WordPress Website Maintenance
for Small Businesses
Monthly WordPress maintenance includes updates, security, and support from a dedicated website specialist providing ongoing support.
WordPress specialist · No long-term contracts · Ideal for small businesses
Who’s maintaining your website?
- Are WordPress updates and backups being handled regularly?
- Is your website secure and monitored?
- Do you need someone to maintain your WordPress site for you?
- Would you rather email a trusted expert than maintain the site yourself?
Rest easy knowing that your website is secure, updated, and running smoothly .
How it Works
Website maintenance is an ongoing, monthly service. If you need occasional design improvements, content revisions, or other small projects,
you can request additional service time whenever needed, and no long-term commitment is required.
What You Get
Routine website maintenance ensures that your website is secure and running smoothly. Each website has its own needs, and maintenance tasks are tailored to your business and the goals you set. Here’s a look at some of the tasks that can be performed as part of your website maintenance service:
BASIC
Monthly Maintenance
$135 / month
- The same website specialist every month
- WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
- Site health and functionality review
- Monthly performance and uptime check
- Secure, off-site backups
- Security and site health scan
- Routine housekeeping (spam/comment moderation, broken link check, etc.)
- Developer’s license for premium WordPress themes
- Repairs and troubleshooting (when problems arise)
- Priority scheduling and preferred client rates for other projects
In addition to monthly website maintenance, I offer website management plans that include dedicated weekly support for content updates, design improvements, and ongoing website development.
I specialize in WordPress websites, but I also work with Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, and other platforms.
Yes, I also design and build custom websites!
Over fifteen years serving small businesses
Meet your dedicated website specialist
My name is Melissa Donovan. I build and manage websites for small businesses and independent professionals who need website help but don’t require a full-time administrator.
All of my clients' website and online marketing needs are handled reliably without the burden of hiring an employee.
"I’ve been working with Melissa for over eight years and recommend her to anyone needing professional and creative support. She designed and maintains my author website, manages my social media presence, helps me with content and branding, and edits my blog posts. Even with an eight-hour time difference between us, Melissa has been there for me every step of the way, ensuring our collaboration is seamless and stress-free. I’m thrilled with the style and feel of my website and online brand!"
Stephen Chamberlain, Author
Melissa Donovan has been editing and maintaining the website for our Jack Russell terrier rescue for the last couple of years. She has proven to be honest, punctual and reliable. She responds to problems or questions quickly, and we value her help with our rescue work.
Kyra Collins
Melissa has done an excellent job managing my author’s website, keeping it up-to-date and refreshed. [Melissa] is persistent and pleasant and understands my occasional lack of responsiveness. We’ve had a very long partnership and I appreciate it. Working with her is great!
Michael K. McMahan, Author
"[Melissa has] become an essential and highly-valued part of my team. Melissa stays current with trends and technology — so I don’t have to. Melissa’s writing and communication skills are superb. Her knack for diplomacy and tact have steered me away from many blunders I might have made without the benefit of her business and marketing background. Melissa’s blogging and social media experience have been invaluable to my business. She helps me put my best face forward on the World Wide Web."Judi Jensen, Quiet Karma
"Melissa’s astute skills helped me evaluate, plan, organize and communicate our business offerings in a clear and concise manner. The work Melissa produced met all of my expectations and then some. I am comfortable saying that although I don’t know the requirements of your particular project, I can tell you in terms of working style, I found Melissa to be easy going and flexible, creative, organized and reliable. Most of all, she knew how to ask the right questions. And, yes, I would gladly contract her services again as well as recommend her to others.”
Alvin Cordeiro, Entrepreneur
"I have worked with Melissa on a variety of website design, SEO, and copywriting projects. As a San Francisco Financial District IT and Technology Consulting company, my clients can be demanding -– and they have every right to be! Melissa always sets proper expectations, is thorough in her analysis, and delivers on time. I will continue to include Melissa when client needs warrant to complement my existing portfolio of consulting services.”Scott Blumin, Founder, SCOJA
Check Out My Work:
These are just a few of the websites I've designed, built, and/or managed. Click on any of them to view at a larger size or to view as a slideshow.
Why Ongoing Website Maintenance Matters
- Regular WordPress updates help prevent security vulnerabilities
- Reliable backups protect your website and your data
- Small issues are caught early before they become bigger problems
- Scheduled sessions with clear progress reports
- You have a trusted expert keeping an eye on your website
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign a contract?
No, you don't need to sign a contract. You pay a deposit the amount of your monthly fee. Stopping service requires a 30-day notice.
What if I need more time than my plan includes?
As a preferred client on a website maintenance plan, you'll get discounted pricing on service time and priority scheduling for special projects.
Do you provide hosting?
I recommend that all my clients get their own hosting plans. It's not beneficial to switch hosting providers whenever you work with new website professionals. Hosting and domain registration should always be in your name, under your control. I can, however, recommend quality hosting and help you set it up.
Can you work on my existing site?
Absolutely!
How quickly will my updates be completed?
Updates are completed during your regularly scheduled service time, which will be established when we initiate your service plan. Work sessions are completed on the same day each week (or month), so you always know when your work will be done. You'll get a progress report confirming that work was completed.
What kinds of updates can you make to my website?
Your website management plan can be used for a wide variety of updates and improvements. Common tasks include content updates, design adjustments, image optimization, adding new pages or blog posts, updating plugins and themes, fixing technical issues, improving page layouts, and implementing marketing features such as SEO or newsletter integrations.
If you're not sure whether something falls within your plan, just ask. I’m here to help you accomplish your goals.
Let a pro maintain your website
Get Started with a Website Maintenance Plan
Just tell me about your business and your website by filling out the form below. There’s no obligation, and you’ll receive a response within one business day. Need something that you don’t see here? Let me know how I can help you.