Our upkeep
Launch is a save point, not the end.
Every project we ship can stay with us after launch. Pick a kind of project to see what we do and how often. The exact plan, hours and price go into your written offer.
Browsers change, plugins get old and search engines move the goalposts. We keep your site fast, safe and easy to find.
Security and updates
Patches and upgrades, tested on a copy first.
- Framework, CMS and plugin updates, tested on a copy before they go live Monthly
- Security patches and a check of the server, firewall and login protection Monthly
- PHP, server and dependency upgrades to supported versions Yearly
Backups and uptime
We hear about problems before your visitors do.
- Uptime monitoring with alerts Always on
- Backups of files and the database, kept off the server Daily
- Test restore of a backup Every 3 months
- SSL certificate and domain renewals checked well before they expire Monthly
Speed and quality
Fast pages, working forms, usable by everyone.
- Broken links, broken forms and email delivery checked Monthly
- Speed check on phone and desktop (Core Web Vitals) with fixes Every 3 months
- Image and cache clean-up, unused plugins and old files removed Every 3 months
- Accessibility spot check: contrast, alt texts, keyboard use Every 3 months
Content and reports
Small changes done for you, and a clear picture of how the site does.
- Small content changes: texts, photos, prices, opening hours On request
- Short report: uptime, visits, speed and what we changed Every 3 months
- Review of the design and content against what visitors use most Yearly
- Privacy, cookie and legal texts checked against current rules Yearly
SEO audits
Every 6 months, or whenever you ask
Twice a year we run a full SEO audit of your website. Launching a new page, language or offer? Ask, and we run one in between.
1 / 8
Technical
Crawling and indexing, sitemap, robots.txt, redirects, broken links, duplicate pages, HTTPS and errors in Google Search Console.
2 / 8
Speed
Core Web Vitals on phone and desktop, image sizes, caching and anything that slows the first view.
3 / 8
On-page
Titles, meta descriptions, headings, image alt texts, internal links and structured data for rich results.
4 / 8
Content
Which pages rank, which keywords you are close to winning, thin or outdated pages and gaps your visitors search for.
5 / 8
Local
Google Business Profile, name, address and phone the same everywhere, map listings and reviews.
6 / 8
Competitors
What similar businesses rank for that you do not, and where you can overtake them.
7 / 8
Multilingual
Language versions, hreflang tags and translated titles for guests from other countries.
8 / 8
AI search
How your business shows up in AI answers and assistants, and the clear facts they need to mention you.
- A plain-language report with a score per area and what changed since the last audit
- A prioritised fix list: quick wins first, bigger work with a time estimate
- Fixes for the technical and on-page issues done by us, inside your upkeep plan
- Keyword and content ideas for new pages, blog posts or offers
- Rankings, traffic and Search Console numbers tracked from audit to audit
Custom software runs a part of your business. We keep it running quietly, keep your data safe and grow it as your work changes.
Security
Updates for everything the software is built on.
- Security updates for the server, the framework and every library Monthly
- Security review of access, passwords, keys and data handling Yearly
Backups and data
Your data saved, restorable and tidy.
- Automatic backups of the database and uploads Daily
- Test restore of a backup Every 3 months
- Clean-up of old data, logs and temporary files Every 3 months
- User accounts and access rights tidied up On request
Monitoring and fixes
Errors caught and fixed before they pile up.
- Error and log monitoring Always on
- Fixes for bugs found in real use Monthly
- Checks of integrations: payments, email, accounting, external APIs Monthly
- Performance review: slow pages, slow reports and database growth Every 3 months
Upgrades and planning
The tool grows with your team.
- Short list of small improvements based on how your team uses it Every 3 months
- Major version upgrades of the language, framework and database Yearly
- Plan for the next year: new features, retirements and costs Yearly
Google Play changes its rules every year. We keep your game or app listed, crash-free and earning, on old phones and new ones.
Stability
Fewer crashes on more phones.
- Crash and ANR reports from Google Play checked, with fixes for the top issues Monthly
- SDK and library security updates Monthly
- Testing on new Android versions and new phones Every 3 months
Earnings and data
Ads, purchases and analytics that keep counting.
- Ad networks, in-app purchases and analytics checked Monthly
- Balance and difficulty tweaks based on player data Every 3 months
- Short report: installs, retention, crashes and earnings Every 3 months
Store and players
A fresh listing and players who hear back.
- Store reviews read and the important ones answered Monthly
- Store listing refresh: screenshots, texts, keywords Every 3 months
- Plan for seasonal events, new levels or features Yearly
Google Play rules
Everything Google asks for to stay listed.
- Target API level update, required by Google Play Yearly
- Play Console policy, privacy and data safety form review Yearly
- Engine, build tools and signing setup upgraded Yearly
Keep your progress saved
Need upkeep for a project?
Ours or one built by someone else. Tell us what you have and we send a clear upkeep offer.