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WordPress maintenance: outsourcing or doing it yourself — an honest comparison
1 July 2024 · 7 min read
Every WordPress website needs regular maintenance. Updates, backups, security, performance optimisation — it piles up. The question is: do you do this yourself, or do you outsource it? In this article we give an honest comparison.
At WP Maintainer we are happy to take over the maintenance. But we believe in informed choices.
Doing it yourself
Outsourcing
Cost comparison
| | DIY | Outsource | |---|---|---| | Monthly costs | €0 | €49 - €299 | | Your time | 2-4 hours/month | 0 hours | | Knowledge needed | Yes | No | | Risk on error | High | Low (insured) | | Proactive | Rare | Standard | | 24/7 monitoring | No | Yes | | Emergency help | No | Yes |
The hidden costs of doing it yourself
Calculate the real costs: - Your hourly rate × 3 hours per month = €... - Risk of a hack (average €5,000 damage) - Revenue loss during downtime - Costs of tools and software - Learning curve and mistakes
For most SMBs, outsourcing is cheaper when you include all costs.
When to do it yourself?
Doing it yourself makes sense when: - You are very technically skilled - You only have one simple website - You have sufficient time - You accept the risks
WP Maintainer outsourcing
Our maintenance plan starts at €49 per month. For that amount you get professional maintenance, 24/7 monitoring and peace of mind. We take over the worry, so you can focus on what you do best: running your business.