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Website Maintenance for trade businesses

Website maintenance keeps a site secure, working and current after launch, so problems are caught before customers notice them. For trade businesses, that means getting a clear page for each job type, licence and insurance details and areas covered right, because households and businesses in your area want to call or request a quote without hunting for information.

What your customers are trying to do

Households and businesses in your area want to call or request a quote.

A trade business website usually has to handle quote requests that capture the job details, areas you cover, an urgent contact path where you offer it and reviews from recent local jobs.

Quote requests that capture the job details: good details mean fewer callbacks before you can price.

Areas you cover: coverage is the first thing customers check.

An urgent contact path where you offer it: urgent jobs should go straight to a phone call.

Reviews from recent local jobs: customers choosing a tradie rely on recent, local feedback.

What to have ready

Admin access to the site and hosting.

A list of who can request changes.

Any third-party tools connected to the site.

What's included

What the work covers

Each item below is scoped for trades & services businesses, with the reason it matters.

Deliverables and why each matters
DeliverableWhy it matters
Updates and security patchesKeeps the platform, plugins and dependencies current to close known security holes.
Backups and restore testingRegular backups, with restores tested so they work when needed.
Uptime and form monitoringQuote forms are tested regularly, because a broken form means lost jobs.
Content and small changesHandles text, image and page updates so the site stays accurate.
Monthly health summaryA short report on updates, issues found and anything that needs a decision.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Website Maintenance involve for a trade business?

Website maintenance keeps a site secure, working and current after launch, so problems are caught before customers notice them. For a trade business, the work centres on a clear page for each job type, licence and insurance details and areas covered.

What happens if the site goes down?

Monitoring alerts us so we can investigate and restore it. Response times are agreed as part of the plan.

Does a simple site need maintenance?

Even simple sites rely on hosting, certificates and software that change. Light maintenance catches issues before customers do.

How we work together

Two ways to get started

Website Subscription

Your website, fully managed — no big upfront cost.

We design, build, host, maintain and keep improving your site for one simple monthly fee.

  • Custom-designed & built for your brand
  • Hosting, security & maintenance included
  • Ongoing edits & content updates
  • Continuous SEO & performance improvements
  • Scale up or down as you grow

Fixed Project

A one-off custom build you own outright.

A defined scope and a single fixed quote — delivered once, and yours to keep.

  • Bespoke design & development
  • Defined scope & timeline
  • You own the website & code
  • Optional care plan after launch
  • Custom-quoted to your needs

Ready to get started?

Get a free, no-obligation quote for your project. We respond within 24 hours.