Websites Aren’t “Set and Forget”
Launching a new website is always exciting. But once it’s live, the work doesn’t stop. Just like a car needs regular servicing to stay on the road, your WordPress site needs ongoing care to keep running smoothly.
At Christom, we see it all the time — businesses that put time and money into a great-looking website, only to run into problems later because maintenance wasn’t part of the plan.
1. Staying Safe and Secure
WordPress is hugely popular, which unfortunately makes it a common target for hackers. Old plugins or themes can leave cracks in your site’s defences.
- Updates fix those weak spots before someone can take advantage of them.
- Security scans help catch unusual behaviour before it turns into a big issue.
It’s a lot like locking your doors at night — a simple habit that keeps you safer.
2. Keeping Things Fast
No one likes waiting for a slow website to load. A few seconds can be the difference between someone staying or leaving.
Regular maintenance helps by:
- Cleaning up old data that clogs your site.
- Optimising images and files so pages load quickly.
- Making sure caching is set up properly.
A faster site isn’t just nicer for visitors — it’s also something Google looks at when deciding where to rank you.
3. Showing You’re Professional
Think about the last time you visited a website with broken links or outdated information. Did it feel trustworthy? Probably not.
When your site is maintained:
- Links work the way they should.
- Features keep running properly.
- Content stays fresh and up to date.
That reliability reflects directly on your business and helps build trust with new and returning customers.
4. Backups for Peace of Mind
Even with the best planning, things can still go wrong — a plugin update that clashes with another, a server problem, or even human error.
That’s where backups come in. Having a recent copy of your site stored safely means you can recover quickly instead of starting from scratch.
5. Saving Money in the Long Run
Skipping maintenance can feel like saving money — until something breaks. Then the cost (and stress) of fixing it usually ends up far higher than simply keeping things updated along the way.
It’s like changing the oil in your car: a small job that prevents a big, expensive repair later.
What Maintenance Usually Covers
For most WordPress sites, ongoing maintenance includes:
- Updating WordPress, themes, and plugins
- Security monitoring
- Regular backups
- Speed and performance checks
- Fixing small issues before they grow
Some people handle this themselves, while others hand it over to a professional team so they can focus on running their business.
How we can help
We help Australian businesses not only design and host their websites but also keep them running smoothly. Our maintenance plans cover the essentials — updates, security, backups, and performance — so our clients don’t need to worry about the tech side.
