Website Maintenance
Why is it necessary to upgrade and maintain the website? What is it like to maintain and change the content on the site?
Sites, like all other software you use daily, such as Word, Excel, Acrobat Reader, and so on, have their own versions.
Each new version introduces new features or addresses a security flaw. However, because you are only a tenant of the hosting “space” (not the software), your provider will not perform any type of upgrade for you. This means that you are responsible for the upkeep of your website.
You must perform the upgrade every time a new version is released. Depending on the type of framework on which your site is built, this could be every few weeks, months, or years. The cost of site maintenance on a monthly and annual basis is determined by your needs and the site itself.
Why do you need website maintenance?
If you do not upgrade your site, it will be unable to take advantage of new features, and hackers will be able to gain access to your site via a “back door.”
This is why it is always a good idea to keep your site’s version always up to date.
If you host your site with a DIY hosting service like Wix or Shopify, they will take care of all upgrade versions because you only “rent” their software and they are responsible for maintaining it.
What are the costs of regular site maintenance?
Hosting
Hosting is a regular expense.
Depending on the complexity of the website and how much traffic you use, your site hosting costs can vary from € 3 to € 75 per month.
Domain
Domain – you can buy a domain name (URL or website address) for as little as 2 euros.
This is an annual expense. It pays off more if you rent it for a longer period of time.
SSL certificate
If you have an online store for your site or you just want to give the impression of a serious company whose site is safe to view, you will also need to buy an SSL certificate, the price of which varies.
Website backup
Regardless of the size of your site, backup is inexpensive insurance.
If your site has been hacked or infected with malware, you may have to rebuild it from the ground up.
Backup services begin at € 5 per month and rise in price depending on the size and type of backup required.
Other maintenance-related changes
-photo processing and input
-uploading a PDF file
-adding your company to Google Maps
-uploading a YouTube video or a regular video
-modifying the text
-inserting products
Each website necessitates a unique approach. As a result, we recommend that you contact us and, with a brief description of your requirements, inquire about the cost of maintaining your website.
