Website Maintenance: The Complete Guide to Keeping Your Site Healthy

You would not buy a car and never change the oil. Your website is the same—it needs regular maintenance to perform well, stay secure, and continue driving business results.

Security Vulnerabilities

• 30,000 websites are hacked daily
• Outdated software is the #1 entry point
• Recovery costs average ₱50,000-500,000+

Poor Performance

• Slow loading drives away visitors
• Search rankings drop
• User experience degrades

Lost Revenue

• Downtime means lost sales
• Broken features frustrate customers

• Check website is live
• Test contact form
• Check for broken links
• Review form submissions

• Update software/plugins
• Backup your website
• Check website speed
• Review analytics
• Update content
• Security scan

• Comprehensive content audit
• SEO review
• Design and UX review
• Performance optimization

• Domain and hosting review
• Strategy review
• Security audit
• Technology assessment

Pros:

• Lower cost
• Full control
• Learn about your site

Cons:

• Time-intensive
• Risk of mistakes
• Technical knowledge required

Pros:

• Expert handling
• Regular consistent care
• Proactive monitoring
• Peace of mind

Cons:

• Monthly cost
• Less hands-on

• Backup plugin: ₱0-3,000/year
• Security plugin: ₱0-5,000/year
• Total: ₱0-18,000/year + your time

• Basic: ₱2,000-5,000/month
• Standard: ₱5,000-10,000/month
• Premium: ₱10,000-20,000/month

1. Check if it is just you
2. Contact your host
3. Check recent changes
4. Restore from backup if needed

1. Take it offline
2. Scan and identify malware
3. Clean or restore from backup
4. Change all passwords
5. Update everything

1. Always Backup Before Updates
2. Test in Staging First
3. Keep a Change Log
4. Use Strong Passwords
5. Limit User Access
6. Monitor Uptime
7. Keep Software Current
8. Remove Unused Items
9. Optimize Regularly
10. Have a Disaster Plan

Website maintenance isn't glamorous, but it is essential. A well-maintained site:

• Stays secure from threats
• Loads fast for visitors
• Ranks well on search engines
• Converts visitors to customers

The Choice:

• DIY if you have time and technical interest
• Professional if you value your time and peace of mind

Need help with maintenance? We offer monthly maintenance packages starting at ₱3,000/month. Contact us to learn more.