Website hosting and maintenance
One less thing to think about. One more thing working for you.
Because we’ve built your website, we’re uniquely positioned to look after it. We’ll proactively maintain and monitor your site so it continues to work hard in the background, without you having to think about it.
No website should be launched and left
At Brighter Messaging, we see your website as a living part of your business. Our hosting and maintenance service keeps the sites we build secure, fast, and consistently online, with the same care and attention they received at launch. While you focus on your work, we make sure your website continues doing its job.
Here’s how we care for your site
Hosting and infrastructure
A stable, professional foundation for your website
- Premium managed WordPress hosting
- SSL certificate
- Nameserver (DNS records) management
Security and risk protection
Your website is actively protected, 24/7
- Premium security and antispam integrations
- 24/7 monitoring for security risks
- SSL encryption
- Troubleshooting and recovery from hacks or malicious activity
Updates and maintenance
Keeping your site healthy behind the scenes
- Monthly WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
- Compatibility checks and issue prevention
- Rollbacks and fixes if an update causes problems
Performance and reliability
A website that loads fast and works every time
- Speed optimization tools
- 24×7 uptime monitoring
- Proactive performance checks
- Monthly form testing
- Annual SEO audit
Backups and recovery
Your data is protected and recoverable at all times
- Nightly website backups
- Backup restoration if something goes wrong
Your own logins
Flexible access without compromising control
- Access for your internal team
- Access for approved third-party vendors
- Training so you can make updates if desired
BONUS: Ongoing support and updates
Thoughtful, practical support from the team who know your site best
- Up to one hour per month for simple content updates, such as text edits, photo updates, and keyword adjustments
- Regular reviews of traffic, keywords, and positions to ensure your site’s performance evolves with your business
Our website hosting and maintenance package saves you from:
- Managing multiple logins, renewals, and vendors
- Keeping up with security and software changes
- Emergency fixes that interrupt your work
- Wondering whether your website is actually doing anything
3 reasons why our clients choose website hosting with Brighter Messaging
- Our hosting and maintenance package is designed specifically for the sites we build
- You get direct access to the team who built your site
- BONUS: Updates are included in your monthly package
From the Blog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is website hosting and maintenance?
Website hosting means your site lives on our server, ensuring it’s accessible on the web. Maintenance ensures your site is optimized, secure, up-to-date, fast, and functional.
How much does it cost to host and maintain a website?
Our rate for stand-alone hosting and maintenance (without ecommerce) is $250/month. We offer a generous discount to clients on one of our marketing packages.
Why should I pay you to host and maintain my website when I can host it on the cheap somewhere else?
You get what you pay for. Our clients choose us for website hosting and maintenance because their websites are business-critical assets; they can’t afford downtime, hacks, inaccurate information, non-working forms, and other problems. We also offer our clients peace of mind that their sites are cared for and monitored regularly.
Does the one hour per month of updates roll over if I don’t use it?
No, this time does not roll over. But don’t worry—we’ll help you figure out how to take advantage of monthly update time.
What’s not included in your hosting and maintenance package?
You’ll continue to pay annual renewal fees for your domain. Otherwise, everything your site needs is covered.
Can you host a site you didn’t build?
It depends. At a minimum, it must be built on WordPress. Please contact us to request an evaluation of your site.
What happens if there’s an issue with my website?
We understand how important a functional website is to your business—that’s why we offer hosting and maintenance services! In most cases, we catch problems and fix them before you ever know it happened. In the event that you notice an issue with your site, you can reach out to your point of contact at Brighter Messaging and be assured of speedy service.
One less thing to think about. One more thing working for you.
Don’t let slow hosting and technical glitches hold your business back. Contact us today to learn more about our small business website maintenance service and take the first step towards online success.