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Website Management Info and Pricing

My specialty is stepping in to help struggling websites, whether it’s boosting page speed or improving SEO. That’s why my pricing is flexible—because no two websites are the same. If you’re interested, I’d be happy to create a custom package just for you. 

Custom-Tailored Solutions

I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach because every website is different. Instead of offering pre-set packages that might include services you don’t need, I create custom solutions based on your site’s specific needs. This way, you only pay for the services that benefit your website, helping to keep your costs as low as possible while delivering exactly what your site requires.

What Type of Websites Do I Service?

The cost of my website maintenance depends on several factors, including the type of website, the number of pages, its structure, and other variables. Here are the three types of websites I service:

What Do My Website Maintenance Fees Include?

In my maintenance plan, I offer the following services, with pricing varying based on your website’s unique requirements:

Website Maintenance Service

Cost

Domain Name

$0.99 - $130 per year

SSL Certificate

$0 - $60 per year

Website Hosting

$10 - $175 per month

General Website Upkeep

$5 - $110 per month

Content Management System (CMS)

$5 - $150 per month

Tech Support

$10 - $250 per month

Ecommerce System Maintenance

$5 - $75 per month

Plugins

$0 - $250 per month

8 Core Website Maintenance Costs

When researching the cost of website maintenance, you’ll want to consider the eight factors (mentioned in the table above) that influence how much it will cost. 

Cost: $0.99 – $130 per year 

Your domain name is basically your website’s identity, and it’s how people find you online. You need to renew it each year, or else someone else could claim it, leaving you to scramble for a new one.

The cost varies depending on your domain name and its worth. 

Cost: $0 – $60 per year

An SSL certificate, or Secure Sockets Layer, keeps both your business and your site visitors safe. It protects sensitive data by encrypting it during transfers between your site and users.

With an active SSL certificate, your website’s URL will begin with “https.” 

While companies can get an SSL certificate for free, most opt for a paid version. Paid SSL certificates typically come with extra perks, like customer support and stronger encryption, which can be valuable for businesses of all sizes.

Cost: $10 – $175 per month

What is Web Hosting?

Your website needs a place to call home on the internet, and web hosting provides that. It’s essentially a service that makes your site’s content accessible online.

When you pick a web hosting plan, you’re renting space on a physical server to store all your website’s files and data. Additionally, web hosts offer the technology and resources needed to ensure your site runs securely and efficiently online.

Here’s a simple breakdown of the main web hosting types so you can better understand each option and determine which one might be the best fit for you:

Shared Hosting: Shared web hosting is a terrific way to build a website if you’re on a tight budget or don’t expect much traffic.

  • Pros:
    • Cost-effective: Most affordable option, perfect for starting a small website with limited traffic.
    • Easy to set up: Simple to manage with most hosting providers offering user-friendly control panels.
    • Minimal technical knowledge required: Suitable for beginners with limited technical expertise.

 

  • Cons:
    • Limited resources: Performance can be impacted if other sites on the shared server experience high traffic.
    • Less control: Limited ability to customize server settings.
    • Potential security risks: If another site on the server is compromised, it could affect your website. 

 

Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting: Virtual private servers (VPS) are a strong hosting option that blends affordability and power. 

  • Pros: 
    • Scalability: Ability to upgrade resources as your website grows without significantly changing plans. 
    • Improved performance: More dedicated server resources compared to shared hosting.
    • Greater control: More flexibility to customize server settings than shared hosting.

 

  • Cons: 
    • Higher cost: More expensive than shared hosting.
    • Technical knowledge needed: May require some technical understanding to manage properly.

 

Dedicated Hosting: Dedicated servers are generally some of the priciest web hosting configurations, but the high cost comes with impeccable reliability, flexibility, and power.

  • Pros:
    • Maximum control: Complete control over server resources and configuration.
    • Best performance: Optimal speed and reliability for high-traffic websites.
    • Enhanced security: Highest level of security as you are the only user on the server.

 

  • Cons:
    • High cost: Most expensive hosting option.
    • Technical expertise required: Significant technical knowledge needed to manage effectively.

Cost: $5 – $110 per month

From a user perspective, general website updates keep your site looking fresh and modern, as well as secure. 

My website upkeep includes updates to your:

  • Webpages
  • Content
  • Media
  • Navigation
  • Files
  • Links
  • Forms
  • Background
  • Images
  • Colors

 

My upkeep includes small updates and changes that maintain the quality and functionality of your website. 

For example, if you’re launching a seasonal sale and need to update your product or service pricing, my maintenance plans would include that kind of update. If you’re looking to redesign your product and service pages, however, you can expect a separate fee.

Cost: $5 – $150 per month

A content management system (CMS) is software that helps create, manage, and modify content on a website. In other words, it allows you to upload, publish, and manage your website’s content. 

Cost: $10 – $250 per month

Websites can run into all sorts of issues, from broken contact forms to server errors. That’s why technical support is a crucial part of a website maintenance package. This service allows your team to report any site problems, so I can handle the fixes.

 

Cost: $5 – $75 per month

With eCommerce system support, your system stays secure, up-to-date, and fully operational. 

Cost: $0 – $250 per month

Plugins add essential features to your website, but their prices can vary widely. Some are completely free, while others offer both free and paid versions with more advanced capabilities. 

On average, businesses spend anywhere from $0 to $250 per month on plugins. The total cost depends on how many plugins you need and how many of them are free.

SEO Services

To ensure your website performs at its highest potential, I offer a range of SEO and optimization services designed to improve visibility, user experience, and overall functionality. Each service is carefully tailored to address the specific needs of your site, helping you attract the right audience and achieve sustainable growth.

Cost: I offer flexible pricing options to fit your needs. We can create a custom monthly package, or if you prefer, I can work on an hourly basis at $25 per hour.

Thorough Keyword Research
Attracting the right traffic is essential, so I conduct deep keyword research to find the most relevant and high-ranking terms in your industry. These insights form the backbone of your SEO strategy.

Keyword Mapping
To help search engines better understand your content, targeted keywords are mapped to specific pages. This strategic method ensures every page is optimized for the right search queries, enhancing visibility.

Content Review
Each page undergoes a detailed review, focusing on factors like content quality, user experience, search intent, and layout. Based on these findings, I’ll make adjustments to ensure top-tier performance.

On-Page Optimization
All on-page elements—such as URLs, meta tags, headers, and internal links—are optimized to improve search engine rankings and overall site performance.

Performance and Speed Optimization
A fast-loading website is critical for user engagement. Tools like Google’s PageSpeed Insights are used to boost loading times, while images are optimized and file sizes reduced to maintain speed without sacrificing quality.

PAA and FAQ Enhancements
Pages are optimized to improve their chances of appearing in “People Also Ask” (PAA) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sections of search results, driving more visibility.

Schema Markup
By implementing Schema structured data, search engines can easily display key details about your business, such as location, reviews, and hours, directly in search results.

Technical SEO Audits
Regular audits ensure technical elements, like sitemaps, Robots.txt files, redirects, and canonical tags, are fine-tuned for better indexing by search engines. This creates a solid technical foundation for your SEO efforts.

Content Updates and Optimization
A thorough review of existing content helps identify underperforming pages. These pages are then refreshed with strategic optimizations to improve visibility and effectiveness.

Keyword Performance Tracking
The performance of your keywords is consistently monitored. Any shifts in rankings are analyzed, ensuring that your content remains aligned with current search trends and algorithms.

Ongoing Optimization Monitoring
Regular assessments of your website’s optimization reveal opportunities for re-optimization, ensuring stagnant pages receive the updates they need to perform better.

Expanding Keyword Opportunities
As keyword performance is monitored, new high-potential keywords are added to the strategy, keeping your content relevant and optimized for better visibility.

Competitor Backlink Analysis
Competitors’ backlinks are closely monitored, and valuable sources are identified to build authoritative backlinks for your site, improving search rankings and domain authority.

Internal Linking Review
The internal linking structure is examined to ensure it supports smooth navigation for users, while also enhancing SEO by spreading link equity throughout your site.

Blog Post Updates
Existing blog posts are updated regularly to improve navigation, user experience, and overall content authority, boosting search visibility.

Traffic and Conversion Data Analysis
Traffic data is analyzed to identify which service or product pages drive the most conversions. Call-to-actions (CTAs) and other user experience elements are then refined to improve conversion rates.

Blog Posts

The cost of blog posts can vary based on their length and complexity. A short, 500-word blog post typically ranges from $50 to $125. For a more detailed 1,000-word post, you can expect to pay between $75 and $200.

Pinning down an exact price for blog writing can be tricky, as numerous factors come into play, including how often you need posts, the specific niche, and the established working relationship.

 

Social Media

I offer social media services on a case-by-case basis.