If you own a website, you probably already know that the work doesn’t stop after launch. Keeping a website online, secure, and running smoothly is a continuous process—and like anything else in business, it comes with a cost. But how much should you expect to spend on website maintenance, and what do you actually get for that investment?
In this post, we’ll break down what typical website maintenance costs look like, what’s included in those services, and why Total WP Support offers one of the best values in the industry for ongoing WordPress maintenance and support.
What Is Website Maintenance?
Website maintenance refers to the ongoing tasks required to keep your site functional, secure, fast, and up to date. It’s like routine maintenance for your car—if you ignore it, you risk bigger problems down the road.
Website maintenance services often include:
- Software and plugin updates
- Security monitoring and malware scans
- Hourly, Daily or Weekly backups
- 24×7 Uptime monitoring
- Speed and performance optimization
- Maintenance such as fixing broken links or layout issues
- Troubleshooting and WordPress technical support
- Content or plugin adjustments
Website Maintenance Cost: What Should You Expect to Pay?
The cost to maintain a website varies depending on the size of your site, its complexity, and how much support you need. Here’s a general breakdown:
Basic Website Maintenance Plans
Includes updates, backups, and basic monitoring.
Estimated cost: $50 – $150/month
Standard Business Packages
Includes more advanced monitoring, plugin support, and troubleshooting.
Estimated cost: $150 – $300/month
Advanced WordPress Management
For large, complex, or WooCommerce sites needing active support and development.
Estimated cost: $300 – $1000+/month
Total WP Support offers flexible plans starting at $69/month, making us one of the more affordable WordPress support companies available—with options designed for small businesses, agencies, bloggers, and eCommerce sites alike.
Why Ongoing Maintenance Matters
Cutting corners on WordPress maintenance costs might save money short-term, but it can lead to major issues down the road:
- Security breaches and data loss
- Site crashes and long downtimes
- Broken forms, images, or pages
- Slow page speeds that hurt SEO and conversions
Website upkeep is a smart investment. It keeps your site safe, reliable, and looking its best—24/7.
What’s Included in Total WP Support Plans?
All WordPress maintenance plans from Total WP Support include:
- Core, plugin, and theme updates
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- Hourly, Daily or weekly backups
- Security scans and malware removal
- Performance tuning and speed optimization
- Fixes for broken links or layout issues
- Email, Phone, Zoom and ticket support with fast response times
- Monthly reports and performance insights
Why Total WP Support Offers the Best Value
- North America-Based Team: Work directly with experienced professionals—no outsourcing.
- Flexible Pricing: Plans for every stage of business, from basic to premium care.
- Deep Experience: We’ve worked with hundreds of WordPress sites across many industries.
- Long-Term Value: We proactively fix issues and improve your site—not just maintain it.
What Affects Your Website Management Fees?
Website management pricing can depend on:
- Number of pages and plugins
- Frequency of updates and content changes
- eCommerce or WooCommerce functionality
- Hosting quality and server setup
- Custom development or integrations
- Website traffic
At Total WP Support, we help you get the most out of your budget with the right balance of performance, security, and growth-ready support.
Is Website Maintenance Worth the Cost?
Absolutely. For a small monthly fee, you avoid emergencies, prevent WordPress hacks, and make sure your website is always ready for visitors. It’s one of the best investments you can make in your digital presence.
With Total WP Support, you’re not just paying for upkeep—you’re gaining a reliable partner who will keep your website secure, optimized, and up to date.
Ready for Stress-Free Website Maintenance?
If you’re looking for affordable, high-quality WordPress maintenance services, we’d love to help. Total WP Support provides full-service WordPress management designed to keep your site safe, fast, and functional—every day of the year.
Contact us for more information about our WordPress maintenance plans and which one will fit your websites needs best.
Let us take care of your WordPress website—so you can take care of your business.