Your website doesn’t need constant attention.
But it does need regular maintenance.
Here’s a simple schedule to keep everything running smoothly.
Your Website Maintenance Checklist
Monthly Tasks
These are the basics that keep your site running.
- Update WordPress, themes, and plugins
- Run a backup of your website
- Check your contact form
- Click through your site to make sure everything works
👉 This takes about 15–30 minutes
Quarterly Tasks
This is where you clean things up and improve.
- Remove any plugins you’re not using
- Review your website content
- Update any outdated information
- Test your site on mobile
👉 This usually takes about 30–60 minutes
Annual Tasks
These are your once-a-year check-ins.
- Renew your domain and hosting
- Review your branding and messaging
- Decide if your website still reflects your business
- Plan any updates or improvements
👉 Plan for about 1–2 hours once a year
Keep It Simple
You don’t need to check your website every day.
You just need a simple rhythm:
- monthly
- quarterly
- annually
That’s it.
Want to Skip This Altogether?
If you’d rather not think about updates, backups, or troubleshooting…
👉 I offer Website Care and Support to handle it for you.
Final Thoughts
A little consistency keeps your website running well.
You don’t need to do everything.
You just need to stay on top of the basics.
Need Help Getting Started?
If you want to build your own website but don’t want to figure everything out alone, I can help.
Whether you want:
- a done-for-you-website
- step-by-step guidance
- or support along the way
I offer options that meet you where you are.