Q&A Categories: Website Maintenance & Support

  • May 27, 2026
What is the difference between website maintenance and website development?

Website development involves building new functionality, redesigning pages, or creating new features. Website maintenance focuses...

  • May 27, 2026
What questions should I ask a website maintenance provider?

Key questions include: What exactly is included in the plan and what costs extra? How...

  • May 27, 2026
How do I know if my website has been hacked?

Signs of a hacked website include unexpected content changes, new admin users you did not...

  • May 27, 2026
What is a website audit and how does it differ from ongoing maintenance?

A website audit is a comprehensive one-time review of a site's technical health, performance, security,...

  • May 27, 2026
Should I pay for website support on a retainer or per incident?

For most businesses with an active website, a monthly retainer that covers routine maintenance tasks...

  • May 27, 2026
What is the difference between a website crash and a WordPress hack?

A website crash typically involves the site going offline due to server issues, a failed...

  • May 27, 2026
Can website maintenance help improve my site’s loading speed?

Yes. Regular database optimisation, clearing of cache and redundant data, image compression, removal of unused...

  • May 27, 2026
What response time should I expect from a website support provider?

Response time expectations vary by plan tier. Emergency support for a site that is completely...

  • May 27, 2026
What is a website security audit and should it be part of maintenance?

A website security audit is a systematic review of a site's security posture — checking...

  • May 27, 2026
Do I need a maintenance plan if my website is built on a managed platform?

Platforms such as Shopify and Squarespace handle core software updates at the platform level, reducing...