What's included in BRANDED IAM's ongoing website maintenance, why it matters, and what happens if you skip it.
A website isn't a one-time project — it's an ongoing system that requires regular care to stay secure, fast, and functional. BRANDED IAM's website maintenance plan handles all of this in the background so you never have to worry about it.
What Maintenance Includes
- Software updates: CMS core, theme, and plugin updates applied as they're released — with testing before applying to your live site.
- Security monitoring: Daily scans for malware, unauthorized file changes, and known vulnerabilities.
- Performance monitoring: Monthly Core Web Vitals checks and speed optimization adjustments.
- Uptime monitoring: 24/7 automated checks — if your site goes down, we're notified immediately and respond before you know there's an issue.
- Broken link audits: Monthly scans for dead links that hurt both user experience and SEO.
- Backup verification: Monthly manual verification that backups are complete and restorable.
Why Maintenance Matters
Outdated software is the #1 cause of website hacking. Most WordPress sites that get compromised are running plugins or themes that haven't been updated in months. Regular maintenance patches these vulnerabilities before bad actors can exploit them.
What Happens Without Maintenance
Without ongoing maintenance, websites accumulate technical debt — software conflicts, security holes, and performance degradation that compound over time. A site neglected for 12 months often requires a significant rebuild rather than a simple catch-up. If you're on a plan that includes maintenance, it's already running in the background. Check your portal's monthly maintenance report under Projects → Website Maintenance Reports.