Best WordPress Website Maintenance Packages
Keeping a WordPress website healthy, safe, and profitable requires a lot more than the occasional plugin update. It takes a proactive maintenance mindset, round‑the‑clock support, and an expert team that understands your brand, your goals, and the ever‑changing digital landscape.
At Design the Planet, we’ve built the most comprehensive WordPress website maintenance packages in the United States—born in Louisiana, trusted nationwide, and shaped by more than 25 years of real‑world development experience under our founder, Adrienne Folse.
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Why WordPress Website Maintenance Is Non‑Negotiable
Security First
Cyber‑attacks target outdated core files and abandoned plugins. A single lapse can expose customer data, tank search rankings, and destroy credibility. Our WordPress maintenance plans deliver real‑time malware scanning, firewall hardening, and instant patching—so hackers never get a foothold.
Performance & UX
Slow load times equal lost revenue. We maintain optimal speed by updating PHP, optimizing databases, and tuning caching layers. Every website page becomes lightning‑fast on desktop and mobile, reducing bounce rates while boosting conversions.
SEO & Content Freshness
Google rewards websites that stay current. Regular updates keep code modern and content relevant, preserving your organic rankings. Our team also spots broken links, 404 errors, and formatting glitches before users (or search bots) notice.
Cost Control
Emergency fixes and hacked‑site cleanups cost far more than scheduled maintenance. Our predictable pricing shields your budget from surprise bills and minimizes downtime.
Four Levels of Website Maintenance Plans
Package Ideal Client Key Features Monthly Cost
01
Starter - Level 1
Brochure‑style website owners who simply need core updates | Weekly backups, core & plugin updates, uptime monitoring | $146
02
Growth - Level 2
Local business sites with regular content edits | Everything in Starter plus content edits, speed boosts, basic SEO tasks | $295
03
Pro Level 3
High‑traffic and e‑commerce brands | All Growth features plus WooCommerce support, product changes, tax updates, disaster recovery | advanced quarterly SEO | $399 starting
04
Custom Growth Packages
Mission‑critical | 24 / 7 support, staging environment, priority development, advanced performance tuning, seo and hosting | $ Pricing available after consultation
“A well‑maintained WordPress site isn’t an expense—it’s an income safeguard.”
— Adrienne Folse, Founder & Chief Creative Director
What Makes Our Support Team the Best in the US?
Dedicated WordPress Experts
Every client gets a named account manager plus a five‑person team of certified developers, cybersecurity specialists, and performance engineers.
U.S.‑Based, Louisiana‑Rooted
Though we serve companies from Seattle to Miami, our culture of southern hospitality shines through. Need urgent help? You’ll talk to a friendly, local voice—no overseas call centers.
True 24 / 7 Monitoring
Automated systems ping your website every minute. If uptime drops, our on‑call team mobilizes before you wake up.
Staging‑First Updates
We clone your website to a private staging server, apply updates, and test all pages before going live. That means zero broken features—ever.
Hosting & Development Synergy
We have a national hosting solution for all of our website clients. By controlling both the hosting stack and the maintenance layer, we solve performance issues others miss. We have direct server access 24/7-365
Core Services in Every Package
Service How We Help Benefit
WordPress Core Updates
Apply latest releases within 24 hours | Protects against known exploits
Plugin & Theme Updates
Vet changelogs; replace abandoned plugins | Keeps features compatible
Daily Backups
Off‑site, encrypted storage | Immediate rollback if needed
Performance Optimization
Image compression, database cleanup | Fast load speeds
Security Hardening
Firewall rules, login‑limiters | Reduced hack attempts
Content Edits & Changes
Unlimited text tweaks (Pro+) | Fresh, error‑free web pages
Detailed Reporting
Monthly health scorecard | Full transparency
Advanced Add‑Ons
Managed Hosting
Blazing SSD servers tuned for WordPress.
Custom Development
New features, API integrations, or design refreshes.
SEO Roadmaps
Keyword research and structured‑data deployment.
E‑Commerce Scaling
Inventory syncing, payment‑gateway audits, conversion funnel testing.
ADA Compliance
WCAG guidelines applied across your website.
Our Maintenance Workflow
01
Kickoff Audit
We scan your existing website, flag outdated plugins, and create a remediation roadmap.
02
Staging & Stabilization
Our team builds a sandbox clone, runs updates, and resolves conflicts.
03
Performance Sprint
Caching layers, CDN deployment, image optimization, lazy loading.
04
Live Launch
We move clean code to production during low‑traffic windows.
05
Continuous Support
24 / 7 alert monitoring, weekly plugin sweeps, monthly reporting.
Real Results from Our Clients
Retailer in Shreveport
Reduced page load by 65 %, boosting sales by 18 %.
Healthcare network in Baton Rouge
Fended off 300,000 bot hits with zero downtime.
E‑commerce brand in New Orleans
Saved $7,400 yearly by consolidating hosting and maintenance under one contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I buy a plan if my site isn’t built on WordPress?
A: Yes. Although we specialize in WordPress, our expert developers also maintain Shopify, Webflow, and custom PHP websites.
Q: Do you handle emergency support outside standard hours?
A: Absolutely. Some plans include 24 / 7 critical‑issue support—we never leave you stranded. If you needs this special maintenance let us know.
Q: How long does onboarding take?
A: Starter & Growth clients go live within five business days; Pro & Enterprise sites may require a two‑week stabilization window.
Your Next Step: Choose the Plan that Fits
We understand that every business has unique operational demands. Some need daily content changes; others simply want bulletproof security. Whatever your priorities, our tiered plans deliver the right blend of services and support—backed by the most experienced WordPress specialists in the country.
Ready to maintain a high‑performance website without lifting a finger?
Schedule a free maintenance audit and let our expert team show you the gaps we’ll fill.
Why Design the Planet?
Expertise
8+ expert engineers, designers, and content strategists focused on your website.
Experience
26 years in digital development, plus thousands of client projects completed.
Transparency
Flat‑fee pricing, no surprise invoices.
Scalability
From Louisiana startups to nationwide franchises, our solutions flex with your growth.
Reliability
We answer 98 % of support tickets within 2-5 hours.
Still Unsure? Consider the Cost of Neglect
A small monthly investment in maintenance is the smartest insurance your business can buy.
Revenue Loss
Average hacked website loses $2,000/day in downtime.
Brand Damage
60 % of shoppers abandon a web store if security warnings pop up.
SEO Drop
Google delists malware‑infected domains, killing organic traffic overnight.
Let’s Maintain Your Success
Whether you operate in Baton Rouge, Houston, or Boston, a stable WordPress platform powers every online initiative—from marketing funnels to e‑commerce checkouts. Don’t gamble your digital future on DIY fixes or bargain‑bin providers. Choose the support plan trusted by clients nationwide and fueled by Louisiana hospitality.
Why Wait? Protect Your Website Today!
