When it comes to digital marketing and web design, launching your website is just the beginning. For small business owners, entrepreneurs, and growing brands, it’s easy to assume that once your website is live, it will continue to function flawlessly. But like any tool or asset in your business, your website needs regular upkeep to perform at its best.
At MAKE Digital Group, we don’t just design and build websites—we also offer ongoing professional website maintenance services to help keep your online presence secure, fast, and optimized. Whether you’re running a basic content site or a dynamic WooCommerce store, we ensure your site stays healthy, protected, and fully functional.
Why Website Maintenance Matters
Think of your website like a car. You wouldn’t drive it for years without oil changes, tire rotations, or checkups. Similarly, keeping a website functioning well requires consistent updates, performance monitoring, and website security checks to stay in top shape.
Without regular website maintenance, you may experience:
- Slower load times and site speed that frustrate visitors
- Broken links that hurt your SEO and user experience
- Security vulnerabilities that invite malware or hackers
- Outdated content that damages your brand credibility
- Downtime that can cost you potential customers or sales
Your website is often your first impression—and your only chance to capture leads or sales. A neglected site can damage your brand, lower your search engine rankings, and ultimately impact your bottom line.
What’s Included in a Website Maintenance Plan?
MAKE Digital Group offers comprehensive website hosting and maintenance services designed to protect your site and support your business growth. Here’s what our hosting and maintenance plans include:
- Support team access: Get real-time help from our Midwest-based team when issues arise.
- Dedicated website hosting: A stable, scalable environment—not shared hosting—for better site performance.
- SSL certificate & configuration: Keeps your site secure and builds trust with visitors.
- System admin updates: Behind-the-scenes maintenance that keeps your website running.
- Regular backups with 30-day storage: So you’ll never lose important data.
- Downtime monitoring: We know the moment your site goes down—and we act fast to fix it.
- Security updates & plugin updates: Prevent vulnerabilities and ensure your site’s functionality with regular updates.
- Malware & anti-virus protection: Safeguards your site from malicious attacks and security breaches.
- Custom module & WooCommerce core updates: Essential for dynamic and eCommerce websites.
- PHP & WordPress core upgrades: Maintain compatibility and security.
- Server configuration: Optimize speed, uptime, and user experience.
This proactive approach to site maintenance ensures peace of mind for website owners. Whether it’s updating a plugin, patching a vulnerability, or monitoring uptime, our experts handle the tech so you can focus on your business without worrying about maintaining your site yourself.
How Website Maintenance Impacts Your Business
A well-maintained site supports your marketing strategies and business goals in several ways:
- Improved SEO: Search engines favor fast, secure, regularly updated websites.
- Better user experience: Smooth navigation, fast load times, and fresh content increase engagement and reduce bounce rate.
- Increased site security: Regular security scans and updates help prevent costly data loss or cyberattacks.
- Greater uptime and performance: Your website stays online and operational—even during high-traffic events or seasonal surges.
Website Maintenance Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Depending on the type of website you have, your maintenance needs may vary. A small business blog built on WordPress may require different attention than a large-scale eCommerce site. That’s why MAKE offers customizable website maintenance packages to fit your business size, site complexity, and marketing goals.
We work with all kinds of businesses—from startups to established brands—and tailor our services accordingly. Whether you’re looking for basic maintenance or enterprise-level web hosting with advanced performance optimization or content management system integrations, we’ve got you covered.
Don’t Wait Until There’s a Problem
Waiting for an issue to arise—like your website going down during a product launch or Google demoting your search engine rankings due to security issues—can be costly. Regular website maintenance tasks, including performance monitoring, software updates, security patches, and fresh content publishing, are essential to keep your site healthy and competitive.
Partner with MAKE for Peace of Mind
Website maintenance may seem time-consuming and technical, but that’s what we’re here for. Our web development, design, and digital marketing experts offer cost-effective, comprehensive services to streamline your website needs, protect your investment, and optimize your site’s performance.
Let MAKE Digital Group handle the upkeep so you can focus on running your business with confidence.
Ready to Keep Your Site Running Smoothly?
Don’t let outdated content, security vulnerabilities, or performance issues hold your business back. Contact MAKE Digital Group to learn more about our pricing for website maintenance services, hosting solutions, and full range of digital marketing support to ensure your site is user-friendly and fully functional. We’re here to ensure your website works as hard as you do.
