Ongoing website maintenance, handled for you.
A website is not set and forget. Plugins go out of date, backups fail silently, security holes open up and speed creeps down. A maintenance plan means I keep your site updated, backed up, secure and fast in the background, so it never quietly breaks while you are busy running the business.
Is your website quietly breaking without you knowing?
Most business owners assume their website is running fine unless something obvious goes wrong. In reality, WordPress sites degrade silently, through outdated plugins, slow hosting, failed backups and creeping security vulnerabilities.
WordPress care plans that keep your site healthy.
I offer straightforward care plans covering everything your WordPress site needs to stay fast, secure and up to date. Monthly updates, daily backups, security monitoring, performance checks and direct support from me.
Most WordPress developers disappear after launch. I am still here for every client I have ever worked with. On a care plan, that means proactive support, not reactive scrambling.
Everything included:
- Managed UK-based WordPress hosting
- Weekly plugin and theme updates
- Daily off-site backups
- Security monitoring and malware scanning
- Uptime monitoring (24/7)
- SSL certificate management
- Performance checks and speed optimisation
- Content updates (1 hour/month included)
- Direct access to Richard for support
- Monthly site health report
- Emergency recovery if site goes down
- Google Search Console monitoring
A site that stays fast, secure and fully functional. Problems caught and fixed before they cause downtime or data loss. A developer who knows your site and responds promptly.
How I take over and care for your site.
A clear process from first conversation to completion. No mystery, no surprises.
Onboarding and audit
I take over the site properly. Full audit of plugins, themes, hosting, backups and security. Any immediate issues are flagged and discussed. You get a clear baseline report of where the site stands.
Hosting migration (if needed)
If your current hosting is slow or unreliable, I migrate your site to my managed UK hosting infrastructure. Zero downtime in most cases, full testing before and after.
Updates and baseline fixes
WordPress core, all plugins and all themes updated and tested on a staging copy first. Any known security vulnerabilities patched. Performance baseline measured.
Monitoring setup
Uptime monitoring, malware scanning, backup verification and Search Console alerts all configured. I know about problems before you do.
Ongoing monthly work
Monthly updates applied, backups verified, performance checks run, content changes handled. Monthly report showing site health, uptime and any actions taken.
Support whenever you need it
When you have a question, a change request or a problem, you contact me directly. No tickets, no waiting in a queue. Most requests handled same day.
What clients say.
"Searching for website designers gave us a long list to choose from, but we're so glad we found Richard at Harrison Mann. He's been incredibly helpful with digital marketing advice and support, and thanks to him, we've now got a solid plan in place to boost footfall at both of our salons."
"We wanted more control over our website, as we'd been relying on another agency to make updates. Being able to change content ourselves quickly was important, and the custom WordPress website now lets us do just that. The new site has already helped boost our sales."
"After opening our new flooring showroom, I knew we needed a strong online presence. Finding the right website designer in Bradford made all the difference. We now have a great site that shows up locally for the keywords our customers are searching. It's the little percentage improvements that the team have really helped us with, we're already seeing more people coming through the doors."
Honest answers about website maintenance.
No jargon, no upselling you things you do not need. Here is what a care plan actually means in practice.
Yes, if your site is on WordPress. WordPress powers over 40% of the internet and is the most targeted platform by automated attacks. Unpatched plugins are the number one cause of hacked sites. A care plan is not optional maintenance, it is essential protection.
If you are on a care plan, I deal with it. I have clean backups, I know how the site is built, and I can restore or clean it typically within a few hours. Without a care plan or a backup, recovery can take days and cost significantly more.
Yes. I take on sites built by other developers and agencies regularly. I audit first, document everything, fix any immediate issues and then bring it into the care plan. I am honest about the condition of a site before committing to a plan.
Monthly rolling after the first 3-month period. No penalties, no hidden exit fees. I export all your content and give you everything you need to continue with another provider.
Frequently asked questions.
Ready to talk about a care plan?
Tell me about your site, what it is built on, who manages it currently and any concerns you have. I will come back with an honest assessment and a clear recommendation.