Care Plans That Stop Small Problems Becoming Big Ones

Website Maintenance for Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire Businesses

A website isn’t finished once it launches — it needs regular attention to keep running properly

An Unmaintained Website Is a Ticking Clock

Most business owners only think about their website once something’s already gone wrong — a hack, a broken plugin, a page that’s stopped working, a slow-loading site quietly dropping down Google’s rankings. By the time you notice, customers have already left and enquiries have already been lost.

The good news is that almost all of this is preventable with proper, regular maintenance. Keeping your WordPress core, plugins and theme updated, watching for security threats, backing up your data, and keeping performance in check — these should all be happening quietly in the background every month, whether you’re thinking about them or not.

That’s exactly what our care plans handle for businesses across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and the UK.

What’s Covered in Every Care Plan

Core, Plugin & Theme Updates

Out-of-date WordPress installations and plugins are the leading cause of hacked and broken sites. We keep everything updated on a regular schedule, testing changes before they go live so nothing breaks in the process.

Security Monitoring & Malware Scanning

We watch your site around the clock for threats, malware and suspicious activity. If anything’s flagged, we act on it immediately — you shouldn’t have to find out the hard way.

Regular Backups

Automated backups of your entire site, stored securely off-site. If the worst happens, we can restore things quickly with minimal disruption to your business.

Speed & Performance Optimisation

Site speed affects both user experience and your Google rankings. We monitor load times and carry out regular optimisation to keep things running quickly.

Uptime Monitoring

Round-the-clock monitoring means if your site goes down, we’re alerted straight away and working to get it back up — often before you’ve even noticed.

Content Updates

Need a price changed, a new team member added, or your opening hours updated? Send us the details and we’ll take care of it.

Monthly Reporting

A clear, straightforward report each month covering what we’ve done, how your site’s performing, and anything worth knowing about.

Straightforward Monthly Plans, No Surprises

Our care plans are designed for peace of mind — no confusing tiers, no hidden extras, just reliable maintenance at a fixed monthly cost.

Whether you need basic security and updates, or fuller ongoing support with content changes and priority response times, we’ll put together a plan that fits your site, your needs and your budget. Get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.

Not Ready for a Monthly Plan?

That’s fine — we also offer one-off support for businesses that just need occasional help. A single fix, a security issue sorted, or a specific update made. We’ll give you a clear quote before we start and get it done promptly.
Takes 60 seconds — no spam, no hard sell.

Meet the Team

Our team is made up of skilled, dedicated professionals with a wide range of expertise. As one of the largest and most diverse digital teams in the Bedfordshire & Cambridgeshire area, we’re here to support you at every stage of your online journey.

What our clients have to say

Whelan completely transformed our online presence. Since the new site launched, our enquiries have more than doubled and the feedback from customers has been brilliant.
Roger Abbot, Managing Director
The team at Whelan were professional from day one. They guided us through the whole process and delivered exactly what they promised — on time and on budget.
Liam Keating, Chief Executive Officer
We’d tried other agencies before but none of them got it the way Whelan did. They understand Irish business and they built us something we’re genuinely proud to show off.
Michael Phelan, Owner
Whelan helped us build our brand, website, and booking system from the ground up. The result is a strong digital presence that continues to support our growth.
Willie Corcoran, Owner
Whelan delivered a modern, user-friendly eCommerce website that’s easy for customers to navigate and aligned perfectly with our vision. The project was handled professionally from start to finish.
Thomas McCarthy, Founder
A high-quality website designed to match our business needs, combining strong visual design with a seamless user experience. The project was delivered with professionalism and attention to detail.
David Foy, Managing Director

Who Actually Needs a Maintenance Plan?

Website maintenance isn’t reserved for large organisations with complicated sites. Any business relying on its website to bring in sales or represent it professionally online should have someone looking after it.

This includes:

WordPress Site Owners

WordPress is the world’s most popular platform, which also makes it the most targeted by hackers and bots. Regular updates and monitoring aren’t optional if you’re running on it.

eCommerce Businesses

A shop that goes down or gets compromised isn’t just inconvenient, it’s a direct hit to revenue and customer trust. Strong maintenance and security monitoring matter even more here.

Businesses Without an In-House Web Team

Most SMEs across Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire don’t have a developer on staff. Our maintenance service effectively gives you an experienced web team on call, without the cost of hiring one.

Businesses Whose Site Was Built Elsewhere

We’re happy to take over maintenance on sites we didn’t originally build. We’ll run a full audit first so we understand exactly what we’re working with and flag anything needing attention.

Website Maintenance Questions We Get Asked All the Time

Stop Worrying About Your Website — Let Us Handle It

Get in touch for a free maintenance consultation. We’ll take a look at your current site, tell you honestly where it stands, and recommend the right plan for your needs and budget.