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Website Maintenance Checklist

Use this website maintenance checklist to keep your small business website secure, fast, and accurate after launch.

Monthly maintenance tasks

Regular maintenance keeps your website secure and performing well. Monthly tasks include checking for updates, reviewing analytics, and refreshing content.

  • Check for platform, plugin, and theme updates
  • Review analytics for traffic and performance trends
  • Test contact forms and key functionality
  • Update or add fresh content
  • Check for broken links

Quarterly maintenance tasks

Quarterly maintenance goes deeper. Review your SEO performance, update service or pricing pages, check page speed, and audit your content for accuracy.

  • Review and update service or pricing pages
  • Run page speed test and optimize if needed
  • Audit content for outdated information
  • Check backlinks and SEO performance
  • Review and update privacy policy if needed

Annual maintenance tasks

Annual maintenance includes renewing your domain, reviewing your hosting plan, updating your brand assets, and planning any major content or design updates for the coming year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I update my website?

Check for security updates monthly, review content quarterly, and do a full audit annually.

Do I need ongoing website maintenance?

Yes. Regular maintenance keeps your site secure, fast, and accurate. Neglected websites can develop security issues and performance problems.

Can I maintain my website myself?

Basic maintenance like content updates and plugin updates can be done yourself. Security monitoring and technical maintenance may require professional help.

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