The real cost of ignoring your website—and what to do instead

Your website is not a “set it and forget it” kind of thing.

Think of it like owning a car. Just because you bought it and drove it off the lot doesn’t mean you can ignore it for the next five years. You still need to change the oil, rotate the tires, and fix things when they wear down—or risk being stranded when you least expect it.

Your website is no different.

Neglect Adds Up—Quietly

If it’s been a while since you logged into your site, that silence doesn’t mean “all good.” In fact, websites that go untouched often break down quietly in the background. And you may not notice until a client tells you a form didn’t work, a link is broken, or worse—your site is flagged as insecure.

Here’s what can happen when you skip regular maintenance:

• 🔐 Outdated plugins or themes create security gaps

• 🧱 Broken links, missing images, or layout glitches hurt your credibility

• 🕰️ Old info leads to confusion—and lost sales

• 💥 No backups = major headaches if your site crashes or gets hacked

• 🐢 Slow load times hurt your SEO and drive visitors away

A Simple Monthly Website Maintenance Checklist

Don’t worry—you don’t have to be “techy” to keep your site in shape.
Here’s a short, manageable list to follow each month:

• ✅ Update WordPress core, plugins, and themes

• ✅ Check all site links and contact forms

• ✅ Back up your website and confirm the backup worked

• ✅ Review content for outdated details, dates, or links

• ✅ Test your site on mobile + check page load speed

• ✅ Clear out spam comments, extra images, and unused plugins

Doing this monthly keeps your site running smoothly, protects your investment, and makes sure your first impression stays strong.

Don’t Have Time (or Interest) for This? That’s OK.

You’re not alone. Most business owners aren’t logging into the back end of their site unless something’s broken—or they’re trying to update a product, post, or service. But what’s happening under the hood matters just as much.

That’s where I come in.

I offer monthly website maintenance plans that handle all of this for you. Whether you need someone to keep an eye on things behind the scenes, or you want help cleaning up a site that’s already feeling clunky—I’ve got your back.

📅 Book a free 30-minute call and let’s chat about what your site needs.

Free Resource: 5 Tech Fixes Every Business Owner Should Know

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It walks you through common website mistakes and how to spot (and fix) them before they become big problems.

Your Website Deserves a Little Love

Your website is one of the most important assets in your business. Don’t let it fall apart just because life got busy. A little monthly attention can go a long way—and if you’d rather not DIY it, I’m here to help.