Updates
Updates of WordPress, plugins and the theme, with a check that the site works afterwards.
WordPress · care, fixes, development
WordPress care, fixes and development
I help keep WordPress websites and shops running and growing: updates, backups, bug fixes, optimisation and new features. A separate paid service billed as a monthly plan or hourly.
WordPress needs regular care
WordPress, plugins and themes are updated regularly: updates fix bugs, add features and patch security issues. Putting updates off increases the risk of problems, and updating after a long break tends to be harder than regular, small changes.
As part of care I update WordPress, plugins and the theme, check that the site works after changes and take care of backups. When something stops working, I find the cause and fix it. I can also improve loading speed or add new features.
I work both with sites on ready-made themes such as GeneratePress and with larger builds on Bedrock and Sage. I can take over a site built by another developer; I then start by reviewing its code and configuration.
Who it is for
Who I help with WordPress
- Owners of WordPress websites, including ones built by another developer.
- WooCommerce shop owners who need fixes and new features.
- My clients after launch who want to keep developing their site.
- Agencies looking for support with their clients’ websites.
When to get in touch
- The site stopped working or shows errors, e.g. after an update.
- WordPress, plugins and the theme have not been updated for a long time.
- The website or shop is slow.
- You need a new feature and the previous developer is unavailable.
Scope
What the service includes
Backups
Regular backups of files and the database.
Bug fixes
Diagnosing and fixing problems: errors after updates, broken features and plugin conflicts.
Optimisation
Improving loading speed and Core Web Vitals scores.
New features
New features, sections and integrations in a live website or shop.
Taking over a site
Looking after a site built by another developer, after reviewing its code and configuration.
Fixes
Common WordPress problems
Critical error or white screen
The site stops displaying, most often after a plugin, theme or PHP version update.
Plugin conflicts
Two plugins work fine on their own but together break part of the site or admin.
Forms and email
The contact form does not send messages, or they end up in spam.
Shop problems
Errors in the WooCommerce cart, payments or orders.
Slow loading
The site takes a long time to load, especially on phones, which puts customers off.
Outdated installation
An old version of WordPress, plugins or PHP that needs a careful update.
Billing
Monthly plan or hourly billing?
It depends on how important the site is to your business and how often it changes.
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Monthly plan
- A fixed scope of work every month.
- Regular updates and backups without having to remember them.
- Predictable cost.
- Good for sites and shops that are an important sales or contact channel.
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Hourly
- You pay for the work actually done.
- Good for one-off fixes and new features.
- No ongoing commitment.
- You order updates and backups when you need them.
The two can be combined: a plan for regular work, with new features billed hourly or by quote.
Ground rules
- The plan scope and work timelines are agreed individually.
- The service does not include site monitoring.
- Do not send passwords or access details through the form. You share access securely once the scope is agreed.
Technology
WordPress and WooCommerce from the inside
I build themes from scratch every day, including on Bedrock and Sage, so I work with both simple sites on ready-made themes and with larger builds.
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- Sites on ready-made themes, e.g. GeneratePress, and on themes written from scratch.
- WooCommerce shops with payments and integrations.
- Bedrock installations with Composer dependencies.
If the site needs bigger changes than ongoing care, I will quote for an extension or a new version.
What to include in your request
This information helps me assess the problem faster and suggest next steps.
The website address.
What exactly is happening and since when.
Whether anything changed before the problem, e.g. updates, plugins or hosting.
A screenshot or the text of the error message.
Where the site is hosted.
No passwords: you share access securely once the scope is agreed.
Not sure what happened? Describe the symptoms and we will figure out the rest during diagnosis.
Report a site or problemUpdates, backups, fixes and new features, billed as a monthly plan or hourly. The plan scope is agreed individually.
Yes. I start by reviewing the site’s code and configuration, and then we agree the scope of care or fixes.
Describe the problem in the form: the site address, what is happening and since when. Do not send passwords. I will reply within one business day and we will agree next steps.
Yes, as part of optimisation I improve loading speed and Core Web Vitals scores. The scope depends on what slows the site down, so I start with a diagnosis.
No, the service does not include monitoring. It covers updates, backups, fixes and new features within the agreed scope.
As a monthly plan for a fixed scope of work, or hourly for fixes and new features.
Backups are part of care, so if a problem appears after an update, the previous version of the site can be restored while we calmly find the cause.
Yes. Care and fixes also cover WooCommerce shops, including fixes and new sales features.
Contact
Describe your site or problem
Give the site address and describe what is happening and since when, or what you need. Do not send passwords. I will reply within one business day.
- Call
- +48 794 196 381