Website Maintenance Pricing

2021 Website Maintenance Pricing How Much Should You Pay?

How Much Should You Pay?

Around 80 percent of consumers start their research for a product or service online, making your website a critical step in their buying journey. That’s why routine site maintenance, as well as an understanding of website maintenance pricing, is essential. Today, businesses invest $35 to $5000 per month, or $400 to $60,000 per year, on website maintenance.

How much do website maintenance services cost?

Curious about how much website maintenance services cost? Browse Wild Website pricing now:

Security patches & CMS updates

$ 100 Monthly
  • Annual CMS version upgrades
  • Quarterly CMS security patches
  • Monthly full-site backup and storage
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Full web maintenance

$ 200 Monthly
  • Daily security scan
  • Quarterly CMS security patches
  • Up to 3 hours of design or development time
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After-hours maintenance

$ 400 Monthly
  • Urgent CMS support/restore
  • Quarterly CMS security patches
  • Up to 5 hours of design or development time
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How much does website maintenance cost?

Depending on the size, complexity, and functionality of your site, as well as the background, skillset, and pricing model of your service provider, your business may pay $35 to $5000 per month or $400 to $60,000 per year to maintain your website.

If you’re looking for accurate estimates on the cost of website maintenance, keep reading for a breakdown of website management costs by site type. Plus, learn what website maintenance pricing even includes and get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about keeping your website up-to-date.

Browse our monthly and hourly pricing for our leading website maintenance services. You can also contact us online or call us at 888-601-5359 to immediately speak with one of our experienced strategists about your site.

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The latest website management costs for 2021

When it comes to website management costs, your company’s rates depend heavily on your website. That’s why it’s helpful to break down website maintenance pricing by website type, like ecommerce, small business, or enterprise.

Monthly Website Maintenance Cost

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What do website maintenance fees include?

As you browse website maintenance rates, it’s essential to look at what the provider includes with their services. If you purchase a package without looking at the deliverables, you can end up not only wasting money but also getting locked into the wrong service contract.

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8 core website maintenance costs

When researching your website maintenance costs, you’ll want to consider these eight factors (mentioned in the table above), which will influence how much website maintenance costs your business.

1. Domain name ($0.08 to $1 /mo)

A domain name is unique to your business, appearing in your website’s URL. Without a domain name, it’s impossible for users to visit your site, which is why you must pay to renew your domain name each year. If you don’t, someone else could purchase the name and force your company to find a new one.

On average, businesses pay $0.08 to $1 per month or $2 to $20 per year to renew their domain name.

2. SSL certificate ($0 to $125 /mo)

An SSL certificate, also known as a Secure Sockets Layer, protects your company and your site visitors. This certificate works by allowing your site to receive, transfer, and secure sensitive data provided by users or your business.

If you have an active SSL certificate, your website URL appears with a padlock next to it in Internet browsers like Google Chrome. Your URL also updates from “http” to “https” for users. In most cases, shoppers look for the padlock before making a purchase, which is why this site feature matters.

Companies can purchase an SSL certificate for free, but most invest in a paid license. A paid SSL certificate often includes additional features, like customer support and higher encryption rates, which are beneficial for businesses of any size.

Prices for paid SSL certificates range from $0.80 to $125 per month or $10 to $1500 per year.

3. Website hosting ($2 to $835 /mo)

Like your domain name, website hosting is essential. If you don’t have a hosting provider, it’s impossible for people to access your website. That’s why your business needs to include website hosting costs in your website maintenance budget.

Your business can choose from a few options for website hosting:

Shared host: A shared host costs $24 to $120 per year. It’s the lowest cost option because it hosts your website on a server with several other sites. If you have minimal website traffic, a shared host service can work well.

Website builder: A website builder hosting service, like from Wix or WordPress, costs $60 to $180 per year. This service option provides an excellent solution for small businesses and professional bloggers.

Virtual private server (VPS): A VPS costs $240 to $600 per year. While you share your server, like with shared hosting, you have complete access to your server’s resources because the provider divides the server into multiple virtual servers. You can look at a VPS like an apartment building, with the server representing the building and the virtual servers the apartments.

Dedicated server: A dedicated server costs $1200 to $24,000 per year. It’s the most expensive website hosting option, which is why most websites that use a dedicated server have more than 100,000 site visitors per month. With a dedicated server, you have complete access to your own server.

While your business may want to save money by choosing a less expensive website hosting option, it’s essential for your team to select the best one for your site. If you opt for a hosting option that doesn’t meet your current website traffic levels, this can result in a sluggish site and you may lose quality leads.

Today, most people expect a website to load in two seconds or less. If it doesn’t, they go somewhere else to research a product, find a service provider, or spend their money. That’s why your business needs to make the speed of your pages and site a priority.

Companies can spend $2 to $835 per month or $24 to $10,000 per year on website hosting.

 

4. General website updates ($15 to $105 /mo)

From a user perspective, general website updates keep your site looking fresh and modern, as well as secure. Even if your company, like a home improvement store, processes payments offline, it’s essential to have an online presence that conveys trust and quality.

If you don’t, you exclude yourself from a massive online audience. Like the homeowners, for example, researching local stores for their next home improvement project online. Or, the property managers that need a consistent and reliable supplier for their nearby apartment complex.

Provide your site with routine maintenance, and you can improve the chances of people not only finding your company but also investing in it, whether by visiting your store, calling your team, or purchasing your products or services.

In most instances, general website upkeep from a professional provider includes updates to your:

  1. Webpages
  2. Content
  3. Media
  4. Navigation
  5. Files
  6. Links
  7. Forms
  8. Background images
  9. Colors

When it comes to website upkeep, most companies spend $15 to $105 per month.

It’s worth mentioning that many companies misinterpret what website updates include, especially when a part of a website maintenance package. Upkeep to your website’s elements like content, navigation, and forms maintains the quality and functionality of your site.

For example, if you’re launching a seasonal sale and need to update your product or service pricing, most website maintenance plans would include that kind of update. If you’re looking for your provider to redesign your product and service pages, however, you can expect a separate fee.

Depending on the requested updates, your business may also need to supply materials like content or images. For instance, if you want to change the copy on a product or service page, you must send that revised copy to your service provider.

If you’re confused about what your website maintenance pricing plan includes, talk to your service provider. With our dedicated account managers (which means you always have one consistent point of contact), it’s stress-free to talk about your account and package.

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