Kaz Design Works has developed these WordPress Maintenance Packages to help small business start-ups and not-for-profits keep their WordPress websites up-to-date and secure. WordPress is constantly being developed and improved and likewise plugins and themes are updated to ensure they are compatible and work with the latest version. While you could automate your WordPress software and plugins updates, and we do generally recommend security updates are automated, it’s not always wise to automate major version updates and plugin updates due to the potential for incompatibility issues. If there’s an issue with an update, and your website produces an error, you would be none the wiser until the next time you visit (and if you do not visit often, that could be a while).
Below are our most popular WordPress Maintenance Packages. If you require a different package, or need to start your website from scratch, please contact us instead.
Bi-Monthly Maintenance Package
Ideal for those who don't edit content on their website often but need to keep their website regularly updated and secure.- WordPress Backups and Updates up to Six Times a Year*
- Backup before & after each update
- Update WordPress to latest version
- Check for incompatibility Issues
- Update up to 10 Plugins & Active Theme
- Fix plugin & theme update issues (where possible) and/or restore site, plugins or theme to previous version**
- Remove unwanted spam comments
- Last two backups stored for 12 months
One-Time Maintenance Package
Ideal for those who have not kept their WordPress software, plugins & theme(s) up to date in a long time.***- Initial Full Backup and Major Software Update***
- Full Site Backup via FTP/CPanel****
- Installation of Updraft and Backup
- Remove Inactive Plugins & Themes
- Check for possible Compatibility Issues of Active Plugins
- Deactivate plugins with incompatibility issues if necessary
- Update WordPress to Latest Version****
- Update Up to 10 Plugins & Active Theme
- Fix plugin & theme update issues (where possible) and/or restore site, theme or plugins to previous version**
- Remove unwanted spam comments
- Backup after updates
- Both backups stored for 12 months
Monthly Maintenance Package
Ideal for those who edit their web content frequently but don't want the hassle of maintaining their WordPress installation.- WordPress Backups and Updates up to 12 Times a Year*
- Backup before & after each update
- Update WordPress to latest version
- Check for incompatibility Issues
- Update Up to 10 Plugins & Active Theme
- Fix plugin & theme update issues (where possible) and/or restore site, plugins or theme to previous version**
- Remove unwanted spam comments
- Last two backups stored for 12 months
*Monthly and Bi-Monthly Maintenance is generally carried out approx. mid-to-end month. However, if we are aware of a major WordPress version update, we may wait at least two weeks after the update to allow plugin developers time to update plugins. Therefore, our schedule may vary depending on major WordPress release dates. If your media library is excessively large, we may not always back it up.
**FTP access required to isolate and/or fix plugin incompatibility issues after an update. If we are unable to obtain access via FTP, and the issue causes a major error (loss of admin access), we may not be able to restore your website.
***Required before we carry out any major design or content changes if your WordPress software, plugins and theme are out of date.
****CPanel/PHPMyAdmin/FTP Access required for full site backup and / or to update your server’s PHP version to the latest version if required.
Purchase a Package
Why Purchase a WordPress Maintenance Package from Kaz
Stay Up-to-Date & Secure
With a WordPress Maintenance Package from Kaz Design Works, we take away the worry of automatic updates breaking your website. We take care of backing up your website both before and after updates, updating the software, theme and plugins, AND we either fix any plugin or theme issues that break your site as soon as they happen (where possible) or restore your website back to it’s original state while we wait for the bugs to be fixed by the plugin/theme developers.
Backups Stored for 12 Months
In addition, we store at least the last two backups of your website (depending on the size of the files), and store the last two backups for 12 months after your package expires (if you decide not to renew). This means, if you lose your website for whatever reason (like forgetting to renew your web-hosting account), we’ll have a backup on file that we can use to restore it. While it may not be the most current version, it may at least save you from rebuilding your website from scratch.
Required before a revamp
Unless we are starting from scratch on a brand new WordPress installation, it is also a requirement that, before we carry out any major content updates, add extra functionality (e.g. Woocommerce, Private Membership, Forum etc), or revamp your current WordPress website’s design, we back everything up and ensure the software and plugins are up to date. For this a one-time Maintenance Package may be necessary if your website has not been updated in a long time.
Purchase a Package or Request a Website Design Discovery Consultation
If your WordPress installation has not been updated in several years, it may be time for a complete overhaul.
If we’ve already discussed your specific website maintenance needs and have recommended one of the above packages, you may purchase the package securely through PayPal, using our Payment Form.
If not, please contact us for your complimentary website design consultation.
PS: We offer a not-for-profit discount. Contact us to purchase your package at a reduced rate.
