SMB
WordPress for SMB: the ideal business website
13 July 2024 · 5 min read
WordPress is the most used content management system in the world, with more than 43% of all websites. But is it also suitable for SMBs? Absolutely. WordPress offers the perfect balance between ease of use, flexibility and costs for business websites.
At WP Maintainer we install WordPress for hundreds of SMBs. In this article we share why it works so well.
Why WordPress for SMB?
Essential functionalities for SMB
| Functionality | Plugin/Tool | |---|---| | Contact forms | WPForms or Gravity Forms | | Booking system | Amelia or Simply Schedule Appointments | | CRM integration | HubSpot or Salesforce integration | | Live chat | Tidio or LiveChat | | Multilingual | WPML or Polylang | | SEO | RankMath or Yoast SEO | | Analytics | Google Analytics + MonsterInsights |
Security and maintenance
SMBs are a popular target for hackers. A hacked website costs an average of €5,000 in direct damage and lost revenue. Professional maintenance is essential.
Our SMB maintenance plan includes: - Daily backups - Weekly updates on staging - 24/7 security monitoring - Performance optimisation - Monthly reporting
Cost overview
| Component | Estimated costs per year | |---|---| | Hosting (managed) | €300 - €1,200 | | Theme (premium) | €50 - €100 | | Essential plugins | €100 - €300 | | Maintenance (WP Maintainer) | €588 - €1,788 | | **Total** | **€1,038 - €3,388** |
This is a fraction of the cost of a custom website or a full-time developer.
WP Maintainer SMB service
We specialise in WordPress for SMBs. From €49 per month we take over the complete technical management, so you can focus on your business.