Maintenance & Support
Staying on top of updates for Craft CMS and your plugins might seem like a small task, but it can make a huge difference in the performance, security, and usability of your website. Think of it as a little tune-up for your site every once in a while — keeping everything running smoothly and helping you avoid any unexpected issues.
I offer fixed-rate maintenance and support packages that are designed to keep your site performing at its best, for a low monthly cost. Support retainers provide the time needed to update Craft CMS, and any plugins your site uses, on a weekly or monthly basis, and any other small tasks you’d like me to help with.
I can make adjustments to your sites content model, add new fields, or make accessibility and performance fixes. Tasks like this can also be done within the the agreed retainer hours, and I can provide you a quote for any larger tasks that might fall outside your available hours.
Keeping your Craft website, and it’s plugins, up-to-date is one of the best things you can do for your website, and your peace of mind. Here’s some of the reasons why:
Improved Site Security
Just like any other software, Craft CMS and its plugins are constantly being updated to fix security vulnerabilities. As Craft grows in popularity, it naturally attracts more attention, including from hackers and bots. Regular updates often include essential security patches that address newly discovered threats. Think of it like changing the locks on your doors every time there’s news of a new break-in technique — it’s that proactive layer of security that keeps your site safer.
Better Performance & New Features
Updates aren’t just about security; they’re often full of performance improvements and new features, too. The Craft CMS team are always working to make things faster and more efficient, and regularly updating means you’re getting the benefit of their latest work: a site that runs faster, loads more smoothly, and has fewer bugs. Improving performance can make a big difference for your site visitors, and it can even help with SEO, as search engines tend to reward sites with quicker load times.
It Saves You Time and Money
Taking a few minutes every so often to update is like taking your car in for regular maintenance — it’s a small effort now that can prevent big, costly issues later. If you let updates pile up, you can eventually face more complex issues that take longer (and cost more) to fix. Regular updates are a straightforward, low-effort way to avoid the bigger hassles of site downtime, major bugs, or unexpected repair costs.
The online landscape is constantly evolving, and so is Craft CMS. Regular updates ensure that your site stays current with web standards, security protocols, and user expectations. By staying up-to-date, you’re future-proofing your site, and you won’t have to worry about scrambling to make major upgrades all at once.
