How much does a WordPress care plan cost?

WordPress care plans range from $100/month (Basic) to $2000+/month (Premium). Pricing depends on your site complexity, traffic, and support needs. We provide free quotes.

What's included in a WordPress care plan?

Typical inclusions: automated backups, WordPress/plugin/theme updates, security scanning, malware protection, uptime monitoring, performance optimization, database optimization, technical support, and monthly reports.

Do I need a WordPress care plan?

Yes, if your website is important to your business. Even static sites benefit from maintenance for security updates, backup verification, and performance optimization.

What happens if my site is hacked?

A good care plan includes malware scanning, malware removal, security hardening, backup restoration, and recovery support to minimize downtime.

Can I pause or cancel my care plan?

Yes. Most providers offer month-to-month billing with no lock-in contract. You can pause, upgrade, downgrade, or cancel anytime.

How often are backups created?

Frequency depends on your plan: Basic (weekly), Standard (weekly-bi-weekly), Advanced (daily), Premium (daily-real-time). Custom frequencies available.

Updated: December 22nd, 2025 Varun Avlani

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WordPress Website Care Plans in Australia

What is a WordPress Website Care Plan?
How Does Website Maintenance Impact Your Business?
WordPress Care Plans & Pricing
When & Who Needs a WordPress Care Plan?
WordPress Maintenance Best Practices
Why Choose Impex Infotech?
Frequently Asked Questions
WordPress Care Plans Across Australia

What is a WordPress Website Care Plan?

A WordPress website care plan is an ongoing maintenance and support service that keeps your site running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Rather than waiting for problems to occur, a care plan provides proactive maintenance, regular updates, security monitoring, and expert technical support—all included in one predictable monthly fee.

What’s Included in a Typical Care Plan?

Core Maintenance: WordPress updates, plugin updates, theme updates, database optimization, regular backups
Security Services: Security scanning, malware detection and removal, SSL monitoring, firewall configuration, threat prevention
Performance & Monitoring: Uptime monitoring, performance optimization, load time improvements, error detection, server monitoring
Technical Support: Email and phone support, emergency support, bug fixes, plugin conflicts resolution, migrations
Reporting & Communication: Monthly reports, performance metrics, improvement recommendations, regular check-ins

Care Plan vs. Ad-Hoc Support

Many businesses wait until their site breaks, then pay expensive emergency repair fees. A care plan is different—it’s preventive healthcare for your website:

Aspect	Care Plan	Ad-Hoc Support
Cost	Predictable monthly fee	Expensive emergency rates ($150-300/hour)
Maintenance	Proactive (prevents problems)	Reactive (fixes after failure)
Security	Continuous monitoring	Only when issues arise
Downtime	Minimal (prevented)	Significant (until fixed)

How Does Website Maintenance Impact Your Business?

Professional WordPress care plans directly impact your bottom line. Here’s how:

🔒 Reduces Downtime & Lost Revenue

Website downtime costs $50-300/minute in lost sales and leads. A care plan prevents 90% of downtime through proactive maintenance.

🛡️ Improves Security

Regular updates prevent 90% of common attacks. Avoiding a breach saves $50,000+ in recovery costs and reputation damage.

⚡ Enhances Performance

53% of visitors abandon slow sites. Improving page speed from 5s to 2s increases conversions by 21-35%.

📈 Keeps Your Site Ranking

Google prioritizes updated, secure, fast sites. Poor maintenance causes ranking drops that cost 50-80% of organic traffic.

WordPress Care Plans & Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your site’s needs and complexity:

Basic

$100/month

Perfect for small brochure sites

Weekly backups
Monthly updates
Basic security scanning
1-2 hours support/month
Monthly report
Email support

Standard

$250/month

For growing business websites

Weekly backups + real-time
Weekly updates
Advanced security monitoring
5 hours support/month
Performance optimization
Email & phone support
Bi-weekly reports

Advanced

$500/month

For e-commerce & active sites

Daily real-time backups
Real-time security monitoring
10 hours support/month
Performance & speed optimization
Database optimization
Staging environment
Manual QA testing
Email, phone & Slack support

Premium

$1000+/month

For enterprise & complex sites

Real-time backups & recovery
24/7 security monitoring
Dedicated account manager
20+ hours development/month
Full-time optimization
Advanced SEO support
Regular design improvements
24-hour priority response

When & Who Needs a WordPress Care Plan?

When Should You Invest in a Care Plan?

You have a critical business website: If your site generates leads or sales, it needs protection
You lack technical expertise: Managing updates and security requires knowledge—outsource it
You manage multiple sites: One care plan can cover multiple websites efficiently
You’ve had problems before: Prevent recurring issues with professional maintenance
You need compliance: Handle customer data? You need security and compliance monitoring
Your business is growing: Growing traffic needs growing support

Who Needs Care Plans?

Small Businesses & Solopreneurs

Service providers, contractors, freelancers, local businesses

Medium Businesses

Growing e-commerce, professional services, real estate, healthcare

Online Businesses

Agencies, SaaS, membership sites, courses, content sites

Enterprise Organizations

Multi-site companies, compliance-heavy, distributed teams

WordPress Maintenance Best Practices

Security Best Practices

Regular Updates Are Critical: Apply security updates immediately, others within 1-2 weeks
Use Security Plugins: Wordfence, Sucuri, or iThemes Security provide essential protection
Implement Two-Factor Authentication: Protect admin accounts with 2FA
Strong Passwords: Use 16+ character passwords with mixed case, numbers, and symbols
Regular Backups: Daily or weekly off-site backups are non-negotiable

Performance Best Practices

Optimize Images: Compress to <100KB, use modern formats (WebP)
Database Optimization: Clean database monthly, remove spam and unused data
Implement Caching: Page caching, browser caching, and database caching
Use a CDN: Serve static assets from distributed servers globally
Audit Plugins: Remove unused plugins, use lightweight alternatives

Maintenance Schedule

Daily: Monitor uptime, check security alerts, verify backups
Weekly: Apply updates, scan for malware, check broken links
Monthly: Database optimization, performance analysis, security audit
Quarterly: Comprehensive audit, plugin audit, compliance review
Annually: Full website audit, infrastructure review, technology planning

Why Choose Impex Infotech?

10+ Years Experience

Managing WordPress sites since 2014. 500+ websites under active care.

Local Australian Support

Based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth. Australian business hours support.

Transparent Pricing

No hidden fees. Everything included. Upgrade/downgrade anytime.

Dedicated Account Manager

Your point of contact for all issues. Regular check-in meetings. Proactive recommendations.

Proactive Approach

We prevent problems before they occur. Regular monitoring and optimization. Continuous improvement.

Results-Focused

Your success is our success. Measurable improvements (speed, uptime, security). Clear ROI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing depends on your site’s complexity and needs: Basic ($100-150/month), Standard ($200-400/month), Advanced ($400-800/month), Premium ($800-2000+/month). We provide a free site audit and custom quote.

Emergency repairs cost $150-300/hour. An average emergency fix costs $500-2000+. One emergency repair typically exceeds 6 months of care plan costs.

Yes. Even static sites need maintenance for security updates, backup monitoring, performance optimization, and WordPress core updates to prevent vulnerabilities.

Yes. Most providers offer monthly billing with no long-term contract. You can pause, downgrade, or upgrade anytime.

Depends on your plan: Basic (weekly), Standard (weekly or bi-weekly), Advanced (daily), Premium (daily or real-time). You can request custom frequency.

A good care plan includes malware scanning, removal, security hardening, backup restoration, and quick recovery to minimize downtime.

Indirectly, yes. Regular updates, speed optimization, 404 fixes, and uptime monitoring all improve rankings. Some plans include direct SEO support.

Yes. Most providers offer monthly billing with no lock-in contract. We assist with data migration and transition to new providers.

Uptime statistics, security scans, backup verification, performance metrics, updates applied, support hours used, and recommendations for improvements.

Response times vary by plan: Standard (24-48 hours), Advanced (4-12 hours), Premium (instant 24-hour response).

WordPress Care Plans Across Australia

We provide WordPress website maintenance services throughout Australia:

New South Wales

Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Central Coast

Victoria

Melbourne, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo

Queensland

Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Cairns

Western Australia

Perth, Fremantle, Mandurah, Bunbury

South Australia

Adelaide, Mount Barker, Gawler, Barossa Valley

Tasmania, ACT & NT

Hobart, Launceston, Canberra, Queanbeyan, Darwin

WordPress Website Care Plans That Keep Your Site Running Smoothly

Proactive maintenance, security, updates, and expert support designed for Australian WordPress websites — all in predictable monthly plans starting from just $100/month. Never worry about downtime, performance issues, or security threats again with ongoing care and optimisation.