Software updates
CMS core, themes, plugins and apps are updated with a backup taken first, then key pages, forms and checkout are checked afterwards. Plugins that are no longer supported are flagged with a replacement.
Keep your website updated, backed up and fast.
Website maintenance keeps your site working after launch: software updates, backups, speed and security checks, broken link repairs, content changes and a monthly report of what was done. Trip in Brazil was audited at 100% Semrush Site Health across 313 pages and Accessible Trip Brazil at 0 broken assets across 240 routes, and maintenance repeats checks like these as content changes. It suits businesses on WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Webflow or custom code that want 1 team responsible for the site.
Updated 27 October 2026
| What you get | Software updates, backups, speed and security checks, broken link fixes, content changes and a monthly report |
|---|---|
| Platforms | WordPress, WooCommerce, Shopify, Webflow and custom-coded sites |
| Who it suits | Businesses whose website brings in leads, bookings or sales and who have no developer on staff |
| What you need to start | Access to the site and hosting, a list of known problems and any changes waiting to be made |
| Reporting | A monthly report of updates, backups, fixes, speed results and open issues |
| Proof | Trip in Brazil: 100% Semrush Site Health, 0 errors, 313 pages crawled at project QA |
What gets done
The work that keeps your site healthy.
Each task runs on a schedule or when you ask for it, and every task is recorded in your monthly report.
Backups you can restore
Files and database are backed up on a schedule and stored away from the live server. Restores are tested, so you know a backup works before you need it.
Speed checks
Mobile and desktop speed are measured against Core Web Vitals each month. When pages slow down, heavy images, scripts and caching settings are fixed.
Security checks
The site is scanned for malware and unexpected file changes, unused plugins and old admin accounts are removed, and logins are reviewed. Anything found is fixed and written into the report.
Broken links and errors
A monthly crawl finds broken links, missing images, redirect chains and pages that return errors. Each is fixed or redirected so visitors and search engines reach a working page.
Content changes
Text, prices, photos, team members, new pages and blog posts are changed when you send the request. Forms are tested after each change so enquiries keep arriving in the right inbox.
Compare
Do it yourself, hire a freelancer or use a maintenance plan.
3 ways to look after a website after launch, compared task by task.
| Compare | Do it yourself | Freelancer on call | Maintenance with Rizer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suits | Small sites with few plugins, run by an owner with time and technical confidence | Occasional fixes on a site that rarely changes | Sites that bring in leads or sales and change often |
| Software updates | You run them and check the site afterwards | Done when you ask and pay for the job | Done on a schedule, with a backup first and checks after |
| Backups | Depends on your host, platform or a plugin you set up | Usually only when requested | Scheduled, stored away from the server and restore-tested |
| Speed and security checks | Only if you know which tools to run and what the results mean | When a problem is reported | Checked every month and recorded in the report |
| Fixes and content changes | Your own time | Depends on the freelancer's availability | Sent as a request and handled within the plan |
| Reporting | None, unless you keep your own notes | Usually an invoice per job | A monthly report of updates, backups, fixes and checks |
| Knowledge of the site | Yours | Held by 1 person | Held by a team that also handles design, development, SEO and ads |
| Cost shape | Your time plus any paid tools; the lowest cash cost | Paid per job or per hour | A plan agreed after the free 15-minute call |
Do it yourself if the site is small and rarely changes, call a freelancer for a single job, and choose a maintenance plan when the site brings in business and needs regular care.
Proof
Sites checked page by page.
Trip in Brazil recorded 100% Semrush Site Health with 0 errors across 313 crawled pages, Accessible Trip Brazil was audited at 712 asset targets with 0 missing across 240 routes, and Rio Day Trip moved to a new build with 51 permanent redirects so its rankings carried over. These are the checks maintenance repeats as a site changes.
How it works
6 steps, from audit to monthly report.
Maintenance starts with an audit of your site, then settles into a monthly routine.
01
Free 15-minute call
Tell Rizer which platform the site runs on, what is broken and which changes are waiting.
02
Site audit
Software versions, plugins, backups, speed, security, broken links and forms are checked and the findings written down.
03
Urgent fixes first
Errors, broken forms, security problems and missing backups found in the audit are fixed before anything else.
04
Monthly routine
Updates, backups, speed and security checks and a broken link crawl run every month.
05
Changes on request
Send text, price, photo or page changes, and each change is made and checked on the live site.
06
Monthly report
A report lists the updates, backups, fixes, speed results and open issues, with recommended next steps.
Cost and time
What sets the cost.
Maintenance is quoted after the free 15-minute call and a look at your site. These 4 things set the cost.
8+Years delivering
120+Projects delivered
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A client review.
"Rizer did SEO on my new travel agency site and we landed our first client within days. Clear reporting, kind communication, real results."
Benni Klein, Owner, Accessible Trip Brazil
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Questions
Questions about Website maintenance.
What does website maintenance include?
Website maintenance includes software updates, backups, speed checks, security checks, broken link fixes, content changes and a monthly report. Each task runs on a schedule or on request, and the report records what was done and what still needs attention.
How much does website maintenance cost?
The cost depends on the platform, the size of the site, how often content changes and its current condition, so Rizer quotes after a free 15-minute call. A small Webflow site needs less work each month than a multilingual WooCommerce store with many plugins.
Do I need maintenance if my site is on Shopify or Webflow?
Yes, though less of it. Shopify and Webflow host and update the platform itself, but apps, content, speed, broken links, forms and tracking still need checking. A Shopify store also needs its apps and checkout tested after changes.
Can you maintain a website someone else built?
Yes, maintenance starts with an audit of the code, plugins, hosting, backups and speed, whoever built the site. Urgent problems found in the audit are fixed first, then the monthly routine begins.
Can you fix my website if it is broken or hacked?
Yes, a broken or hacked site is repaired or restored from a clean backup, and the weakness that let the problem in is closed. Common causes are outdated plugins, unused admin accounts and weak passwords. The fix and every change made are recorded in the report.
What is in the monthly maintenance report?
The monthly report lists the updates installed, backups taken, speed results, security checks, broken links fixed, content changes made and any open issues. It also names recommended next steps, such as replacing an unsupported plugin or compressing heavy images.
Does website maintenance help SEO?
Yes, it supports SEO by keeping the technical basics in order: working links, no crawl errors and fast pages. Growing your rankings also needs keyword and content work, covered by SEO services.
Can I still edit my website myself?
Yes, you keep your own access and can edit the site whenever you like. The monthly crawl and checks find any broken links, forms or layouts a change introduces, and they are fixed in the same routine.
Start here
Hand over the upkeep of your site.
Send your site address and the problems you already know about. Get an audit plan and a quote on the free 15-minute call.