WordPress maintenance – updates and backups so the site stays up
WordPress maintenance exists because of one thing: a site nobody updates gets broken into. Plugin and core updates, a backup that has actually been restored at least once, and the small fixes in between. Higher tiers also cover publishing your articles and running your Google Business Profile. From €85 net per month.
Want WordPress to run without you in the loop?
You focus on the business. I handle publishing, the technical side and security.
What WordPress maintenance covers
Who WordPress maintenance is for
This makes sense when:
- you write blog articles but do not want to deal with technical SEO (schema, meta, slugs),
- you have a WordPress site and want someone updating and watching it regularly,
- you are wary of updating plugins yourself, because a broken site is a real risk,
- you want one person looking after both the site and the Google Business Profile,
- the site came from another developer – after a short audit I can take it over.
It fits small business owners who want the site actively bringing in customers, without getting into the technical details.
Something else fits better when:
- the site is not on WordPress (Next.js or Astro – see website maintenance instead),
- you only need a one-off emergency fix, a white screen for instance – I quote that ad hoc,
- the site needs a full refresh – then it is better to start with a new one.
If your site is dated and needs a redesign, I can propose a new one in Next.js or Astro – faster, better optimized and easier to maintain.
What does WordPress maintenance cost?
Pick the scope that matches what you need. All prices net; invoices are issued in PLN. No annual contracts – one month notice.
Monthly plan (net)
Technical care
Updates, backups and technical fixes. The site runs and you stop thinking about the plumbing.
- WordPress core, theme and plugin updates
- Backups plus security monitoring
- Technical fixes: expired API keys, broken integrations
- Small content updates on the site
Active site
Technical care plus publishing your articles with SEO in mind. The site grows and runs without your involvement.
- Everything in Technical care
- Publishing your finished articles (up to 2 a month)
- SEO on every post: schema, meta title, description, headings, slug
- Image optimization: filenames, compression, WebP
- Can take over a site after an audit
Full online care
The site, the content and the Google Business Profile in one plan. One person for your whole online presence.
- Everything in Active site
- Running your Google Business Profile
- Business email and signature set up – free at the start
- You save €20 a month versus buying separately
Only need the Google Business Profile looked after, without the website? See Google Business Profile management →
Sites taken over from another developer: before we start I run a short technical audit, and we set the scope and the tier from what it finds.
Not sure which tier to pick?
Tell me about your site – I will match the scope to what you need and say what actually makes sense in your case.
No obligation. You get a price range and a recommendation.
What clients say
What is it like to work with me?
See how I helped other businesses get found online
"Completely professional and very easy to work with from the start. Michał built my company website efficiently, with care for every detail, and it took almost nothing from my side. Big plus for the optimization for Google and AI – the site and the profile are already bringing in the first enquiries and new clients. Reliable, easy to reach, honest and good quality - I recommend working with Michał :)"
"Highly recommended 🙂 Professional help configuring the website, quick to respond and everything explained in plain language. The whole thing went smoothly 🙂"
"Completely professional and a great attitude to the client. Delivered on time, with care for every detail. Quality of the highest order. Reliable, hard-working, attentive and transparent, and of course fair prices - highly recommended!"
"I recommend Michał, he takes building a website and a Google Business Profile very seriously. He explains everything well and turns what the client pictures into something on the screen ☺️"
"I have had the chance to work with Michał on several projects. He pays a lot of attention to detail without losing sight of the whole. He cares about how the product looks. I remember working with him very warmly :) Definitely recommended!"
"Working with Michał was pleasant and very fast. It started with going through what I needed and expected from the website, then came the design, and from the design to the site going live took literally a few days. He listens carefully and turns the client requirements into finished solutions, often suggesting what else could be added so the result brings the most benefit. I recommend this company with full confidence and will be back with other projects!"
"Michał quickly fixed how my website worked. He gave me a lot of valuable advice. I warmly recommend his services."
Reviews were written in Polish on my Google Business Profile and translated here. The originals are on the profile.
Frequently asked questions about WordPress maintenance
What does WordPress maintenance cost?
Technical care (updates, backups, fixes) starts at €85 net per month. Active site, which adds publishing articles with SEO, starts at €150, and Full online care with the Google Business Profile at €320. The final figure depends on how big the site is and what state it is in – for larger sites we agree the scope case by case. Billed monthly, invoiced in PLN.
Will you look after a WordPress site you did not build?
Yes, after a short technical audit I can take it over. I check the state of the site, the plugins and the hosting, and from there we agree the scope and the price.
How often do you run updates and backups?
Monthly as standard, or more often if a lot changes – we match it to your site. The frequency and the scope are agreed at the start.
What if an update breaks the site?
I restore from the backup and find the cause (a plugin conflict, usually), so we are back on a stable version. That is exactly why backups are taken before any significant update.
Do you also fix broken sites (white screen, errors)?
Yes – repairing WordPress sites (errors after an update, a white screen, infections) is a separate job. Once the site is stable we can move on to regular maintenance.
Want someone looking after WordPress permanently?
Let us talk – we will set the scope and the price.
No obligation. You get a price range and a recommendation.
Where I work
I am based in Krakow and work with businesses across southern Poland, and remotely with the rest of the country. A video call and the phone cover it. Prices on this site are in euro – that is the figure you agree to; the invoice comes from a business registered in Poland and is issued in PLN at the National Bank of Poland rate.
Get a quote for WordPress maintenance
Send me the address of your site – I will check the plugins, the updates and the backups, then match a tier. I reply within one working day.