July 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Website maintenance is the set of activities that keep a site secure, fast and working over time: updates, backups, security checks and small changes. A website isn't a one-off job: like a car, it needs regular servicing. A maintenance plan typically starts from €39/month and costs far less than the risk of a hacked, offline or Google-penalized site.
| Activity | Why it matters | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Software updates | Close known security holes | Monthly or more often |
| Backups | Fast recovery if something goes wrong | Daily/weekly |
| Security checks | Block malware and unwanted access | Continuous |
| Uptime monitoring | Alerts you if the site goes offline | Continuous |
| Small changes | Text, images, new pages | On request |
A neglected site accumulates silent risks: outdated plugins become entry points for attacks, a missing backup turns a small failure into a disaster, and degrading performance loses rankings and customers. The basics are in our security checklist, and for speed our Core Web Vitals guide helps. If you run WordPress, many tasks overlap with those to speed it up.
Formats vary: monthly subscription plans (from around €39/month) covering updates, backups and a block of hours for changes, or pay-as-you-go work billed when needed. A subscription makes sense if the site matters to the business and you want no surprises; pay-as-you-go suits simple, static sites. On top of this there's always hosting, the foundation the site runs on.
We offer maintenance on every site we build and on existing sites too. See our web development service or get in touch for a plan tailored to your case.