7 WordPress Website Maintenance Musts
WordPress website maintenance is more than a best practice—it’s a business necessity. Your website is often the first impression customers get of your brand. But even the most beautiful site can quickly fall apart without regular updates, performance checks, and security scans.
At OH Marketing Group, we specialize in proactive, reliable WordPress website maintenance services to keep your site secure, fast, and functioning the way it should. Whether you run an eCommerce store, service-based business, or blog, these seven essential maintenance tasks are musts—and skipping them can cost you big time.
1. Regular Software Updates (WordPress Core, Plugins, Themes)
Why it matters:
WordPress releases frequent updates to its core software, themes, and plugins. These updates are critical for performance, compatibility, and most importantly—security.
What could go wrong without it:
- Site crashes due to plugin conflicts
- Major security vulnerabilities
- Broken layouts or lost functionality
Keeping everything up to date is your first defense against common WordPress issues.
2. Security Monitoring & Malware Scans
Why it matters:
Cyber threats don’t just target large corporations. Bots and hackers scan thousands of small and medium websites daily, looking for easy targets.
What could go wrong without it:
- Hacked site or unwanted redirects
- Compromised customer data
- Your domain getting blacklisted by Google
Ongoing security monitoring helps catch threats before they damage your business or your reputation.
3. Database Optimization & Cleanup
Why it matters:
Your WordPress database stores everything—pages, posts, user data, comments, and more. Over time, junk builds up and bloats your system.
What could go wrong without it:
- Slower page load times
- Backend errors or failed updates
- Lower SEO rankings due to poor performance
Regular cleanup keeps your site lean, fast, and healthy.
4. Broken Link Checks
Why it matters:
Broken links send visitors (and Google) to dead ends. That hurts your user experience and damages your SEO.
What could go wrong without it:
- Frustrated visitors bouncing off your site
- Reduced trust in your content
- Missed opportunities for conversions or sales
Adding this step to your WordPress maintenance checklist helps maintain a polished, user-friendly site.
5. Backups (And Backup Testing)
Why it matters:
Think of backups as your website’s safety net. If something goes wrong, a recent backup allows you to restore your site quickly.
What could go wrong without it:
- Permanent loss of data or website content
- Expensive emergency rebuilds
- Days or weeks of costly downtime
And don’t just back it up—test your backups to ensure they work.
6. Speed & Performance Optimization
Why it matters:
Page speed affects everything from bounce rates to search rankings. Google now considers speed a ranking factor, especially on mobile.
What could go wrong without it:
- High bounce rates
- Frustrated users leaving before converting
- Poor mobile performance and lower Google rankings
Our website maintenance services include performance tuning to keep your site running fast and smooth.
7. Contact Form & Functionality Testing
Why it matters:
Your forms and calls to action are often the most important parts of your website. If they’re not working, you’re losing leads and sales without even knowing it.
What could go wrong without it:
- Missed inquiries or appointments
- Broken user flows
- Lost trust and credibility
During regular maintenance, we test all forms, lead magnets, and eCommerce functionality to ensure your site is converting as it should.
Don’t Risk It—Let Us Handle It
Let OH Marketing Group Handle Your WordPress Website Maintenance
We offer comprehensive WordPress website maintenance services to keep your site updated, optimized, and running 24/7. Our plans include:
- 24–48 hour response time
- Monthly plugin, theme, and core updates
- Security scanning and malware protection
- Performance optimization
- Backup configuration and monitoring
- Monthly maintenance reporting
Explore our Website Maintenance Services and let us protect your site—so you can focus on growing your business.
Oh! Just One More Thing:
A well-maintained website doesn’t just perform better—it protects your brand, builds trust with visitors, and supports your SEO efforts. If you're unsure where your site stands, or tired of doing it all yourself, our team is here to help.
Let’s keep your WordPress site safe, speedy, and future-proof.
