Most London businesses launch WordPress sites then ignore them. No updates for months. Backups failing. Security vulnerabilities piling up. Then the site breaks or gets hacked. Recovery costs thousands.
Here’s what proper WordPress maintenance actually includes and why it is a vital investment for your business.
Why WordPress Needs Maintenance
WordPress isn’t set-and-forget software. It is a dynamic ecosystem that requires constant attention.
What changes constantly:
- WordPress core updates (every few months).
- Plugin updates (weekly or more).
- Theme updates (periodically).
- PHP version requirements and server environments.
- Security threats evolving daily.
- Performance degrading over time without database optimization.
What Happens Without Maintenance?
The real costs of neglect often far outweigh the cost of a monthly plan.
Common problems: Site hacked and defaced, malware infecting visitors, Google blacklisting, rankings dropping due to speed issues, and customer data being compromised.
Recovery costs:
- Malware cleanup: £500–£2,000
- Blacklist removal: £300–£800
- Emergency fixes: £150–£300/hour
- Lost revenue and damaged reputation.
Essential Maintenance Tasks
What every professional WordPress site in London needs regularly:
Updates & Security: Update core, plugins, and themes within days of release. Security monitoring includes daily malware scans, login monitoring, and file change detection.
Backups: Daily automated off-site backups with multiple restore points. Backups are your ultimate insurance policy.
Performance: Regular site speed checks, uptime monitoring, image optimization, and database cleanup to prevent “site bloat.”
Maintenance Plan Tiers
| Basic (£150-£300/mo) | Standard (£300-£600/mo) | Premium (£600-£1,200+/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple sites, low traffic. | Business sites, e-commerce. | Mission-critical platforms. |
| Weekly backups, core/plugin updates, email support. | Daily backups, security scans, performance optimization, monthly reports. | Real-time monitoring, 2-hour response, staging site, dedicated manager. |
Maintenance vs. Management
These services are often confused, but they serve different goals:
- Maintenance: Keeping the lights on. Focuses on technical health, security, and updates.
- Management: Growing the presence. Focuses on content planning, analytics review, and proactive strategic improvements.
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Questions to Ask Your Provider
- How quickly are security patches applied?
- Do you test updates on a staging site first?
- Where exactly are the backups stored?
- Is hack cleanup included in the monthly fee?
- What is the guaranteed response time for an emergency?
What AlgoSemantic Offers
Our WordPress maintenance for London businesses provides local expertise in your timezone.
Standard Plan (£300/month): Daily off-site backups, daily security scans, monthly optimization, and 1 hour of content changes.
Premium Plan (£600/month): Real-time monitoring, 2-hour emergency response, 3 hours of content changes, and a dedicated staging environment.
Why AlgoSemantic? Since 2018, we have maintained 150+ sites with 99.9% uptime and zero data loss. We provide a London-based team that proactively prevents breaches before they happen.
Need Professional WordPress Maintenance?
We’ll review your site and recommend the right level for your needs and budget.
Email us: contact@algosemantic.com
Call us: +44 7412 808430
Google Map: 10C Church Ln, Bushwood London, United Kingdom
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