What’s Included in Website Care Plans (And What’s Not)
If you’ve ever wondered what a website care plan actually covers, and whether you really need one, you’re not alone.
We talk to business owners all the time who assume maintenance means “everything website-related is handled.” Others think it’s just updates and backups. And some don’t realize anything needs to be maintained at all until something breaks.
The truth sits somewhere in the middle, and understanding that difference can save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.
In this post, we’re breaking down what’s included in our care plans, what’s not, and how to choose the right level of support for your business.
Why Website Care Plans Matter
Your website isn’t a one-time project, it’s an ongoing system that requires regular attention to stay secure, functional, and effective.
Behind the scenes, your site relies on:
- Plugins that need frequent updates
- Themes that evolve over time
- Security layers that require monitoring
- Integrations that can break without warning
Without consistent maintenance, even a well-built site can slowly degrade. Pages may load slower, features can stop working properly, and vulnerabilities can open the door to security issues.
For businesses like contractors, law firms, and churches, where trust and reliability matter, these issues don’t just affect performance. They impact credibility.
Our care plans are designed to prevent those problems before they happen, while also giving you access to the level of support your business actually needs.
Silver, Gold & Platinum: What’s the Difference?
All of our care plans include the core essentials: updates, backups, security monitoring, and reporting. These are the foundations that keep your website stable and protected.
Where the plans differ is in two key areas:
- How much hands-on support you receive
- How proactive we are in helping your site improve and grow
As you move up through the plans, you’re not just getting more time, you’re getting faster response, deeper involvement, and more strategic support.
Silver Care Plan
Best for: Small businesses, lawyers, local contractors, and organizations that need occasional updates.
The Silver plan is where most businesses start. It covers all the essentials while giving you access to a small amount of monthly support for day-to-day updates.
For many businesses, this is enough to stay current without needing to log into WordPress or handle changes internally.
What’s included:
- Ongoing updates and maintenance
- Daily backups and security scans
- Monthly reporting
- 30 minutes of support time
- Content updates (text, images, blog posts, simple pages)
- Email-based support
What’s not included:
- Design work or redesigns
- Complex functionality or integrations
- WooCommerce/store support
- SEO or marketing strategy
Why businesses choose Silver:
Silver works well for businesses with relatively stable websites, like a contractor updating project photos, a church posting events, or a small service provider making occasional changes.
It gives you peace of mind that everything is maintained, without committing to a higher level of ongoing support.
Gold Care Plan
Best for: Growing businesses, service providers, churches and non-profits, and companies generating leads or revenue from their site
As your website becomes more important to your business, the need for faster response times and more flexibility increases. That’s where Gold comes in.
Gold gives you significantly more support time and adds the ability to handle more complex site needs, including WooCommerce support and proactive issue resolution.
What’s included:
- Everything in Silver
- 120 minutes of support time
- Priority email support
- WooCommerce support (product updates, troubleshooting)
- Broken link scanning and fixes
- Plugin license management and renewals
- Uptime and advanced security monitoring
What’s not included:
- Large redesigns or new page builds
- Custom development or advanced integrations
- Ongoing SEO strategy (available as an add-on)
Why businesses choose Gold:
Gold is ideal when your website is actively supporting your business, whether that’s generating leads, handling customer inquiries, or managing online sales.
Instead of waiting or batching updates, you can make changes more consistently and keep your site aligned with your business as it evolves.
Platinum Care Plan
Best for: Established businesses, multi-service companies, and organizations focused on growth, large ecommerce businesses.
Platinum is designed for businesses that don’t just want maintenance, they want a partner who helps guide and improve their website over time.
At this level, we’re not just reacting to requests. We’re helping you think through what’s next, identifying opportunities, and making sure your website continues to support your long-term goals.
What’s included:
- Everything in Gold
- 240 minutes of support time
- Monthly strategy calls (as needed)
- Phone support
- SEO-focused improvements
- Search engine submissions and indexing support
- Staging environment for safe testing
What’s not included:
- Full website redesigns (though we can scope these separately)
- Large-scale development projects
Why businesses choose Platinum:
Platinum is a strong fit for businesses that are growing, adding services, or investing in their online presence.
It’s especially valuable for companies that don’t have an internal marketing or web team but still want consistent progress and expert input.
What Counts as “Support”?
This is one of the most important areas to understand, because it directly affects expectations.
Support time is designed for efficient, routine updates and tasks that can be completed within the WordPress environment.
This typically includes:
- Updating text or swapping images
- Adding blog posts or events
- Creating simple pages with provided content that use an existing template
- Adjusting menus or layout elements
- Basic troubleshooting
In other words, these are the types of tasks that keep your site current and functional without requiring deeper design or development work.
What’s Not Included in Support Plans
To keep care plans streamlined and cost-effective, more involved work is handled separately.
This includes:
- Designing or building new pages from scratch
- Custom development or coding
- Setting up new plugins or integrations
- Writing website content (unless part of SEO services)
- Managing external platforms like email systems or CRMs
- Advanced WooCommerce customization
These types of requests are typically scoped as mini-projects, ensuring they’re done properly without being rushed or constrained by monthly time limits.
What About Marketing & Growth Services?
While care plans focus on maintenance and support, many businesses also need help driving traffic, generating leads, and staying visible online.
That’s where our marketing services come in.
SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
SEO helps your website show up when people are actively searching for your services.
We take a practical, ongoing approach that includes technical improvements, content updates, and performance tracking, so your site doesn’t just exist, it gets found.
Best for: Contractors, local businesses, and professional services that rely on search traffic.
Google Ads
Google Ads allows you to appear at the top of search results almost immediately.
This is one of the fastest ways to generate leads, especially for competitive industries where organic rankings take time.
Best for: Businesses that want consistent, predictable lead flow.
Social Media Management
Staying active on social media builds trust and keeps your business top-of-mind, but it can be time-consuming to manage consistently.
We handle planning, posting, and content creation so your presence stays active without adding to your workload.
Best for: Businesses that want visibility without managing social platforms internally.
Email Marketing
Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to stay connected with your audience and drive repeat business.
From newsletters to automated follow-ups, we help you stay in front of past and potential customers.
Best for: Businesses with an existing audience that want to increase engagement and retention.
Choosing the Right Plan
If you’re not sure where to start, here’s a simple way to think about it:
- Silver → “Help me with occasional updates”
- Gold → “My site matters to my business”
- Platinum → “I want ongoing growth and guidance”
Final Thoughts
A website care plan isn’t just about preventing problems, it’s about making sure your website continues to support your business as it grows and changes.
The right plan depends on how often your site needs updates, how important it is to your day-to-day operations, and how much support you want behind the scenes.
If you’re not sure which plan makes the most sense for your business, we’re always happy to talk through it and help you find the right fit.
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