
Can WordPress be updated automatically?
It can, but automatic updates without testing can break the site without anyone noticing. For critical sites we recommend controlled updates.
