An outdated WordPress site is slow, vulnerable and bad for SEO. We take care of the technical side so you can focus on running your business.
What our WordPress management covers
A proactive care plan that prevents problems before they affect your customers.
- WordPress core, theme and plugin updates
- Regular off site backups
- Security monitoring and malware scanning
- Uptime monitoring
- Speed and performance optimisation
- Small content edits and fixes
- SSL and hosting management
- Monthly health reports
Why website maintenance matters for SEO
Google rewards fast, secure websites. Broken plugins, slow pages and security warnings all damage rankings and trust. Regular maintenance protects the investment you have made in your website and your SEO.
Reliable support from a team that knows WordPress
We have built and managed WordPress websites for businesses across the UK since 2020. When something needs fixing, you speak to a real person who already knows your site.
What happens each month on our WordPress care plan
WordPress is reliable when it is looked after and vulnerable when it is not. Each month we update the core software, themes and plugins safely, check that everything still works afterwards and keep daily backups so your site can be restored quickly if anything goes wrong.
- Core, theme and plugin updates tested before and after
- Daily backups stored away from your server
- Security monitoring and malware protection
- Uptime monitoring with alerts if the site goes down
- Speed checks and performance tuning
- Small content changes handled for you
Security that prevents problems before they start
Most hacked WordPress sites are compromised through out of date plugins or weak logins. We keep software current, remove plugins you no longer need, enforce strong admin access and monitor for suspicious activity, so threats are dealt with before they become an emergency.
Help from people, not ticket queues
When you need a change or something looks wrong, you contact a small UK team who already know your website. We reply during business hours, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 16:30, and you can message us at any time.
Because we are also an SEO and web design agency, we can spot when a plugin is slowing the site, a page has dropped out of Google or a form has stopped sending, and fix it as part of looking after the site.
Taking over a website someone else built
You do not need to have had your site built by us. We start with a health check of your existing WordPress site, fix anything urgent, set up backups and monitoring, then move onto the regular care routine.
How we work
- 01
Health check
We audit your site's security, speed and plugins.
- 02
Stabilise
We fix issues and set up backups and monitoring.
- 03
Maintain
Ongoing updates and proactive checks every month.
- 04
Report
Clear monthly reports on what we have done.
Bark Street Digital compared with a typical agency
| Bark Street Digital | Typical agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Updates | Tested before and after on your live site | Automatic updates nobody checks |
| Support | A UK team that knows your site | Overseas tickets and scripted replies |
| SEO awareness | Rankings and speed watched too | Software updates only |
| Contracts | Monthly, no long tie in | Annual prepayment |
How much does WordPress maintenance cost?
Our WordPress care plan starts from £120 + VAT per month, covering hosting, security updates, daily backups and small content changes. Larger development work is quoted separately before we start.
- WordPress care planFrom £120 + VAT per month
Who we help with wordpress management
We tailor this service to the way customers search and buy in your industry, including the advertising rules that apply to regulated sectors.
Bark Street Digital have provided excellent marketing services to my software company. The team is extremely talented, friendly and get the job done to a very high standard!
Bark Street Digital has helped UK businesses grow online since 2020. We use ethical, white hat methods only, report in plain English and never lock you into long contracts.
WordPress Management FAQs
+What is WordPress maintenance?
WordPress maintenance is the ongoing work of updating, backing up, securing and optimising a WordPress website so it keeps running smoothly.
+How often should WordPress be updated?
Updates should be checked at least weekly. Security patches should be applied as soon as they are tested and safe.
+Can you take over a website another agency built?
Yes. We start with a full health check, then bring the site up to date and onto a care plan.
+What happens if my site gets hacked?
With regular backups and monitoring we can restore your site quickly, remove malware and harden security to prevent it happening again.
+Can you look after a WordPress site you did not build?
Yes. We start with a health check, fix anything urgent and then move your site onto our regular care routine.
+What happens if my site gets hacked?
We restore a clean backup, remove the cause, close the security gap and check Google has not flagged the site. Prevention through updates and monitoring makes this rare.
+Is hosting included?
Hosting is included in our care plan, and we can move your site to our hosting with no downtime.
+How long does it take to see results from SEO and digital marketing?
Most businesses start to see early movement within the first three months, such as more pages indexed, better rankings for less competitive searches and a rise in impressions. Stronger results, like steady enquiries from Google, usually build between six and twelve months. The timescale depends on how competitive your market is, the current state of your website and how much content and authority you already have. We agree realistic milestones at the start and report on them every month, so you always know whether the work is moving in the right direction.
+Do I have to sign a long contract?
No. We prefer to keep clients because the work is producing results, not because they are locked in. We will talk you through the commitment needed to give the work a fair chance, because SEO in particular builds over months rather than weeks, but we keep agreements simple and flexible. If something is not working, we would rather talk about it openly and change the plan than hide behind a contract.
+How do you report on progress?
You receive a clear monthly report written in plain English. It covers the work completed, how your rankings and organic traffic have changed, how many enquiries or sales came from search, and what we plan to do next. We focus on the numbers that matter to your business, such as calls, form submissions and bookings, rather than vanity metrics. You can also call or email us at any point if you want an update between reports.
+What makes Bark Street Digital different from other agencies?
We have been helping businesses grow online since 2020, and we start every project by understanding the customers you want to reach and how they actually search. That means the work is built around real enquiries rather than generic traffic. You deal directly with the people doing the work, you get honest advice even when it is not what you hoped to hear, and we only recommend services that will make a real difference to your business.
