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- Update any outdated information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.