Website maintenance services that keep your site secure, fast and current

We look after your website so you don't have to: software updates, security patches, backups, monitoring, speed checks and the content changes your team keeps postponing.

  • Free website health check call
  • Custom quotation, never a fixed package
maintenance/monthly.ts
1export const monthlyCare = [2  'Update core, themes, plugins and dependencies',3  'Verify backups and test a restore',4  'Check uptime, errors and broken links',5  'Review speed and Core Web Vitals',6  'Apply content changes and small fixes',7  'Send a short report',8];
  • Updates
  • Security
  • Backups
  • Monitoring

Worked with

Problems we solve

Is your website quietly falling behind?

Websites don't stay healthy on their own. Without care, they slow down, break and become vulnerable.

  1. 01

    Out-of-date software

    Old plugins and dependencies open security holes.

  2. 02

    No reliable backups

    Nobody knows whether the site could be restored after a problem.

  3. 03

    Broken forms and pages

    Enquiry forms fail silently and links break over time.

  4. 04

    Content changes wait for weeks

    Small updates sit in a queue because no one owns them.

Our solution

A care plan run by developers

Regular, documented maintenance by the kind of engineers who build websites.

  • Preventive care

    Updates, backups and checks on a regular schedule.

  • Early warning

    Monitoring for downtime, errors and failed forms.

  • Steady improvements

    Content changes and small enhancements each month.

What's included

Website maintenance services

Each plan is tailored. These are the areas maintenance covers.

01

Updates and patches

Core software, themes, plugins and dependencies updated and tested, with changes recorded.

  • Core updates
  • Plugin and theme updates
  • Dependency updates
  • Testing after updates
  • Change log
  • Rollback plan
02

Security

Security patches, access reviews, malware checks and SSL monitoring.

  • Security patches
  • User access review
  • Malware scans
  • SSL monitoring
  • Firewall settings
  • Clean-up if compromised
03

Backups and recovery

Regular backups stored separately, with periodic restore tests.

  • Scheduled backups
  • Off-site storage
  • Restore tests
  • Database backups
  • Media backups
  • Recovery support
04

Monitoring

Uptime, errors, broken links and form submissions checked so problems are found early.

  • Uptime monitoring
  • Error tracking
  • Broken links
  • Form testing
  • Search Console alerts
  • Domain renewal reminders
05

Speed and SEO health

Regular checks of page speed, Core Web Vitals and indexing, with fixes where needed.

  • Speed checks
  • Core Web Vitals
  • Image optimisation
  • Indexing review
  • Redirect checks
  • Sitemap checks
06

Content changes and improvements

Text and image updates, new pages and small enhancements handled by our team.

  • Text and image updates
  • New pages
  • Blog uploads
  • Banner changes
  • Small features
  • Monthly report

What you get

What a maintenance plan gives you

Peace of mind and a website that keeps working.

  • Security

    Patched software and reviewed access.

  • Backups

    Restorable copies of your site.

  • Performance

    Speed kept in check.

  • Search health

    Indexing and errors watched.

  • Fresh content

    Updates done without delays.

  • Your accounts

    Hosting and domain in your name.

Why us

Why businesses choose Zero One Creation

  • Developers, not ticket-takers

    The people maintaining your site can also fix and build.

  • Many platforms

    WordPress, Next.js and custom websites.

  • Documented work

    Change logs and monthly reports.

  • One team

    Maintenance, redesigns and new features together.

Not sure what state your website is in? We'll check it with you and suggest a sensible care plan.

A free health check call, then a written proposal with a customised quotation.

Our approach

How website maintenance works

Open each step to see what it covers.

  1. 01.Health check

    Hosting, software, security, backups and speed reviewed.

  2. 02.Stabilise

    Urgent fixes, backups and access clean-up.

  3. 03.Plan

    A care plan with scope agreed in writing.

  4. 04.Regular care

    Updates, checks and monitoring on schedule.

  5. 05.Requests

    Content changes and improvements as you need them.

  6. 06.Report

    A short report of what was done and found.

Common situations

Where maintenance usually starts

Most care plans begin with one of these situations.

  • The original developer moved on

    What you notice
    Nobody knows how the site is hosted or updated.
    How we fix it
    An audit, documentation and a regular care plan.

  • The site was hacked

    What you notice
    Spam pages, redirects or warnings appear in search results.
    How we fix it
    Clean-up, patches, access review and monitoring to prevent repeats.

  • Forms stopped working

    What you notice
    Enquiries dropped, and nobody noticed for weeks.
    How we fix it
    Form monitoring and test submissions as part of regular checks.

  • Updates break the site

    What you notice
    Every update causes layout or feature problems.
    How we fix it
    Tested updates with backups and a rollback plan.

Options

Care plan, ad-hoc fixes or do it yourself?

How the main options compare.

Care plan, ad-hoc fixes or do it yourself?
CriteriaCare planAd-hoc fixesDo it yourself
Preventive updatesScheduledOnly when brokenIf someone remembers
Backups testedYesRarelyRarely
Problems foundEarlyAfter damageLate
Best forBusiness-critical sitesVery simple sitesTeams with technical staff

If your site is very simple, we'll suggest a lighter plan.

Who we help

Maintenance for different websites

Common websites we look after.

  • Business websites

    Updates, security and content.

  • School and institute websites

    News, events and admissions updates.

    See the work

  • E-commerce stores

    Plugins, payments and speed.

    See the work

  • Manufacturer websites

    Products and documents.

    See the work

  • WordPress sites

    Core, plugins and security.

  • Next.js sites

    Dependencies and deployments.

    See the work

How we work together

Three ways to work with us

Every engagement starts with a written proposal and a customised quotation.

  • Essential care

    Updates, backups, security and monitoring.

    Best for: Simple sites

  • Care plus content

    Adds content changes and speed checks.

    Best for: Active business sites

  • Care plus development

    Adds monthly improvements and new features.

    Best for: Sites central to sales

Guide

Website maintenance: a practical guide

Why websites need maintenance

Websites depend on software that changes constantly: content management systems, plugins, libraries, browsers and hosting. Without updates, security risks grow and features break.

Content also ages: old offers, outdated team pages and broken links reduce trust.

Backups you can actually restore

A backup is only useful if it can be restored. Keep backups separate from the website server, include both files and databases, and test a restore periodically.

Know who can perform the restore and how long it takes.

Security basics

Keep software updated, remove unused plugins and accounts, use strong passwords with two-factor authentication, and limit admin access. Monitor for unexpected changes.

If a site is compromised, clean it thoroughly and fix the cause, not just the symptoms.

Monitoring catches problems early

Uptime monitoring, error tracking and periodic form tests catch problems before customers report them. Search Console alerts show indexing and security issues.

Domain and SSL renewals should be tracked, so the site never goes offline for a forgotten payment.

Keep improving, not just patching

Maintenance is a good time to make small improvements: faster images, clearer calls to action, updated content and fixed links. Small changes add up.

Review analytics and enquiries to decide what to improve next.

Maintenance for WordPress sites

WordPress sites need regular updates to core, themes and plugins. Each update should be tested, ideally on a staging copy, because plugin conflicts are common.

Remove unused plugins and themes; fewer moving parts mean fewer problems.

Maintenance for modern frameworks

Sites built with frameworks such as Next.js need dependency updates, security advisories checked and deployments monitored. Content usually lives in a headless CMS, which also needs updates and access reviews.

Automated tests and build checks catch many problems before they reach the live site.

Documentation and hand-over

Keep a simple record of where the site is hosted, who has access, how it is deployed and how backups work. This protects you if a team member or vendor changes.

We document this as part of every maintenance plan.

Planning bigger changes

Maintenance keeps a site healthy, but some sites need more: a redesign, a new platform or major features. Regular reviews make it easier to plan and budget for those changes before problems force them.

Use maintenance reports to decide when an upgrade is worth it.

How often should a website be updated?

Security patches should be applied as soon as they are released and tested. Routine updates to plugins and dependencies are usually done monthly. Content should be reviewed at least every quarter, and immediately when services, prices policy or contact details change.

A simple calendar of these tasks prevents the slow decay most websites suffer.

Signs your website needs attention now

Warnings in the browser, a sudden drop in enquiries, slow loading, broken pages, spam appearing in search results or messages from Google Search Console are signs that maintenance has been missed.

Act quickly: small problems become expensive when left alone.

Hosting choices and their effect on maintenance

Managed hosting handles server updates and some security for you, while self-managed servers need more care. Static and serverless sites have fewer moving parts but still need dependency and content updates.

Choose hosting that matches the skills available to maintain it.

What a monthly maintenance report should show

A useful report lists updates applied, backups taken and tested, uptime and errors found, speed results, forms tested, content changes made and anything that needs a decision. It should be short enough to read in a few minutes.

Over time, reports show trends, such as rising load times or repeated plugin issues, that point to bigger improvements.

Maintenance for e-commerce stores

Online stores need extra care: payment gateway and shipping plugin updates, checkout testing after every change, stock and order sync checks, and monitoring during sales.

A broken checkout costs money every hour, so test it as part of every maintenance cycle.

Accessibility and content hygiene

Maintenance is also a chance to keep the site accessible and tidy: alt text on new images, readable contrast, working links and up-to-date contact details, team pages and policies.

Small, regular fixes keep the site trustworthy for visitors and search engines alike.

Who should own maintenance?

Someone must be responsible for keeping the website healthy: an internal person with the skills and time, or a maintenance partner. Without an owner, updates slip until something breaks.

Whoever owns it should have access, documentation and a simple monthly routine.

What affects the cost of website maintenance

Costs depend on the platform, site size, plugins and integrations, update frequency, monitoring and how many content changes you need.

We don't publish fixed prices or packages. After a health check call, we send a written proposal with a customised quotation.

Before you talk to us

Frequently asked questions

Do you maintain websites you didn't build?

Yes. We start with a health check and documentation, then maintain them.

Which platforms do you maintain?

WordPress, Next.js and custom websites, among others. Ask us about yours.

Do you take backups?

Yes. Regular backups stored separately, with periodic restore tests.

Can you fix a hacked website?

Yes. We clean it, patch the cause, review access and add monitoring.

Can you make content changes for us?

Yes. Text, images, new pages and blog uploads can be part of the plan.

Do you send reports?

Yes. A short report of updates, checks and changes.

Who owns the hosting and domain?

You do. We work with access you control.

Do you use a staging site for updates?

Where the platform allows it, yes. Updates are tested before going live.

Can you take over maintenance from another agency?

Yes. We start with a health check and document access, hosting and backups.

Do you handle domain and SSL renewals?

We track renewal dates and remind you; renewals stay in your name.

Do you test the checkout on e-commerce sites?

Yes. For stores, checkout and payment flows are tested as part of regular maintenance.

Can maintenance include small design changes?

Yes. Banners, sections and minor layout changes can be part of the plan.

Do you fix broken links and forms?

Yes. Broken links and forms are found through monitoring and fixed as part of the plan.

How much does website maintenance cost?

It depends on platform, size, integrations and how much you need each month. We do not publish fixed prices; share your site for a customised quotation.

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