Who is this service really for?

This service is built for agencies, freelancers, and in-house teams managing WordPress sites for clients or internal stakeholders, people where downtime means lost revenue, damaged reputation, or frustrated customers calling at 2 AM. If you’re a solopreneur managing your own blog, this is probably overkill. If WordPress stability directly impacts your business relationships, client retention, or revenue, this is designed specifically for you.

What's included in the service, exactly?

Every WordPress site in your portfolio gets comprehensive care: Daily / Weekly updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes, tested on staging before deployment to your live site Daily off-site backups with 30-day retention and one-click restoration capability 24/7 uptime monitoring with instant alerts if your site goes down Daily malware scans and proactive hardening to close vulnerabilities before they’re exploited Performance optimization checks to keep load times fast and user experience smooth Monthly health reports in plain English—no jargon, just what matters 1 Emergency support for critical issues included at no extra charge every month You’re not paying per incident or getting surprise bills when something urgent happens. It’s all covered.

How is this different from typical WordPress maintenance services or hosting support?

Most WordPress maintenance services are reactive—they update plugins, monitor uptime, and respond after something breaks. This service is proactive and ownership-driven. I actively manage the health of your WordPress sites rather than handing you a dashboard and leaving you to interpret it. Updates are tested in staging environments before they touch your live site. Security risks are identified and patched early. Performance degradation is caught before users notice. I’ve maintained WordPress sites for digital agencies, SaaS companies, and membership platforms for over 7 years, managing 60+ sites with a maintained uptime rate of 99.94%. That’s not luck; it’s process, vigilance, and expertise applied consistently. Hosting support keeps servers running. This service keeps your WordPress sites stable, secure, and client-ready so your reputation stays intact.

What happens if a WordPress update breaks something on my site?

That’s the exact scenario this service is designed to prevent. All WordPress updates are first tested in a staging environment, an exact copy of your live site, before they ever reach production. If an update introduces a conflict, visual bug, or functionality issue, it’s caught and resolved before your visitors or clients ever see it. And if something unexpected does slip through despite testing, daily off-site backups and documented rollback procedures allow your site to be restored within 30 minutes. No scrambling, no finger-pointing, just a controlled recovery process with clear communication throughout. You’ll get a direct notification explaining what happened, what was done to fix it, and what steps were taken to prevent recurrence. Full transparency, every time.

This seems more expensive than automated update plugins or basic hosting backups. What am I paying for?

You’re paying to eliminate risk and reclaim time, not just for automated tasks. An automated plugin can update your site, and break it just as quickly with zero warning. Basic hosting backups often don’t include one-click WordPress restoration, and they never test updates before deployment. When something breaks at 9 PM on a Friday, you’re the one troubleshooting. This service is a strategic layer above hosting and plugins. It combines the technology (staging environments, enterprise-grade backups, monitoring infrastructure) with critical human expertise to interpret issues, test changes, and intervene intelligently. Consider this: one emergency fix from a developer typically costs $300-$800 and takes 24-72 hours. One major client loss due to prolonged downtime can cost thousands. This service prevents both scenarios for a predictable monthly investment. You’re investing in stability that protects your reputation, prevents costly emergency fixes, and frees your team to focus on billable or growth-oriented work—not babysitting WordPress updates at midnight.

Can you really handle multiple client WordPress sites reliably?

Yes, the service is built specifically for agencies and teams managing multiple WordPress sites simultaneously. I currently maintain 60+ WordPress sites across digital agencies, e-commerce businesses, and SaaS platforms. Each site is monitored individually for uptime, security, and performance, while updates and maintenance follow a standardized, documented process that ensures consistency without treating your sites like interchangeable commodities. Over the past 18 months across this portfolio, I’ve maintained 99.94% uptime, resolved 100% of critical security vulnerabilities within 24 hours of disclosure, and reduced client-reported technical issues by an average of 73%.

How quickly do you respond if something goes wrong?

Critical issues get handled immediately—not “during business hours” or “within 24-48 hours.” Critical issues (site completely down, active security breach, data loss): Response within 60 minutes, 24/7/365 High-priority issues (broken functionality, plugin conflicts, performance degradation): Response within 4 business hours Standard requests (non-urgent updates, optimization tweaks, questions): Response within 24 business hours You get a direct line to me, not a ticket queue, not a chatbot, not a Level 1 support rep reading from a script. When something matters, you shouldn’t be waiting for escalation or wondering if anyone saw your message. 1 emergency support is included in your monthly service, no surge pricing, no “after-hours fees”, no surprise invoices when you need help most.

Freelance WordPress Maintenance & Security

for Agencies Who Can't Afford Downtime

I proactively manage updates, security and performance for WordPress sites - so your team never deals with broken updates, emergency fixes or client fire drills.

Explore Maintenance Plans or Book a Strategy Call

Proactive, Not Reactive

I monitor, scan and update your sites before anything goes wrong, not after your client calls you in a panic.

Transparent Reporting

Monthly I walk you through exactly what I’ve done on your sites, updates, security scans, performance checks. No black box, no surprises.

Invisible to Your Clients

I operate fully white-label. Your agency owns the client relationship, I own the technical execution. You grow your business, I help you run it smoothly.

Most WordPress Sites Don't Break Gradually - They Fail Suddenly

An unmaintained website is vulnerable to security breaches, performance decay, and sudden failure. What seems to be running smoothly today can be compromised tomorrow.

Without Care

With Our Care

If you are looking for a simple WordPress maintenance service, I am not your guy!

I work with agencies and freelancers who want reliability, accountability and zero-drama WordPress management – not reactive fixes after something breaks.

If WordPress is part of your revenue stream, it deserves professional care.

Matt

We’re managing too many client sites, and maintenance is becoming a serious bottleneck. Updates break things, security is always a concern, and my team is constantly pulled away from real projects. Can you help us take this off our plate without disrupting how we work with clients?

Hello Matt.
Yes — this is exactly what I help with.

I handle WordPress updates, security, performance, backups, and ongoing stability so your team isn’t dragged into technical firefighting.

You keep full control of your clients, and your team stays focused on building and growing the agency, without the maintenance becoming a liability.

Jon

I’m overwhelmed with client support. After I deliver a site, I keep getting messages about updates, errors, and random issues. I don’t want to abandon my clients, but this is eating my time. Can you help me handle the maintenance side?

Hi Jon! Balancing design work with maintenance can quickly become exhausting.

I can take care of the ongoing updates, security, and technical issues for your clients’ sites, so you can concentrate on what you enjoy most — designing and growing your business.

You stay the point of contact, I make sure the sites you deliver remain reliable and smooth.

Ron

Our campaigns depend on client websites working properly, but we don’t have the technical skills in-house. When a WordPress site is slow or breaks, it affects our results and our credibility. Can you help us manage the technical side so this stops becoming a recurring problem?

Hi Ron. That’s frustrating – website issues shouldn’t slow down your campaigns.

I can keep your clients’ WordPress sites fast, secure, and stable, so your campaigns perform the way they’re supposed to.

You don’t have to deal with technical headaches, and your team can stay focused on strategy, execution, and results.

Don

My store keeps having technical problems and I’m scared every issue is costing me sales. I don’t know how to properly maintain WordPress. Can you take care of this for me?

Hello Don.
Absolutely, and that concern is completely valid.

My E-commerce Specialized Maintenance takes full responsibility for your WordPress/WooCommerce site’s health, applying security patches immediately, managing updates before they cause issues, and keeping your site fast and reliable 24/7.

You can trust your store will stay secure and available, protecting your revenue and giving your customers a smooth, reliable experience.

You run your business; I make sure your digital storefront runs flawlessly.

What's covered (so you don't have to think about it)

Managed WordPress Updates

Core, plugins, and themes updated with pre-testing.

A secure, modern site with minimal risk of update-related crashes.

Daily Security Scans & Hardening

Automated daily malware scans and security hardening.

Protection from hackers and malware, safeguarding your clients' reputation.

Daily Backups

Full-site backups stored securely off-site every single day.

The ultimate safety net. Any website can always be recovered, no matter what.

Uptime Monitoring

I check your site every 5 minutes and get alerted immediately if it goes down.

Your clients stay online, your revenue stays protected.

Expert Support & Small Edits

Direct access to me for small content updates, tweaks, and troubleshooting.

No tickets, no waiting, no hunting for someone to handle it. Just message me.

Monthly Health Report

A detailed report sent to your inbox every month covering security, uptime, and updates.

Everything documented, nothing hidden. Personalised with your brand.

For business-critical sites that must stay stable and secure
XC Core Care
$ 149 /month
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- Maintenance & Stability
- WordPress core, theme & plugin updates (weekly)
- Visual regression check after updates
- Daily off-site backups (30-day retention)
- Uptime monitoring (1-minute checks)
- Security scanning & firewall configuration
- Staging & Safety
- Staging environment for updates & testing
- Updates are tested on staging before production
- Support & Accountability
- Your personal account manager
- Unlimited minor fixes ?
- Monthly health & activity report
- SLA
- Response time: ≤ 8 business hours
- Critical issues: same business day
White-Label Ready
For revenue-generating and high-traffic WordPress sites
XC Performance & Commerce Top Choice
$ 249 /month
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Everything in Core Care +
- E-commerce Support
- Priority recovery for revenue-blocking issues
- WooCommerce updates & compatibility testing ?
- Payment gateway monitoring
- Cart, checkout & order flow testing
- Performance & Growth
- Database cleanup & optimization
- Optional CDN & caching configuration
- Backups & Monitoring
- Real-time orders backups
- Transaction monitoring (where applicable)
- Support & SLA
- Dedicated WhatsApp line
- Priority queue
- Response time: ≤ 4 business hours
- Critical issues: ≤ 3 hours
White-Label Ready
Built around your workflow, not a fixed checklist
XC Custom Partnership
Best suited for agencies, SaaS teams, and revenue-critical WordPress sites
Book a Strategy Call
- Beyond maintenance
- Flexible monthly retainer (hours or outcomes)
- Senior-level WordPress expertise
- Proactive technical planning & advice
- Direct access to your team (Slack / private channel)
- White-label & agency support
- Fully white-label service
- Client-ready reports with your branding
- Silent support (I act as your internal team)
- NDA-friendly workflows
- Advanced capabilities
- Complex WooCommerce builds
- Custom plugin/theme work
- High-traffic performance tuning
- Multisite & enterprise setups
- Custom SLAs (1–2 hour response options)
Not a plan — a partnership

How agencies typically work with me

Assessment
I audit your sites thoroughly, security gaps, outdated plugins, performance issues. You get a clear picture of exactly where things stand before anything is touched.
Implementation
I handle all necessary updates, security hardening and optimisations, tested on staging first, never pushed blind to production.
Monitoring
Your sites are watched around the clock. If something goes wrong, I know before you do, and I'm already fixing it.
Reporting
Every month you get a branded report covering everything done, everything monitored, everything that matters. Forward it straight to your clients if you need to.

What My Clients & Partners Say

After various other freelancers accepted and then couldn't do this job, Astrit was prompt and did the job perfectly. Wouldn't hesitate to use again or recommend to others.

Rick Kirton

Graphic Designer

Astrit got this job done extremely fast, and very reasonable. He went beyond what was expected and made additions to the code that made it even better. Extremely impressed and I would highly recommend him for further dev work.

Fraser MacLachlan

CEO - AdStockMedia

Very happy with the service, Astrit over delivered and provided unwavering help and support throughout the project. I will continue to use Astrit for all my future projects.

Shaun B.

Web Designer

Just wanted to share my opinion about xhtmlcoding.com and their service, 3 days ago I contacted them after seeing one some post that they offered coding services, by that time I had nothing more than a rubbish PSD file. Within less than 24 hours they had a full framework built up for me..

Rea Maor

I needed a new blog theme, something that everyone else wouldn’t have because I’d rather pay for something that’s unique than to settle. I got directed to xHTML Coding and my experience was fantastic.

Greg Hickman

His professionalism mixed with a personal attitude made this one of my best experiences in dealing with coders, and he even gave me a nice discount for an innocent miss-communication…which shows the morals his company is based on.

Daniel Barr

Common Questions Before Getting Started

Who is this service really for?
This service is built for agencies, freelancers, and in-house teams managing WordPress sites for clients or internal stakeholders, people where downtime means lost revenue, damaged reputation, or frustrated customers calling at 2 AM.

If you’re a solopreneur managing your own blog, this is probably overkill. If WordPress stability directly impacts your business relationships, client retention, or revenue, this is designed specifically for you.
What's included in the service, exactly?
Every WordPress site in your portfolio gets comprehensive care:
- Daily / Weekly updates for WordPress core, plugins, and themes, tested on staging before deployment to your live site
- Daily off-site backups with 30-day retention and one-click restoration capability
- 24/7 uptime monitoring with instant alerts if your site goes down
- Daily malware scans and proactive hardening to close vulnerabilities before they’re exploited
- Performance optimization checks to keep load times fast and user experience smooth
- Monthly health reports in plain English—no jargon, just what matters
- 1 Emergency support for critical issues included at no extra charge every month
You’re not paying per incident or getting surprise bills when something urgent happens. It’s all covered.
How is this different from typical WordPress maintenance services or hosting support?
Most WordPress maintenance services are reactive—they update plugins, monitor uptime, and respond after something breaks.

This service is proactive and ownership-driven. I actively manage the health of your WordPress sites rather than handing you a dashboard and leaving you to interpret it. Updates are tested in staging environments before they touch your live site. Security risks are identified and patched early. Performance degradation is caught before users notice.

I’ve maintained WordPress sites for digital agencies, SaaS companies, and membership platforms for over 7 years, managing 60+ sites with a maintained uptime rate of 99.94%.

That’s not luck; it’s process, vigilance, and expertise applied consistently.

Hosting support keeps servers running. This service keeps your WordPress sites stable, secure, and client-ready so your reputation stays intact.
What happens if a WordPress update breaks something on my site?
That’s the exact scenario this service is designed to prevent.

All WordPress updates are first tested in a staging environment, an exact copy of your live site, before they ever reach production. If an update introduces a conflict, visual bug, or functionality issue, it’s caught and resolved before your visitors or clients ever see it.

And if something unexpected does slip through despite testing, daily off-site backups and documented rollback procedures allow your site to be restored within 30 minutes. No scrambling, no finger-pointing, just a controlled recovery process with clear communication throughout.

You’ll get a direct notification explaining what happened, what was done to fix it, and what steps were taken to prevent recurrence. Full transparency, every time.
This seems more expensive than automated update plugins or basic hosting backups. What am I paying for?
You’re paying to eliminate risk and reclaim time, not just for automated tasks.

An automated plugin can update your site, and break it just as quickly with zero warning. Basic hosting backups often don’t include one-click WordPress restoration, and they never test updates before deployment. When something breaks at 9 PM on a Friday, you’re the one troubleshooting.

This service is a strategic layer above hosting and plugins. It combines the technology (staging environments, enterprise-grade backups, monitoring infrastructure) with critical human expertise to interpret issues, test changes, and intervene intelligently.

Consider this: one emergency fix from a developer typically costs $300-$800 and takes 24-72 hours. One major client loss due to prolonged downtime can cost thousands. This service prevents both scenarios for a predictable monthly investment.

You’re investing in stability that protects your reputation, prevents costly emergency fixes, and frees your team to focus on billable or growth-oriented work—not babysitting WordPress updates at midnight.
Can you really handle multiple client WordPress sites reliably?
Yes, the service is built specifically for agencies and teams managing multiple WordPress sites simultaneously.

I currently maintain 60+ WordPress sites across digital agencies, e-commerce businesses, and SaaS platforms. Each site is monitored individually for uptime, security, and performance, while updates and maintenance follow a standardized, documented process that ensures consistency without treating your sites like interchangeable commodities.

Over the past 18 months across this portfolio, I’ve maintained 99.94% uptime, resolved 100% of critical security vulnerabilities within 24 hours of disclosure, and reduced client-reported technical issues by an average of 73%.
How quickly do you respond if something goes wrong?
Critical issues get handled immediately—not “during business hours” or “within 24-48 hours.”
- Critical issues (site completely down, active security breach, data loss): Response within 60 minutes, 24/7/365
- High-priority issues (broken functionality, plugin conflicts, performance degradation): Response within 4 business hours
- Standard requests (non-urgent updates, optimization tweaks, questions): Response within 24 business hours
You get a direct line to me, not a ticket queue, not a chatbot, not a Level 1 support rep reading from a script. When something matters, you shouldn’t be waiting for escalation or wondering if anyone saw your message.

1 emergency support is included in your monthly service, no surge pricing, no “after-hours fees”, no surprise invoices when you need help most.

Let's See If This Is a Fit

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