We manage WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates to maintain a secure and stable hosting environment. WordPress software requires regular updates to address known vulnerabilities, maintain compatibility, and prevent service disruptions. Unmanaged updates expose websites to security risks and operational failures that increase over time.
We manage updates to prevent one unsecured website from affecting other websites on the same server. Even when websites have separate access credentials, they share server infrastructure, including processing resources, IP addresses, and email services. A compromised website can degrade performance, spread malware, or trigger hosting provider restrictions that affect all hosted websites.
We apply updates with professional oversight rather than relying solely on automated processes. We perform backups before updates, verify compatibility between WordPress core, themes, and plugins, and monitor websites after changes. This process reduces the risk of conflicts that can break website functionality or cause downtime.
We also manage plugins to control risk, not to sell additional services. Plugins introduce third-party code into the website, and poorly maintained or abandoned plugins increase security exposure. We audit plugins regularly, remove unnecessary software, and replace insecure plugins when needed to maintain a safe and reliable environment.
Because update management directly determines security and server risk, we require control over WordPress updates on all websites we host or support. This policy ensures clear accountability, protects the hosting environment, and allows us to operate responsibly. Website maintenance is a requirement of hosting and support, not an optional upgrade or upsell.
We charge $49.00 per month for this service.