Why Maintenance Matters

Most hacked websites weren't targeted. They were just out of date.

A website isn't a one-time project. It's a living system — WordPress core, plugins, themes, PHP versions, database libraries, third-party APIs — all changing constantly. Every month you don't maintain a site, technical debt accumulates. Every month you skip updates, you leave security holes open.

The result isn't dramatic. The site doesn't break on day one. It decays quietly. Six months later, a plugin conflict crashes the checkout. Twelve months later, a malware scanner finds an injected script. Eighteen months later, the site is so slow that Google demotes it in rankings. By the time it's visible, the damage is already done.

Maintenance is how you prevent that. Small, predictable work every month that keeps your site healthy. Security patches applied within days. Backups running daily. Performance monitored continuously. Content updated as the business changes. Nothing breaks because nothing was left to rot.

We offer three tiers — Basic ($99/month), Standard ($199/month) and Priority ($399/month) — each covering different levels of updates, backups, security and content work. All month-to-month. No long-term contracts. Cancel anytime.

We take on maintenance for existing WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor and custom sites — including sites we didn't build. Before we agree to a plan, we do a short technical audit and tell you honestly whether your site is safe to maintain or needs a rebuild first.

What's Included

What every maintenance plan covers

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Updates & Patching

WordPress core, plugin and theme updates applied safely — tested on staging first, rolled back if anything breaks. Security patches prioritised. PHP version compatibility monitored.

Updates Staging tested
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Automated Backups

Daily automated backups stored off-site (not on your hosting). 30-day retention on Basic, 90-day on Standard and Priority. Free restore within 1 hour of request.

Daily Off-site
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Security Monitoring

Continuous scanning for malware, file changes and suspicious login attempts. Alerts on plugin vulnerabilities. 2-factor authentication enforced on admin accounts. Immediate response on threat detection.

Malware scan Firewall
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Uptime Monitoring

24/7 monitoring every 60 seconds. If your site goes down, we know before you do. Alerts, diagnosis and recovery — with notifications if downtime exceeds 5 minutes.

24/7 60s interval
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Performance Monitoring

Core Web Vitals tracked on real field data (CrUX). Monthly speed report. Warning if LCP, INP or CLS starts to regress. Proactive tuning before rankings drop.

Vitals Monthly report
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Content Updates

Text edits, image swaps, new pages, blog posts, product updates, banner changes — up to 2 hours per month on Standard, up to 5 hours on Priority. No need to call a developer for routine changes.

Content Monthly hours
Our Process

How a maintenance plan works

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Audit & Onboarding

We audit your site — security posture, backup status, plugin health, performance baseline. If the site needs work before it can be safely maintained (fragile code, missing hosting access, deep plugin conflicts), we flag it upfront. Onboarding typically takes 2–3 days.

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Set Up Backups & Monitoring

Daily backups configured to run off-site. Uptime monitoring enabled (60-second interval). Security scanning activated. Performance baseline captured. Everything is live before we begin routine updates.

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Monthly Maintenance Cadence

Updates applied on a regular schedule (typically weekly or biweekly depending on plan). Content changes handled as requested. Security scans continuous. Anything flagged gets a proactive fix or a written recommendation. You get a monthly report — no jargon, just what changed.

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Support & Response

Send a message anytime — bug report, content request, question. Response within 24 hours on Basic, 8 hours on Standard, 2 hours on Priority. If something breaks or gets hacked, we act within the plan's SLA and restore the site fast.

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Full Coverage

Everything covered in a maintenance plan

WordPress core updates Plugin updates Theme updates PHP version monitoring Database optimisation Daily off-site backups 30–90 day retention 1-hour restores Malware scanning File change detection Suspicious login alerts 2-factor authentication enforcement Login attempt limiting Uptime monitoring (60s) Core Web Vitals tracking Monthly performance report Content updates (per plan) Search Console monitoring Monthly status report Priority support (per plan)
Maintenance Plans

Three plans. Cancel anytime.

Prices in USD. We also invoice in GBP, EUR, AUD, AED and INR. See all currencies on the pricing page.

Basic

Essential Care

For small sites that need to stay updated, backed up and monitored.

$99 / month

Month-to-month · Cancel anytime

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  • WordPress core & plugin updates
  • Daily backups (30-day retention)
  • Uptime monitoring (60s)
  • Basic security scanning
  • Monthly status report
  • 24-hour support response
Priority

Priority Care

For eCommerce and high-traffic sites where downtime costs revenue.

$399 / month

Month-to-month · Cancel anytime

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  • Everything in Standard
  • Priority update windows
  • Performance tuning (monthly)
  • Database query optimisation
  • Content updates (up to 5 hours)
  • 2-hour response SLA
  • Direct WhatsApp / phone support
  • Quarterly performance audit

Managing maintenance for multiple client sites? See Bulk Partner pricing.

Why iCONI

Why global businesses trust us with maintenance

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Staging-first updates

Every update is applied on a staging copy first, tested, then pushed to production. If anything breaks, we roll back — your live site never goes down because a plugin update misbehaved.

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Off-site backups, not fake backups

Most "backup plugins" store backups on the same server they're backing up. Useless if the server dies. We store backups off-site, tested monthly, restores verified.

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No lock-in, no contracts

All plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime, no penalty. If you ever want to move to another provider, we hand over cleanly with all access and documentation.

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Real security, not marketing

Firewall rules, malware scanning, file integrity monitoring, login attempt limiting, 2FA enforcement. Not a "we'll protect your site" checkbox — actual security layers.

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Honest about what needs work

If your site has deeper issues that maintenance alone won't fix, we say so upfront. We'd rather recommend a rebuild once than charge you monthly for a site that will keep breaking.

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Multi-currency invoices

We invoice in USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, AED and INR. Pay via bank transfer, Wise, Stripe or PayPal — whichever suits your business.

Common Questions

Website maintenance FAQs

How much does website maintenance cost?
Basic plans start at $99/month and cover updates, backups, uptime monitoring and security scanning. Standard plans start at $199/month and add content updates (up to 2 hours), performance monitoring and monthly reports. Priority plans start at $399/month with faster response times, more content hours and priority support. All plans are month-to-month with no long-term contract required. See full pricing.
What happens if I don't maintain my website?
An unmaintained website decays. WordPress core, plugins and themes release updates that fix security holes and bugs — skipping them leaves your site vulnerable to hacking. Backups don't exist until you create them, so a single incident can wipe your site. Performance degrades as plugins bloat and images accumulate. And contact forms, integrations and tracking break silently as third-party APIs change. Most hacked websites are compromised simply because they weren't updated.
Do you maintain sites you didn't build?
Yes. We take on maintenance for existing WordPress, WooCommerce, Elementor and custom sites regularly. Before we agree, we do a short technical audit — if the underlying code is too fragile to safely maintain, we'll say so honestly and recommend a rebuild instead of charging you for maintenance on a site that will keep breaking.
How often do you run backups?
We run automated daily backups with 30-day retention on Basic plans, and daily backups with 90-day retention plus off-site storage on Standard and Priority plans. Backups are stored separately from your hosting so a hosting-level incident can't take them out. Restores are free and typically completed within 1 hour of request.
What security monitoring is included?
We monitor for file changes, malware signatures, suspicious login attempts, plugin vulnerabilities and known exploits. If a threat is detected, we're alerted immediately and act within the plan's response window — Priority plans have a 2-hour response SLA. We also enforce strong password policies, two-factor authentication on admin accounts, and restrict login attempts where applicable.
Can I request content updates as part of maintenance?
Yes. Standard plans include up to 2 hours per month of content updates (text edits, image swaps, new pages, blog posts, product updates), and Priority plans include up to 5 hours. Additional hours are billed at a fixed hourly rate. Larger content projects are scoped separately and quoted upfront.
Do you work with clients outside the United States and Europe?
Yes — we work with clients worldwide, including the US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and Asia. All communication is async-friendly and timezone-flexible.
How do I start a maintenance plan with iCONI?
Fill in the contact form or WhatsApp us at +91 70281 28121. Tell us about your site — you'll get a real reply within 24 hours with a recommended plan, timeline and fixed monthly price. No sales calls, no pressure.
Built on a decade of delivery

Part of the RdeLab group

iCONI Agency is backed by RdeLab Technologies Pvt Ltd — a technology firm with 10+ years of engineering experience and 150+ commercial websites delivered across 12 countries.

We maintain sites the way we'd want ours maintained: proactively, securely, and with monthly reports that tell you exactly what changed.

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