A website is not finished on launch day. Software needs updates, content goes out of date and small problems grow if nobody checks. A simple routine keeps your site secure, fast and accurate.
Monthly
- Update the CMS, themes and plugins after taking a backup.
- Confirm backups are running and stored off the server.
- Check that contact forms and enquiry emails arrive.
- Review Search Console for indexing errors and security issues.
- Check uptime reports and fix any downtime causes.
- Update offers, prices and opening hours.
Quarterly
- Run a speed test and compare with previous results. See the speed guide.
- Check for broken links and fix them.
- Review analytics: which pages attract visitors and which lead to enquiries.
- Remove unused plugins, scripts and user accounts.
- Restore a backup to a test location to confirm it works.
Yearly
- Renew the domain and SSL certificate, or confirm auto-renewal.
- Review hosting performance and cost.
- Refresh key pages: services, about and team.
- Review privacy policy, terms and cookie information.
- Check accessibility basics. See accessibility basics.
Who should do it?
Small updates can be handled in-house with training. Security updates, backups and technical issues are best handled by someone experienced, especially on WordPress sites with many plugins.
VENUS DIGITAL CORPORATION provides website maintenance covering updates, security, backups, monitoring and content changes. See Web & Software.
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