• Core Updates: Regular updates to WordPress itself to ensure your site is running the latest version.
• Theme & Plugin Updates: Ensuring themes and plugins are updated for security, performance, and compatibility.
• Security Monitoring: Regular scans and proactive security measures to prevent hacks and vulnerabilities.
• Backups: Automated or manual backups to ensure data safety.
• Performance Optimization: Site speed improvements, caching, and database optimizations.
• Uptime Monitoring: Keeping your site online with monitoring tools that alert if your site goes down.
• Technical Support: Helping with any issues that arise, including bug fixes, conflicts, or minor adjustments.

• Prevent security vulnerabilities: Outdated WordPress versions, themes, or plugins are the most common attack points.
• Keep site functionality smooth: New features and bug fixes come with updates, which ensure compatibility and optimal performance.
• Enhance performance: Without optimization, your website may slow down, which affects user experience and search engine rankings.
• Prevent downtime: Regular checks and monitoring help detect potential issues before they cause site downtime.

• Security risks increase, making it easier for hackers to exploit vulnerabilities.
• Performance deteriorates over time as databases grow, and outdated plugins slow your site down.
• Compatibility issues arise, particularly when WordPress core updates without corresponding theme or plugin updates.
• Search engine rankings may drop, especially if your site becomes slow or vulnerable to security breaches.

• Regular updates to WordPress core, themes, and plugins.
• Malware scans and firewall setups to monitor and block suspicious activity.
• Two-factor authentication and strong password enforcement.
• Daily or weekly security checks to monitor for vulnerabilities.
• Immediate attention to security breaches or threats detected on your site.

Most maintenance providers offer monthly, no-contract plans, allowing clients to cancel at any time. Make sure to clarify any termination policy before signing up.