Keep Your Website Fast, Secure & Fully Updated
We handle updates, backups, and security so you can focus on your business. No tech stress — just a website that always works.
What's Included in Our Maintenance Plans
Core & Plugin Updates
WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates — done safely, every month.
Daily Backups
Automated cloud backups, so your data is always safe and restorable.
Security Monitoring
Malware scanning and firewall checks to keep hackers out. Security services →
Uptime Monitoring
We'll know immediately if your site goes down and get it back online fast.
Speed Optimization
Regular performance checks to keep your site loading in under one second. (Advanced plan)
Content Edits
Need small text or image changes? We'll make them for you each month. (Advanced plan)
Maintenance Plans — Transparent Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | $49/month | Monthly updates, daily backups, security monitoring, 24‑hour response |
| Advanced | $99/month | All Essential features + priority support (6‑hour response), speed tuning, monthly content edits |
No long‑term contract. Cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. Get started today →
Why Regular Maintenance Matters
| Scenario | Without Maintenance | With DevGurux Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Updates | Outdated, vulnerable to hacks | ✅ Always up‑to‑date |
| Backups | None or manual | ✅ Daily, automatic, cloud‑stored |
| Security | Reactive only | ✅ Proactive monitoring & alerts |
| Site Speed | Gradually slows down | ✅ Tuned for sub‑second loads |
| Support | Hiring a developer when problems arise | ✅ Priority support included |
Hidden realities that leave websites vulnerable (most site owners ignore)
🔁 Abandoned plugins = backdoors
Plugins no longer updated by developers become security holes. We audit and replace them before they cause harm.
💾 Backups are worthless if untested
Many backup plugins fail silently. We test restores monthly to ensure your data can actually be recovered.
🔗 Brute‑force attacks on login
Without login limiting, attackers can try thousands of passwords. We implement rate limiting and 2FA.
🧠 Performance creep kills speed
Over time, images, database, and plugins slow your site. We monitor and optimize monthly to maintain sub‑second loads.
Insight: A $49/month maintenance plan costs far less than emergency hack repair ($500–$5,000). Prevention is always cheaper.
“It depends” – when standard maintenance advice backfires
5 things maintenance pros know (but site owners rarely hear)
Monthly updates are not optional
WordPress releases security patches regularly. Skipping updates is the #1 cause of hacks.
Your hosting's backup is not enough
Hosting backups may be weekly or deleted quickly. We maintain off‑site backups for full control.
Old database tables bloat your site
Post revisions, spam comments, and transients accumulate. We clean them monthly to keep speed high.
Broken links hurt SEO silently
Internal 404s confuse users and Google. We scan and fix broken links regularly. SEO services →
“Unlimited revisions” doesn’t include maintenance
We separate design revisions from ongoing care. Maintenance plans are dedicated to stability, not scope creep.
Website maintenance myth vs reality (from 50+ managed sites)
❌ Common myths
- “My site is small, so hackers don’t care.” – Hackers automate attacks on thousands of sites, regardless of size.
- “I can just rebuild if something breaks.” – Loss of data, SEO rankings, and customer trust costs far more than maintenance.
- “Maintenance is just updates – I can do it myself.” – You can, but one wrong update can crash your site. We test first.
✅ Reality (from our data)
- 90% of hacked WordPress sites were running outdated plugins – regular updates prevent most attacks.
- Managed sites load 40% faster on average than unmaintained ones due to ongoing optimization.
- Businesses with maintenance plans save 15+ hours/year not dealing with tech emergencies.
Advanced: how maintenance needs change as your site grows
| Factor | Small site (1–50 pages) | Growing site (50–500 pages) | Large site (500+ pages) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly (security patches) | Daily (staged updates) |
| Backup retention | 30 days | 90 days | 1 year + off‑site |
| Monitoring | Basic uptime | Performance + security alerts | 24/7, multi‑layered |
| Content edits | 1–2 hours/month | 5–10 hours/month | Unlimited with retainer |
| Maintenance cost | $49/mo | $149/mo | $399/mo+ |
Insight: Start with the Essential plan, then upgrade as your site grows. We scale protection and performance with you.