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Why Does Your WordPress Need Professional Maintenance in 2026?

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WordPress powers over 40% of the world's websites. That makes it the most popular CMS, but also the number one target for attackers. If you have a WordPress site and you're not keeping it updated, you're playing with fire.

The problem: abandoned websites

Most WordPress sites we see during initial consultations have gone months (or years) without updates. Outdated plugins, themes with known vulnerabilities and a WordPress core two or three versions behind. The result is predictable: slow websites, penalised by Google and, in the worst case, infected with malware.

What does professional maintenance include?

A good maintenance service goes beyond just clicking "Update All". It includes:

  • Controlled updates of plugins, themes and core, verifying compatibility before applying changes.
  • Automated backups with the ability to restore quickly.
  • Security monitoring to detect intrusion attempts and malware.
  • Performance optimisation: database cleanup, caching, image compression.
  • Monthly reports so you know exactly what's been done on your site.

The cost of doing nothing

A hacked website can take days to recover. In the meantime, you lose visitors, customers and Google rankings. Emergency recovery costs between 300 and 800 euros, while a preventive maintenance plan starts at 40 euros per month.

The difference is clear: invest a little each month or risk paying much more when something goes wrong.

Need help with your WordPress?

At Desatranques WEB we offer maintenance plans tailored to every type of website. No lock-in contracts, with premium licences included and real support from people who understand WordPress inside out.

WordPress Maintenance Plans

Updates, backups, security and support. From 39 EUR/month, no lock-in contracts.

Your website is your business. Take care of it.