Websites need regular care

Your website is running. It's doing its job. But that doesn't mean you can forget about it.

Websites don't take care of themselves. Every month brings new security patches, plugin updates, and small issues that, if left alone, turn into big problems.

Without regular attention, things start to slip:

Security updates don't get applied
Plugins fall out of date
The site gets slower over time
Small bugs pile up
Backups fail without anyone noticing
When something breaks, you're scrambling

You didn't start a business to babysit your website. You need someone to handle the technical stuff so you can focus on what matters.

Ongoing Care: Your developer, handled

Ongoing Care is a flat monthly fee that gives you a real developer on call — not a help-desk ticket queue.

For 10 hours a week, every working week, your website gets my full attention. Updates, monitoring, backups, and security are covered. But so are new features, redesigns, bug fixes, custom tools, and anything else you need built.

This isn't a set-it-and-forget-it service. It's genuine ownership: I know your website, I keep an eye on it, and I'm here when you need me.

Pricing Plan

Your developer on retainer. Available ten hours a week.

One fixed monthly fee. One reliable developer who already knows your site. Anything your site needs — fixes, features, redesigns, new tools — handled.

Like having your own developer. Without the in-house overhead.

Everything included

New features & pages

Build new sections, integrations, landing pages — anything from a single block to a full feature.

Redesigns & refreshes

Modernize tired pages without scrapping the whole site. Section-by-section, on your schedule.

Custom web apps & tools

Internal dashboards, custom widgets, member portals, mini-games.

Bug fixes & emergencies

When something breaks, I triage and fix it the same business day — not next week.

Maintenance & updates

Core, plugin, framework and dependency updates. Daily off-site backups, tested monthly.

Performance & SEO

Core Web Vitals, image pipeline, caching, structured data — kept healthy month over month.

Direct messaging access

Email, Slack, Telegram, or Google Meet me directly. First reply within 4 working hours on weekdays.

Monthly progress report

A short, plain-English summary of what got done and what's next. No fluff, no jargon. In PDF format.

Honest cap. 40 hours per month, not "unlimited." Hours don't roll over. One website. Multi-site? Let's talk — I'll quote per site.

How it compares

Rough numbers from public freelance, agency and US salary data. Your mileage will vary.

Typical monthly cost
Junior hire
$5,000–8,000
Agency
$4,000–8,000
Freelancer
$3,000–6,000
This plan
$3,000 flat
Time to start
Junior hire
2–3 months
Agency
2–4 weeks
Freelancer
1–3 weeks
This plan
Within a week
Already knows your site
Junior hire
No — ramps up
Agency
Different person each time
Freelancer
Often not
This plan
✓ Same developer, every month
Day-to-day availability
Junior hire
40 hrs/wk (but ramping)
Agency
Variable — depends on queue
Freelancer
When they're free
This plan
10 hrs every week
Skill range
Junior hire
Limited
Agency
Broad but layered
Freelancer
Usually narrow
This plan
Full-stack
Commitment
Junior hire
Indefinite contract
Agency
6–12 months typical
Freelancer
Per project
This plan
3 months, then month-to-month

The honest fine print: Unused hours don't roll over. Anything truly urgent outside Mon–Fri 3PM to 10PM PHT is billed at my hourly rate. Third-party costs (hosting, licenses, paid plugins) are pass-through. You own everything I build for you. Two weeks' notice to cancel after the initial 3 months.

What This Means for You

Peace of mind, month after month

  • Stop worrying about website problems
  • Lower risk of security issues and downtime
  • One person who actually knows your site
  • Get your time back to focus on your business
  • Predictable monthly cost instead of surprise invoices
  • Someone to call when something comes up

Who This Is For

I work best with:

  • Business owners who want to stop worrying

    Your website is important to your business. Ongoing care means you always have someone responsible for keeping it healthy.

  • Non-technical owners who need a direct contact

    Not a helpdesk ticket queue. Someone who knows your site and answers when you reach out.

  • Sites that have just been cleaned up or rescued

    A freshly stabilized site still needs regular attention to stay that way. Ongoing care keeps the momentum going.

If you want a reliable person in your corner for the long term, this is what I offer.

This probably isn't for you if:

  • You only need occasional one-off help

    Care plans are for ongoing relationships, not sporadic projects. If you just need something fixed once, a standalone project is the right fit.

  • You prefer managing your own site

    If you're comfortable handling updates and monitoring yourself, you may not need this. I respect that.

  • You have in-house tech staff

    If your business already has someone whose job is to manage your website, a care plan would overlap with their responsibilities.

Ongoing care works best when it's a genuine partnership, not just a subscription.

How It Works

How we get started and what to expect

1

We Review Your Site

Before starting, I do a proper assessment of your site (or refer to a Health Check if you've already had one). I need to know what I'm taking on.

2

I Set Everything Up

Monitoring, backup schedules, and documentation. I get familiar with your site so I can maintain it properly from day one.

3

10 Hours Every Week

Updates, backups, and security are always on. The rest of the 40 hours goes to whatever you need — fixes, features, redesigns, custom tools. You get a monthly PDF summary of what was done.

4

You Get On With Your Business

When something comes up, you reach out directly. I'm the person who knows your site and can respond quickly.

Why Work With Me

What ongoing care actually looks like in practice

One person, long-term

I'm not a rotating team. I get to know your site, its quirks, and your preferences. That context is valuable.

Proactive, not reactive

I monitor for issues before they become emergencies. You hear about problems from me, not from a customer.

No ticket queues

You contact me directly. I know who you are, what your site is, and what matters to you. That's what working with a person (not an agency) looks like.

Transparent reporting

You always know what was done and how your plan hours were spent. No mystery, no excuses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What if I need more than 40 hours in a month?

If a big push is coming up, we'll plan ahead — extra hours can be added at my hourly rate, or we'll stretch the work across two months. For genuinely large projects (full rebuilds, complex migrations), it's usually cleaner to scope a separate project.

What if I don't use all 40 hours?

Hours don't roll over — that keeps the math simple and the price flat. But you're paying for capacity and a developer who's ready when you need one, not a meter. Most months even out, and there's almost always meaningful work I can do to move the site forward.

What kinds of work are included?

Almost anything technical for one website: new features, redesigns, custom tools and dashboards, bug fixes, performance and SEO work, plus the usual maintenance, backups, and security. If it lives on or around your site, I can probably handle it.

Can I split the plan across multiple websites?

The plan is priced and scheduled per website. If you have a second site you'd like covered, get in touch — I'll quote a separate plan, often at a discount when both sites share the same stack.

Do you work with sites you didn't build?

Yes — most of my retainer clients have sites built by someone else. I'll review the site first (often through a Health Check) so we both know what I'm taking on before we start the retainer.

How do I reach you, and how fast do you reply?

Direct messaging — email, Slack, Telegram, or a quick Google Meet. First reply within 4 working hours on weekdays (Mon–Fri, 3PM–10PM PHT). Anything truly urgent outside those hours is billed at my hourly rate.

Can I cancel anytime?

After the initial 3-month minimum, the plan continues month-to-month with two weeks' notice to cancel. I don't lock clients into long contracts — if I'm providing value, you'll stick around.

Why only one plan?

Tiered plans usually trade clarity for complexity — and most clients end up needing roughly the same thing: a developer with real hours and a real range of skills. One plan keeps the price honest, the math simple, and my time focused on actually getting your work done.

Testimonials

Don't take my word for it. Here's what my clients say:

Ready for a developer who already knows your site?

Tell me about your website and what you'd want to tackle in the first month. Response within 24 hours.

$3,000 flat per month — no surprise invoices
10 hours every week, Mon–Fri
One developer who actually knows your site

Not sure if your site is ready for ongoing care? Start with a Website Health Check to see where things stand.

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