Website maintenance services for websites we build
Our website maintenance services keep the websites we build fast, secure and up to date after launch. We handle the updates, backups, checks and small changes, so you can get on with running your business.
- For Axarez-built websites
- Updates and backups
- Small changes handled
By the Axarez team, BirminghamUpdated 9 Oct 2026
What website maintenance includes
Website maintenance is the regular work that keeps a website secure, fast and accurate after launch: software updates, backups, security and uptime checks, speed checks, fixing anything that breaks, and updating content such as services, opening hours and photos. Without it, sites slowly break, slow down and drop in Google.
| Task | What we do | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Updates | Keep software, plugins and components up to date | Most hacks exploit old, unpatched software |
| Backups | Regular backups stored away from the website | If anything goes wrong, the site can be restored |
| Uptime and security | Monitor that the site is online and check for problems | Downtime loses enquiries and hurts rankings |
| Forms and contact | Test that forms, click-to-call and WhatsApp links still work | A broken form means enquiries silently go missing |
| Speed | Check loading speed and fix slow pages and images | Slow sites lose visitors and rank lower |
| Content changes | Update services, hours, photos, team and offers | Out-of-date details cost trust and sales |
Why website maintenance matters
A website without maintenance doesn’t stay the same: it gets worse. Software falls out of date and becomes a security risk, pages slow down as content is added, and small faults like a broken contact form can go unnoticed for weeks. Regular maintenance catches these problems before they cost you customers or Google rankings.
The most expensive website problems are usually the quiet ones. A contact form that stops sending emails doesn’t show an error: you just stop getting enquiries. A slow page doesn’t complain: visitors leave and Google notices. Maintenance means someone is checking these things on purpose.
Why we only maintain websites we build
We only offer website maintenance for websites and systems we have built. Because we wrote the code and know how every part fits together, we can update and fix things quickly and safely, and we can take full responsibility for the result. Maintaining unknown code from other developers would mean slower fixes and guesswork.
How our website maintenance services work
Our website maintenance services start the day your website launches. We keep it updated and backed up, run regular checks on speed, security, forms and uptime, make the small changes you ask for, and let you know about anything important. You don’t need to remember to do anything: it’s handled for you.
| How often | What happens |
|---|---|
| Continuously | Uptime monitoring, so we know if the site goes down |
| Regularly | Backups, software updates and security checks |
| Monthly | Forms, contact links and key pages tested; speed checked |
| When you need it | Content changes and small updates, by phone, WhatsApp or email |
Signs a website isn’t being maintained
An unmaintained website usually shows warning signs before it fails completely: it gets slower, pages show old information, forms stop sending, browsers show security warnings, or rankings slowly slip. If you recognise these on a site built elsewhere, it may be time for a rebuild with maintenance included.
- The site is noticeably slower than it used to be.
- Opening hours, services or staff are out of date.
- You’re not sure when it was last backed up.
- Enquiries have dropped and nobody knows why.
- The person who built it is no longer available.
Content updates and small changes
Small changes are part of looking after your website. That includes adding a new service, updating opening hours, swapping photos, changing contact details or adding a short page. You send us the change by phone, WhatsApp or email, and we make it, so you never have to log in to a dashboard you don’t use.
Keeping your website current also helps your Google rankings. Accurate services, details that match your Google Business Profile, and fresh pages for new services all help Google understand what you do today, not what you did when the site launched.
Website maintenance and Google rankings
Maintenance protects your Google rankings. Google favours websites that load quickly, work well on phones, stay online and show accurate information. Broken pages, slow loading and outdated details all chip away at rankings over time, so regular website maintenance services are part of keeping the traffic you’ve earned.
If you also want to grow your rankings rather than just protect them, see our SEO services and local SEO.
What happens if something breaks?
If something on your website stops working, contact us by phone, WhatsApp or email and a real person will look into it. Because we built the site and keep backups, most problems can be fixed or rolled back quickly. Where we spot a problem first through our checks, we fix it and let you know.
- Tell usCall 07979 862868, send a WhatsApp or email info@axarez.com.
- We checkWe find the cause, using backups and the site’s history where needed.
- We fix and confirmWe fix it, test it and tell you what happened and what we did.
Maintenance for custom systems and online shops
Booking systems, live stock pages and online shops need the same care as a website, plus checks that bookings, payments, stock syncs and notification emails all still work. For systems we have built, we check these key journeys regularly, so customers can always book and buy.
See bespoke web development and ecommerce website design for the systems and shops we build and look after.
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