Most website problems are slow leaks, not sudden failures. A 30-minute monthly checkup prevents 90% of them. Here’s the list we run for every maintenance client.
Security & infrastructure
Apply CMS, theme, and plugin updates in staging first.
Verify off-site backups completed and are restorable.
Review uptime monitoring logs for any blips.
Renew SSL certificates if expiring within 60 days.
Performance
Run a Lighthouse audit on the top 5 pages.
Check Core Web Vitals in Google Search Console.
Compress and convert any new images added.
Audit third-party scripts — remove anything unused.
Content & SEO
Fix any broken internal or external links.
Update any time-sensitive copy (pricing, hours, staff).
Review top organic landing pages for stale info.
Check Search Console for new errors or coverage issues.
Forms & conversion
Submit a test entry on every form on the site.
Verify analytics events are still firing.
Check that automated emails are delivering.
