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"Website Maintenance Packages - Keep your website secure, fast, and up-to-date."

Website Maintenance Packages

It's For You If:

  • You want regular updates and robust security patches to keep your site safe.

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  • You need fast, reliable troubleshooting and support when issues arise.

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  • You want to maintain optimal website performance and load times.

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  • You need proactive monitoring to prevent downtime and errors.

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  • You’re looking to boost SEO with ongoing content and technical enhancements.

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  • You want peace of mind knowing your website is backed up and secure.

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  • You’d rather focus on your business while experts manage your website maintenance.

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  • You're looking for a reliable website designer/developer to contract with your small business.

Small Business Website Maintenance

"Why small businesses need regular website maintenance for security and performance."

Websites are built for a purpose whether that be to sell a product, show your expertise, share information, or provide a service. My website maintenance approach involves maintaining/enhancing user experience, improving search engine rankings, updating website content and all things related to keeping your website secure. Small business website maintenance has a direct impact on:

  • Your Brand

  • User Experience

  • Security

  • Sales Strategy

  • SEO Strategy

I will handle your website's more complex and technical aspects, ensuring optimal performance, safeguarding client information and preventing hacking and security issues, as well as providing the best user experience possible. I will provide you with a report including the performance of your website, security information and traffic reports.

 

I believe in being proactive to protect your business reputation and the usability of accessibility of your website. Issues that arise from business owners NOT having someone perform website maintenance are so costly and time consuming for whoever attempts to fix any issues. The website design/maintenance statistics are compelling enough to justify the importance of small business website maintenance.

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***My small business website maintenance package prices are based on your website being built or redesigned by me. Exclusions include any significant changes made by the business owner. Additional costs are incurred to audit your website and devise a strategy going forward.

Best Practices for Effective Website Maintenance

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Website Maintenace/Updates Page

  • Schedule Regular Checkups

  • Always Have a Backup

  • Keep Your Website Software up to Date

  • Test Updates on a "Practice" Site First

  • Protect Your Website from Hackers

  • Keep It Fast

  • Track What 's Going On

  • Keep Content Fresh

  • Write Down Important Changes

  • Follow Rules & Make it Accessible

  • Have a Clear Way to Get Help or Report Issues​

Risks of  NOT Purchasing Website Maintenance

  • Website Getting Hacked

  • Reduced Website Speed

  • Wasted Time and Resources

  • Outdated Apps

  • Broken Links

  • Increased Bounce Rate

  • Increased 404 Error Pages

  • Long-Term SEO Affected

  • Negative Impact on Your Business

  • Decline in the User's Experience

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Website Maintenance Packages

 "Choose from essential, priority, and premium website maintenance plans."

À La Carte / Custom Maintenance Options

Ideal for: clients with very specific needs who prefer a tailor-made solution rather than a standard package or those who only need occasional updates and what to pay as they go

  • Hourly Rate: $75

    • As-needed development or design modifications

  • Block of Hours: Purchased retainers (e.g.. 10, 20, 40 hours/month) at a discounted rate

    • Flexible scope

    • Not bound by a fixed monthly schedule

  • Customized Reporting

    • Reports focused on specific KPIs (e.g., leads, product sales) provided by client

    • Integration with external business systems

  • Development of New Features:

    • Rolling out new functionality in line with a roadmap

    • Ongoing QA and A/B testing

  • Consultation and Training: Purchased retainers (e.g.. 10, 20, 40 hours/month) at a discounted rate

    • One-on-one session, team training, or video training for website management

    • Documentation for internal staff

  • Step 1 - New Project Information Form
    To start our journey, I ask that you complete the new project interview form. This form is important in making sure we are a good fit for one another. The new project form will not take a lot of time as it includes questions and topics that I am sure you have already thought about before you began your search for a website, branding, or graphic design services. The form also gives you the opportunity to list any questions you may have for me. I will let you know if I cannot meet all of your wants, goals, and needs. My goal of being authentic and transparent includes that we do not waste each other's time and resources. You can see more of my brand promise to evaluate if you think we will be a good match. You can also check out my portfolio so you can see some of my past design creations.
  • Step 2 - Website Strategy & Discovery Meeting
    After this brief initial phone consultation, and we have mutually agreed to move to the next phase, we will schedule an hour or so website strategy & discovery meeting to be done virtually or at a place convenient for you. I will send you the meeting form to fill out before our scheduled time as this meeting is very important. I will take the time to get to know you, your vision, and your goals by asking the right questions. Items discussed during this time include: Verification of your business objectives, competitors, and target market audience Prioritization of client project goals Examination of design and marketing considerations Determination of the project scope, content, website sections, and pages Discussion of the features/technologies to be used on your website Explanation of client responsibilities The decision of additional add-ons for the project Discussion of any other client considerations or concerns
  • Step 3 - Personalized Proposal and Statement of Work
    Because there are many variations and features to consider for website design and development, after the website discovery & strategy meeting, I will create a personalized client website proposal and price for you. The website proposal will include succinct objectives for the website project and review of the 3 phases with all deliverables used and created for website design and development. The proposal will also discuss the project management and communication process and information about ongoing support services offered. Finally, there is the personal estimated project duration and budget. Because of my attention to detail and streamlined process, this personalized proposal will be presented to you in a follow-up meeting. I believe in educating my clients and transparency in communication to relieve any concerns you may have from start to finish. If you agree with the proposal, I will create a personalized statement of work and email it to you for review and signature. The statement of work includes the website project and phases summary, each of the three project phase overview with rounds, revisions and deliverables explained along with the budget for that phase. The website design and development scope and a checklist for what is and is not included in this project are clearly defined. Project duration and budget are listed along with payment terms and the invoice schedule. Finally, there is the statement of work acceptance and signature page as well as legal terms and conditions.
  • Step 4 - Setup and Training
    Once I have received the signed statement of work from you, I will then set you up in the accounting and project management software and apps used. This is when I provide training in project management software. The extent depends on your familiarity with Google Apps and Octopus.
  • Step 5 Phases 1-3 of Website Design & Development
    By this step, you will understand each phase I use for website design and development and will know when each of the deliverables will be sent to you by communication through the project management apps used. Training for the Wix CMS platform is done at the end of step 5. I focus on customer service and flexibility, and I am available to you through email, video conferencing, chat, phone, and Google Apps project management system during this time.
  • Step 6 - Project Closure Meeting
    I want to ensure that you are fully satisfied. The project closure meeting is a great opportunity for me to get feedback on your website as well as the process I used for design and development. I am always striving to improve and your feedback means the world to me. I believe that successful projects are based on a collaborative effort between the designer and the client. I strive to provide a concierge level of service where my clients trust my process, leave the details to me, and have an experience that compels them to tell others about me.

How I Can Help

I offer a visual brand identity service that includes creating a comprehensive brand style guide for your small business that incorporates both contextual and visual brand elements that align with your current and future strategic goals. My background, experience, and education in small business administration, internet marketing, leadership and management enable me to encompass the big picture for small businesses. Is it time to create or evaluate your online presence? Then check out my visual brand identity service and let's work together.

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I can assist you in creating a website that focuses on your small business goals and metrics in mind.

 

Is it time to evaluate your online presence? Do you have questions first? Reach out and tell me your concerns and any questions. I will get back to you soon.

 

Not sure if a website is for you? Call me because I offer a FREE 1 hour phone consultation. We can evaluate and brainstorm about your current and future needs.

 

If you have a small business website already and aren't reaching customers as you want, I can help you redesign and develop your website to make it work for you. I offer two different website packages. If the full website package isn't for you, check out  the micro website package  and see if that fits your current needs. Just fill out the new project information form so we can get started.

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