WordPress Care and Optimisation

Why ongoing care matters

WordPress evolves constantly. Themes and plugins release updates, security vulnerabilities are discovered, and server requirements change. Without regular attention, even a well-built site can start to feel slower, less secure, or harder to manage.

Common issues that come from a lack of maintenance include:

• features breaking after updates
• outdated plugins introducing security risks
• slower performance due to old code or heavy assets
• inconsistent behaviour in forms, layouts, or scripts
• increased exposure to malware or brute force attacks
• backups missing when they are needed most

Ongoing care prevents problems before they appear and keeps your site stable throughout the year.

What this service includes

Updates and checks

Keeping your site updated reduces risk and improves reliability.

• Core WordPress updates
• Theme and plugin updates
• Compatibility checks to avoid conflicts
• Monitoring for issues after updates

Security monitoring

Your website is checked regularly to ensure it remains safe.

• Security scans
• Vulnerability checks
• Login attempt monitoring
• Review of user accounts and permissions

Performance and optimisation

Small performance checks help keep the site feeling responsive.

• Reviewing overall speed and server response
• Image and asset optimisation
• Checking caching and CDN behaviour
• Identifying elements that may slow down over time

Backups and recovery

Reliable backups are essential, especially during updates or hosting changes.

• Scheduled backups
• Off-site or cloud storage options
• Quick restore support if something goes wrong

Small improvements and refinements

Over time, small adjustments can make the site easier to use and manage.

• Tweaks to layout or navigation
• Adjustments to forms or content
• Removing redundant plugins
• Improvements to structure or clarity

This keeps your site evolving without needing a full rebuild.

How ongoing support works

1. Initial review

I look over your current setup to understand how the site has been maintained so far and where attention is needed.

2. Monthly care and optimisation

Each month, updates are applied, checks are carried out, and small improvements are made to keep everything healthy.

3. Ongoing communication

If you need small changes or want to understand something, you can get in touch whenever you need. The aim is to keep everything predictable and easy to manage.

Who this service is ideal for

This service is a good fit if you:

• want a site that remains stable without hands-on work
• prefer someone technical to handle updates and security
• need a dependable setup for your business
• have had issues in the past and want to avoid them repeating
• are too busy to monitor performance and maintenance tasks
• want peace of mind that someone is keeping an eye on things

If your site is important to your daily work, ongoing care helps it stay reliable.

When you may need more than ongoing care

If your site feels slow, inconsistent, or unpredictable, a period of focused repairs may be a better starting point. In those cases, my Fixes and Performance service can help steady things before ongoing care makes sense.

If your site is outdated, difficult to update, or held back by old structure, a rebuild may be a better starting point. You can learn more about this on my Build and Enhance page.

Want help keeping your site in good shape?

If you would like your site to run smoothly without constant monitoring or worry, ongoing care provides a simple, predictable way to keep everything updated and secure.