# Website maintenance > WordPress Website maintenance Keep your website secure, updated and properly looked after From managed hosting to full Website Care across one site or several, we handle the technical jobs that keep WordPress sites running smoothly. Built by the same team… > URL: https://rubberduckers.co.uk/website-maintenance/ > Last modified: 2026-06-27T22:24:07+00:00 # WordPress Website maintenance ## Keep your website secure, updated and properly looked after From managed hosting to full Website Care across one site or several, we handle the technical jobs that keep WordPress sites running smoothly. Built by the same team that designs, develops and grows websites, not a hosting company with a support inbox. **From £25/month. Pay annually and get two months free.** [Get in touch 👉](/contact/)[View plans](#plans)From £25 per monthMinimum term: three monthsSave with annual billing ## Our WordPress maintenance plans Three clear options depending on whether you need a secure home for your site, full hands-on care, or care across multiple sites under one plan. All three cover WordPress sites only. Prices exclude VAT. ## 🏠 ## Managed Hosting A secure, managed home for your WordPress site. Hosting, SSL, backups and round-the-clock monitoring, without the technical headache.✅Premium WordPress hosting and SSL✅24/7 security monitoring and firewall✅Daily server backups✅Client portal access✅Standard hourly rate for extra work ### £25/mo Most popular 💛 ## Website Care Full WordPress care for businesses who want the site in safe hands. Updates, backups, monitoring and support, without the surprises.✅Everything in Managed Hosting✅Daily offsite backups and weekly safe updates✅Monthly health and security report✅Form testing, email routing and analytics✅30 minutes of flexible support time each month ### £125/mo 💪 ## Multi-site Care Full Website Care across two or more sites under one plan. One contact, one invoice, the same level of care on every site you run.✅Everything in Website Care, per site✅£95 per site per month, minimum two sites✅Support time pooled across all sites✅One point of contact, one invoice, one relationship✅Same care standard on every siteFrom ### £190/mo ## Some of the organisations we work with Pay annually on any plan and get two months free.Three-month minimum on Website Care and Multi-site Care. ## Why website maintenance matters A WordPress site can look fine on the surface while small problems build up in the background. Outdated plugins, broken forms, missed backups and security issues rarely announce themselves nicely. By the time they do, the damage is usually already done. ### Updates handled properly WordPress, plugins and themes need regular attention. We back the site up first, run updates carefully, then check things still behave as they should. If something does go wrong, there is a clear route back. ### Backups you can actually use Backups only help if they are there when you need them. Daily offsite backups mean there is a way back if something breaks, a file disappears, or a page goes wrong. Restoring from a backup should not be a crisis. ### Security that stays switched on Monitoring, firewall protection and virtual patching help spot problems early and reduce the chance of nasty surprises. Security is not a one-off setting, it is an ongoing job. ### A site that keeps doing its job A broken enquiry form or odd layout bug can quietly cost leads for weeks before anyone notices. Proper website maintenance keeps the site working, so it can keep doing what it is there to do. ## What's included in each plan This is the technical cover behind our plans. Secure hosting, backups, monitoring, updates and support that keep your site in good shape, whether we built it or not. ### What every plan includes Managed Hosting Website care Multi-site care Hosting A safe, secure place for your website to live.SSL Certificate Secure HTTPS connection set up and renewed automatically on every plan.24/7 security monitoring and firewall Ongoing firewall protection and monitoring for vulnerable plugins and themes.Daily server backups Daily backups taken on our managed servers, kept for rolling recovery.Daily malware scan Daily scans on our managed servers to flag anything that needs attention.Client portal A simple dashboard for tickets, updates and site information. ### What Website Care adds Website care Multi-site care Daily offsite backups Daily cloud backups stored separately from the server, for safer recovery if the worst happens.Virtual patching Extra protection when a plugin issue is found and the wider fix is still being worked through.Weekly safe updates WordPress, plugins and themes updated carefully and routinely, with a backup before every update.Monthly health and security report A clear snapshot of updates, backups and any useful notes about the site.Cookie-free analytics Useful website stats without the cookie faff.Contact form testing Regular checks to make sure enquiries are still coming through.SMTP email routing Improves delivery for website forms and notifications, so messages reach you reliably.Flexible support time 30 minutes of flexible support each month, used on small fixes, content updates, minor tweaks and the day-to-day stuff that keeps the site moving. Multi-site Care pools 30 minutes per site across the plan. ## What proper website care covers ## WordPress updates and daily offsite backups Updates sound simple until they are not. Plugins conflict, layouts shift, forms stop sending, and suddenly a quick job turns into an afternoon. We handle updates carefully and keep daily offsite backups in place, so there is a clear route back if something goes wrong. ### Regular updates help close off known vulnerabilities ### A backup runs before every update, so there is always a way back ### Careful checks help catch issues before they turn into bigger problems For bigger work, like major version updates, plugin migrations or anything that touches site structure, we work in a staging environment first so the live site stays untouched. ## Advanced WordPress security with virtual patching Security issues do not always wait politely for the next plugin update. Virtual patching helps reduce risk while the wider fix catches up, especially when a vulnerable plugin cannot be updated safely straight away. ### Ongoing monitoring helps flag issues earlier ### Virtual patching adds cover while the proper fix is being worked through ### A practical layer of protection, not just a warning email after the fact ## Transparent monthly WordPress maintenance reports You should be able to see what has been handled and know the site is being looked after. Our monthly reports give you a clear snapshot of updates, backups and any useful notes about the site. ### A simple view of what has been done ### Peace of mind that the site is being looked after ### A clearer starting point if anything needs attention next ## When one site becomes several A lot of businesses start with one website. Then a second brand launches, a campaign site goes live, or a sub-division needs its own space. Before long, there is a main site, a landing page, a secondary brand site and a legacy blog, all on different setups, all needing attention, all at risk of falling through the cracks. Multi-site Care brings them back under one plan. Same level of care on every site, one point of contact, one invoice, one relationship. Useful for businesses with multiple brochure sites, sub-brands, campaign landing pages, or anyone who has ended up with more WordPress sites than they planned for. You can mix and match site sizes within the plan. A larger main site and a smaller brochure site still count as two, priced the same per site. Most clients land on two or three sites. Two sites works out at £190 a month, three at £285, five at £475. We take a look at each site first to make sure it is a good fit for Website Care standards. ## Looking for more than maintenance? Website Care keeps your WordPress site secure, updated and properly looked after. If you want strategy, creative delivery and direct access to our team on top of that, [Growth Partner](https://rubberduckers.co.uk/growth-partner/) is the next step up. It is a monthly retainer that includes Website Care for eligible WordPress sites, then adds quarterly planning, regular check-ins and creative delivery time each month, so the site keeps improving rather than just staying still. [Get in touch 👉](/contact/)[Found out more](/growth-partner/) ## Why clients choose us for WordPress maintenance We are a creative agency that designs, builds and grows websites. Website maintenance is part of that picture, not a separate hosting business with a support inbox bolted on.🧩 ### Built by the people who build websites If something technical comes up that touches design, development or content, the same team handles it. No handoffs, no re-explaining the project from scratch.🛡️ ### Honest about what is included Clear plans, clear pricing, and plain language about what is and is not covered. No surprise invoices, no hidden gotchas in the small print.🛠️ ### Care from people who know how WordPress is built We design and develop WordPress sites every day. That means we know what tends to break, what to keep an eye on, and how to fix things when they do. Whether we built the site or not.📈 ### Room to grow when you need it Starting with Managed Hosting is fine. Moving up to Website Care when the site goes live is fine. Adding sites to a Multi-site plan later is fine. Stepping up to Growth Partner when maintenance is not enough is fine. The plans are designed to move with the business. ## FAQs about WordPress website maintenance What is website maintenance?Website maintenance is the ongoing work that keeps your site secure, updated and working properly. That usually includes WordPress updates, plugin checks, backups, security monitoring, form testing and general upkeep. Without it, small problems build up in the background until something breaks.How much does website maintenance cost in the UK?It depends on what is included. Our Managed Hosting starts at £25 per month, Website Care is £125 per month, and Multi-site Care is £95 per site per month from two sites. If you need more than maintenance, [Growth Partner](https://rubberduckers.co.uk/growth-partner/) starts from £995 per month and includes Website Care for eligible WordPress sites.[Find out more](/growth-partner/)What’s the difference between hosting and maintenance?Hosting is where the website lives. Website maintenance is the ongoing work that keeps it updated, backed up, secure and running properly. Most WordPress sites need both. Our Website Care plan bundles hosting and maintenance together, so you are not juggling two suppliers for one site.Do you only support websites you built?No. We can look after WordPress websites built by other agencies or developers too. We usually take a quick look first to make sure the site is a good fit for the level of care you want.What happens if an update breaks something?That is exactly why updates need to be handled carefully. We back the site up before every update, run them in sequence rather than all at once, and check things still work afterwards. If something does break, the backup gives us a clear route to roll back. Updates should be a routine part of care, not a weekly gamble.Can I maintain my own WordPress website?You can, but it takes time and a bit of confidence when something goes wrong. Plenty of business owners would rather not spend their week dealing with plugin conflicts, broken layouts or forms that quietly stop working. Website Care is there for people who would rather the site was handled by someone else.Can you look after more than one WordPress site under a single plan?Yes. Multi-site Care covers Website Care across two or more sites at £95 per site per month, with support time pooled across the plan. Useful for businesses running a main site plus a campaign or brochure site, sub-brands, or multiple WordPress properties under one umbrella.What is the difference between Website Care and Growth Partner?Website Care focuses on the technical upkeep of your WordPress site. Updates, backups, monitoring, reporting and support time. Growth Partner includes Website Care for eligible WordPress sites, then adds ongoing strategy, creative delivery and direct access to the team to help keep things moving forward. Maintenance is about keeping the site safe. Growth Partner is about keeping the site improving.Can we pay annually?Yes. Pay annually on any plan and get two months free. That works out as a saving of almost 17% against the monthly rate.Is there a minimum term?Managed Hosting rolls month to month. Website Care and Multi-site Care have a three-month minimum to let the rhythm of care and reporting actually settle in.Do you support non-WordPress sites?Our plans are built around WordPress. If your site runs on something else, get in touch and we will let you know whether we can help, or point you toward a better fit.What if our WordPress site is in a mess?Happens often. Older sites with outdated plugins, half-working backups or broken contact forms are exactly the kind of thing Website Care is designed to sort out. We will take a look first, flag anything that needs cleaning up before care starts, and give you a clear route forward.[(opens in a new tab)](https://search.google.com/local/reviews?placeid=ChIJ0Y_IdDxxdEgRVMu00XIuMqU) ## We’re proudly rated 4.9 stars on And if you keep scrolling, our clients get even nicer.Libby Bundock Founder, BNDK ConsultingI was truly blown away. I couldn't recommend them enough!I couldn't recommend Jay & Ross from Rubber Duckers enough. I had booked a session for a introductory video and some headshots - they made me feel so at ease, were so helpful with directing me and the end product was far beyond what I had expected, I was truly blown away. I couldn't recommend them enough! Rae Walters CEO, RWAFA fantastic outcome and a very positive experience from start to finishThe improvements in functionality and navigation are immediately noticeable, and the overall design feels much more modern with a significantly better user experience. It's been great to incorporate new technology that makes the back-end processes much more streamlined and efficient. Cristina Gueco Senior Engagement & Outreach Manager, GAN GlobalWorking with Rubber Duckers was a game-changer for usOur old site was outdated and a struggle to manage without a dedicated webmaster, and the new one is the opposite: modern, intuitive, and genuinely enjoyable to use. They cared as much about the back-end experience as the front, and the result is a site that looks brilliant, reflects who we are, and has already impressed our stakeholders. Nicola Ayrton-Guest Museum Director, Household Cavalry MuseumWe had a fantastic experience working with Rubber Duckers on the redevelopment of the Household Cavalry Museum website. From the outset, they took the time to really listen to us. They wanted to understand our weak points and appreciate our key goals, particularly around driving income through the website and ensuring a mobile-first experience. Linda Wallace Chief Exec, PHA Homes"We now have a website that really speaks to our mission."I’m so pleased with the website. You’ve done an incredible job and been genuinely lovely to work with. Thank you. Philip Warr DL Chief Executive, Purpose HomesEver reliable and responsive, Rubber Duckers have supported us to achieve triple digit growth by articulating both what we do and what we offer as a business. David Vosser Treasurer, Hampshire AthleticsExcellent team to work with, who helped us Design, Develop and Launch a new web site. Helpful and open guidance was vey much appreciated through what could have been a tricky journey. The outcome is a new web site fully supported which is just what we wanted. Thank you. Nicola Reid Director, Avonclyde Bespoke LabelsTraffic has increased substantially and we have had an influx of new customersWe got the Rubber Duckers in to fully revamp our website as well as carry out a photo and video shoot on site. They took the time to understand our business and what we were trying to achieve. Jonathan Pierre Founder, The Something More ClubRoss came to take photographs for our first-ever live experience, The Something More Club™. Not only was he super easy to work with, but we also had the fully edited photos back the next morning, ready for publishing on our socials: top man and top-quality work. I'd recommend Ross to all of my business contacts without hesitation. Donald Young Director, Coconut LimeMy go-to for anything website relatedRecently helped me to migrate our company website and we've set up a yearly care plan so I don't need to worry about updates/backups anymore 🥳 Ben Vallance Founder & CEO, AmzIncubatorWe couldn't be happier with the outcome.Ross and Chris made everything easy to follow and nailed the project scope, delivering quickly and beyond expectations. They’ve been great to work with, and I’d happily work with them again or recommend them for any website project. Hannah Lewis Owner, Bridge Beauty"Thanks guys you’re ducking awesome 🐥"The photography & videos all brought the site to life. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this professional, friendly, fun & happy company to anyone! Thanks guys you’re ducking awesome 🐥 Jon Tilt Coach, Southampton Athletic ClubWe worked with Rubber Duckers to make our athletics club website the best of the best and they did a superb job. I can highly recommend this team. Aline Boblin Founder and CEO, Menopause Knowledge CIC"It all went smoothly without impacting our services."As a small organisation, we really appreciated the ease of communication and how the project was completed in a straightforward manner. Leon Yemoh Programme Director, Street 2 School"The energy and enthusiasm was amazing."The energy and enthusiasm the guys at Rubber Duckers brought to the project was amazing. They've given us the best chance to stand out with a slick website and engaging content. Tomasz Dyl Managing Director, GottaBe! Marketing"Very supportive, always hands-on and dedicated."We have worked with the Rubber Duckers for over 8 years now. They've been brilliant - very supportive, always hands-on and dedicated. Natalie Meagher Head of Housing, PHA HomesIt’s been a really positive experience, and I’ve genuinely enjoyed working with you. I’d never been involved in developing a new website before, but you made the process smooth and surprisingly interesting. Thank you for your amazing support in bringing our new website to life. Desmond Moreira Founder & CEO, Be OriginalThese guys are fab, amazing to deal with and produce some really good work! Liam Charmer Founder & CEO, RemiamGreat people worked with for many years. Mikey Basra CEO, City EstatesI have used Rubber Duckers for many years now and will continue to do so, as the quality of their work, from designing websites, to videography and photography, is simply fantastic. Geoff Sim Coach & Mentor, Coach & MentorTheir ongoing support and personable nature made it easy for me to ask those ‘silly questions’, I cannot recommend them highly enough and look forwards to continuing working with them. You are my absolute go-to in the digital space! Matt Ray Entrepreneur, The team are highly professional, skilled and dynamic. I have always appreciated the attention to detail and the ability of the team to bring a vision to life. Chris Mills Director, Voyage Financial Planning"They made the whole experience calm and light hearted."The whole process from start to finish was so easy and professional. They made the whole experience calm and light hearted. Charlotte Butler Founder, Alfie's WishYou really understood the brief to create a beautiful but professional charity film for us. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Tracey Jones Chair, Southampton Athletic ClubRubber Duckers didn't just build us a website; they created a digital hub that truly reflects our club's spirit. The integrated functionality has transformed how we manage volunteers, records, and fixtures, making everything seamless. Paul Sherry Founder & CEO, MyTravatarI found the approach very effective and efficient whilst having a solid input into the marcomms strategy that we will utilise. I would recommend Rubber Duckers to any business, and I look forward to utilising their knowledge again. Nick Basra Landlord, City Estates"We look forward to continue working with the team for many years to come."We have worked with Rubber Duckers for the best part of 10 years now and the whole team stand out for their work and efforts to keep us happy as customers. Kevin Stansfield Sales Director & Head of Coaching, ActionCoachGreat company of passionate guys. Libby Bundock Founder, BNDK ConsultingI was truly blown away. I couldn't recommend them enough!I couldn't recommend Jay & Ross from Rubber Duckers enough. I had booked a session for a introductory video and some headshots - they made me feel so at ease, were so helpful with directing me and the end product was far beyond what I had expected, I was truly blown away. I couldn't recommend them enough! Rae Walters CEO, RWAFA fantastic outcome and a very positive experience from start to finishThe improvements in functionality and navigation are immediately noticeable, and the overall design feels much more modern with a significantly better user experience. It's been great to incorporate new technology that makes the back-end processes much more streamlined and efficient. Cristina Gueco Senior Engagement & Outreach Manager, GAN GlobalWorking with Rubber Duckers was a game-changer for usOur old site was outdated and a struggle to manage without a dedicated webmaster, and the new one is the opposite: modern, intuitive, and genuinely enjoyable to use. They cared as much about the back-end experience as the front, and the result is a site that looks brilliant, reflects who we are, and has already impressed our stakeholders. Nicola Ayrton-Guest Museum Director, Household Cavalry MuseumWe had a fantastic experience working with Rubber Duckers on the redevelopment of the Household Cavalry Museum website. From the outset, they took the time to really listen to us. They wanted to understand our weak points and appreciate our key goals, particularly around driving income through the website and ensuring a mobile-first experience. Linda Wallace Chief Exec, PHA Homes"We now have a website that really speaks to our mission."I’m so pleased with the website. You’ve done an incredible job and been genuinely lovely to work with. Thank you. Philip Warr DL Chief Executive, Purpose HomesEver reliable and responsive, Rubber Duckers have supported us to achieve triple digit growth by articulating both what we do and what we offer as a business. David Vosser Treasurer, Hampshire AthleticsExcellent team to work with, who helped us Design, Develop and Launch a new web site. Helpful and open guidance was vey much appreciated through what could have been a tricky journey. The outcome is a new web site fully supported which is just what we wanted. Thank you. Nicola Reid Director, Avonclyde Bespoke LabelsTraffic has increased substantially and we have had an influx of new customersWe got the Rubber Duckers in to fully revamp our website as well as carry out a photo and video shoot on site. They took the time to understand our business and what we were trying to achieve. Jonathan Pierre Founder, The Something More ClubRoss came to take photographs for our first-ever live experience, The Something More Club™. Not only was he super easy to work with, but we also had the fully edited photos back the next morning, ready for publishing on our socials: top man and top-quality work. I'd recommend Ross to all of my business contacts without hesitation. Donald Young Director, Coconut LimeMy go-to for anything website relatedRecently helped me to migrate our company website and we've set up a yearly care plan so I don't need to worry about updates/backups anymore 🥳 Ben Vallance Founder & CEO, AmzIncubatorWe couldn't be happier with the outcome.Ross and Chris made everything easy to follow and nailed the project scope, delivering quickly and beyond expectations. They’ve been great to work with, and I’d happily work with them again or recommend them for any website project. Hannah Lewis Owner, Bridge Beauty"Thanks guys you’re ducking awesome 🐥"The photography & videos all brought the site to life. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this professional, friendly, fun & happy company to anyone! Thanks guys you’re ducking awesome 🐥 Jon Tilt Coach, Southampton Athletic ClubWe worked with Rubber Duckers to make our athletics club website the best of the best and they did a superb job. I can highly recommend this team. Aline Boblin Founder and CEO, Menopause Knowledge CIC"It all went smoothly without impacting our services."As a small organisation, we really appreciated the ease of communication and how the project was completed in a straightforward manner. Leon Yemoh Programme Director, Street 2 School"The energy and enthusiasm was amazing."The energy and enthusiasm the guys at Rubber Duckers brought to the project was amazing. They've given us the best chance to stand out with a slick website and engaging content. Tomasz Dyl Managing Director, GottaBe! Marketing"Very supportive, always hands-on and dedicated."We have worked with the Rubber Duckers for over 8 years now. They've been brilliant - very supportive, always hands-on and dedicated. Natalie Meagher Head of Housing, PHA HomesIt’s been a really positive experience, and I’ve genuinely enjoyed working with you. I’d never been involved in developing a new website before, but you made the process smooth and surprisingly interesting. Thank you for your amazing support in bringing our new website to life. Desmond Moreira Founder & CEO, Be OriginalThese guys are fab, amazing to deal with and produce some really good work! Liam Charmer Founder & CEO, RemiamGreat people worked with for many years. Mikey Basra CEO, City EstatesI have used Rubber Duckers for many years now and will continue to do so, as the quality of their work, from designing websites, to videography and photography, is simply fantastic. Geoff Sim Coach & Mentor, Coach & MentorTheir ongoing support and personable nature made it easy for me to ask those ‘silly questions’, I cannot recommend them highly enough and look forwards to continuing working with them. You are my absolute go-to in the digital space! Matt Ray Entrepreneur, The team are highly professional, skilled and dynamic. I have always appreciated the attention to detail and the ability of the team to bring a vision to life. Chris Mills Director, Voyage Financial Planning"They made the whole experience calm and light hearted."The whole process from start to finish was so easy and professional. They made the whole experience calm and light hearted. Charlotte Butler Founder, Alfie's WishYou really understood the brief to create a beautiful but professional charity film for us. We look forward to working with you again in the future. Tracey Jones Chair, Southampton Athletic ClubRubber Duckers didn't just build us a website; they created a digital hub that truly reflects our club's spirit. The integrated functionality has transformed how we manage volunteers, records, and fixtures, making everything seamless. Paul Sherry Founder & CEO, MyTravatarI found the approach very effective and efficient whilst having a solid input into the marcomms strategy that we will utilise. I would recommend Rubber Duckers to any business, and I look forward to utilising their knowledge again. Nick Basra Landlord, City Estates"We look forward to continue working with the team for many years to come."We have worked with Rubber Duckers for the best part of 10 years now and the whole team stand out for their work and efforts to keep us happy as customers. Kevin Stansfield Sales Director & Head of Coaching, ActionCoachGreat company of passionate guys. ## Ready to get your site looked after? ## 🏠 ## Managed Hosting For sites that just need a secure home. No fuss, no extras.✅Premium WordPress hosting and SSL✅24/7 security monitoring and firewall✅Daily server backups✅Client portal access✅Standard hourly rate for extra work ### £25/mo Most popular 💛 ## Website Care For businesses who want proper weekly care, not just a monitoring dashboard.✅Everything in Managed Hosting✅Daily offsite backups and weekly safe updates✅Monthly health and security report✅Form testing, email routing and analytics✅30 minutes of flexible support time each month ### £125/mo 💪 ## Multi-site Care For businesses running more than one WordPress site under a single plan.✅Everything in Website Care, per site✅£95 per site per month, minimum two sites✅Support time pooled across all sites✅One point of contact, one invoice, one relationship✅Same care standard on every siteFrom ### £190/mo ## Let's look after your WordPress site properly 02381112279[Book an intro call 👉](/contact/intro-call/) "(Required)" indicates required fields First name(Required)Last name(Required)Company or organisation(Required)Email address(Required) Phone number(Required)MessageLanding pageReferrer Send