{"id":4923,"date":"2025-05-26T19:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T19:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/?p=4923"},"modified":"2025-12-01T19:47:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T01:47:36","slug":"the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of Website Maintenance and Hiring a Specialized Agency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4923\" class=\"elementor elementor-4923\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-22b119e9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"22b119e9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44bdc35d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44bdc35d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>.elementor-element-44bdc35d{display:none !important}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79bd819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"79bd819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-no-translation=\"\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<p><strong>How much business would you lose if your website went offline for an hour?<\/strong> According to the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cockroachlabs.com\/guides\/the-state-of-resilience-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of Resilience 2025<\/a><\/em> study, a single downtime incident can cost surveyed companies anywhere from <strong>USD 10,000 to more than USD 1,000,000<\/strong>. If your site is your main sales showcase or lead-generation channel, the answer is: far too much. In this article we explain why website maintenance is critical to prevent problems before they impact your business.<\/p>\n\n<p>Keeping a website in flawless condition is no longer optional; it\u2019s a competitiveness requirement. Below you\u2019ll see why <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/servicios\/mantenimiento-web\/\">continuous website maintenance<\/a> makes all the difference and how an experienced agency\u2014like Source Code\u2014protects your digital investment.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Tabla de Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #f2f2f2;color:#f2f2f2\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #f2f2f2;color:#f2f2f2\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#What_does_web_maintenance_actually_cover\" >What does web maintenance actually cover?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Risks_of_neglecting_maintenance\" >Risks of neglecting maintenance<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#1_Direct_losses_from_downtime_or_slow_loading\" >1. Direct losses from downtime or slow loading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#2_Security_breaches\" >2. Security breaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#3_Hidden_costs\" >3. Hidden costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#4_SEO_and_brand_impact\" >4. SEO and brand impact<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Benefits_of_outsourcing_maintenance_to_an_agency\" >Benefits of outsourcing maintenance to an agency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Multidisciplinary_vision\" >Multidisciplinary vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Standardized_processes_and_247_monitoring\" >Standardized processes and 24\/7 monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Scalability\" >Scalability<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Time_savings_and_strategic_focus\" >Time savings and strategic focus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#When_is_it_time_to_hire_an_agency\" >When is it time to hire an agency?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#How_to_choose_the_right_provider\" >How to choose the right provider<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#1_Proven_experience_in_WordPress_and_modern_platforms\" >1. Proven experience in WordPress and modern platforms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#2_SEO-_and_performance-centric_methodology\" >2. SEO- and performance-centric methodology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#3_Proactive_support_and_clear_SLAs\" >3. Proactive support and clear SLAs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#4_Cost_transparency\" >4. Cost transparency<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#What_you_get_when_you_work_with_Source_Code\" >What you get when you work with Source Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Final_thoughts\" >Final thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/en\/the-importance-of-website-maintenance-and-hiring-a-specialized-agency\/#Lets_talk\" >Let\u2019s talk!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_web_maintenance_actually_cover\"><\/span><strong>What does web maintenance actually cover?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" class=\"wp-image-4930\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-1024x1024.webp\" alt=\"High-performance server optimized for website maintenance and security\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-1024x1024.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6-12x12.webp 12w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-6.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Website maintenance combines proactive and corrective tasks that keep your site <strong>secure, fast and up to date<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Component<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Goal<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Example tasks<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Security<\/td>\n<td>Prevent intrusions and malware<\/td>\n<td>Core and plugin updates, backups, permission reviews<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Performance<\/td>\n<td>Maintain optimal load times<\/td>\n<td>Image optimization, cache implementation, Core Web Vitals review<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Content<\/td>\n<td>Ensure up-to-date information<\/td>\n<td>Publishing and content cleanup, database management<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UX\/UI<\/td>\n<td>Preserve the experience<\/td>\n<td>Fix broken links, navigation tests, responsive design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Legal &amp; Compliance<\/td>\n<td>Avoid penalties<\/td>\n<td>SSL certificate renewal, cookie and privacy policies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p>Each block requires technical expertise, ongoing monitoring and coordination among multiple profiles (developers, security specialists, UX designers).<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_neglecting_maintenance\"><\/span><strong>Risks of neglecting maintenance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4929\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Technical website audit: URL review and maintenance best practices\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-5.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Direct_losses_from_downtime_or_slow_loading\"><\/span><strong>1. Direct losses from downtime or slow loading<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>100 % of companies surveyed in <em>State of Resilience 2025<\/em> reported revenue loss after a downtime event.<\/li>\n<li>Google found that <strong>bounce probability increases by 32 %<\/strong> when load time rises from 1 s to 3 s, and <strong>40 % of users leave<\/strong> if a page takes more than 3 s to load.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>On e-commerce or lead-generation sites, every extra second translates into sales that never happen.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Security_breaches\"><\/span><strong>2. Security breaches<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>In 2024 alone, <strong>almost 8,000 new vulnerabilities were reported in the WordPress ecosystem<\/strong>, most of them in plugins and themes. Failing to patch in time exposes sensitive data and your brand\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Hidden_costs\"><\/span><strong>3. Hidden costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Emergency fixes after an attack or migrating an infected site are usually far more expensive than preventive investment. In 2025, maintenance ranges <strong>from USD 35 to USD 500 per month<\/strong> for SMB sites, versus <strong>USD 750 \u2013 5,000<\/strong> for complex e-commerce platforms.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_SEO_and_brand_impact\"><\/span><strong>4. SEO and brand impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Algorithm updates, 404 errors or long load times hurt organic visibility. An unmaintained site loses rankings and authority\u2014exactly what your marketing strategy doesn\u2019t need.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_outsourcing_maintenance_to_an_agency\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of outsourcing maintenance to an agency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"wp-image-4926\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1-1024x682.webp\" alt=\"Software engineer fixing errors and strengthening website cybersecurity\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1-1536x1023.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-2-1.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multidisciplinary_vision\"><\/span><strong>Multidisciplinary vision<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>A partner combines development, security, UX and analytics. Improvements go beyond the technical realm to boost conversions and branding.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standardized_processes_and_247_monitoring\"><\/span><strong>Standardized processes and 24\/7 monitoring<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Specialized agencies provide redundant hosting, alert systems and quality checklists that detect issues before they become crises.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scalability\"><\/span><strong>Scalability<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>As your business grows, your site must keep pace. An expert team adds features, integrates <em>low-code<\/em> automations and optimizes infrastructure without interrupting operations.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_savings_and_strategic_focus\"><\/span><strong>Time savings and strategic focus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Delegating maintenance frees your internal team to focus on sales, product or customer care while professionals handle the technical side.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_it_time_to_hire_an_agency\"><\/span><strong>When is it time to hire an agency?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-4928\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Critical update process to keep the website safe and up to date\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-4.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>These common scenarios signal that professional support is worth the investment:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"1\">\n<li><strong>Your site is critical for sales.<\/strong> Every minute offline matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You lack an in-house tech team<\/strong> or keeping one is too costly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You plan to scale functionality or traffic.<\/strong> Launching a corporate blog, store or high-traffic campaign demands ready infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You\u2019ve already suffered an attack or major outage.<\/strong> A painful reminder that external help is essential.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You need regular reports and KPIs.<\/strong> An agency delivers clear metrics on uptime, speed and SEO.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_choose_the_right_provider\"><\/span><strong>How to choose the right provider<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" class=\"wp-image-4927\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1-1024x700.webp\" alt=\"Essential WordPress updates for stable website maintenance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1-1024x700.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1-300x205.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1-768x525.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1-1536x1050.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Proven_experience_in_WordPress_and_modern_platforms\"><\/span><strong>1. Proven experience in WordPress and modern platforms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Review their <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/diseno-de-paginas-web\/\"><strong>web design services<\/strong><\/a> portfolio and the technical quality of their builds. If your site runs on <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WordPress<\/a>, make sure the agency has deep experience with this CMS.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_SEO-_and_performance-centric_methodology\"><\/span><strong>2. SEO- and performance-centric methodology<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Effective maintenance optimizes Core Web Vitals, reduces <em>Time to First Byte<\/em> and preserves information architecture. Our <strong>SEO team<\/strong> works closely with development so every tweak boosts ranking potential.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Proactive_support_and_clear_SLAs\"><\/span><strong>3. Proactive support and clear SLAs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Ensure your partner offers defined response times, automatic backups and a contingency plan.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Cost_transparency\"><\/span><strong>4. Cost transparency<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p>Avoid surprises: ask for a proposal that breaks down hours, scope and included tools (monitoring, licenses, major updates).<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_you_get_when_you_work_with_Source_Code\"><\/span><strong>What you get when you work with Source Code<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" class=\"wp-image-4925\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1-1024x540.webp\" alt=\"Technical support and troubleshooting essential to website maintenance\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1-1024x540.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1-768x405.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1-1536x810.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1-18x9.webp 18w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-1-1.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>By choosing our team, you gain tangible benefits such as:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comprehensive initial audit.<\/strong> We assess more than 60 checkpoints covering security, speed and accessibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Customized maintenance plan.<\/strong> Tailored to your CMS, traffic and business goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scheduled updates with zero downtime.<\/strong> Controlled windows to avoid disrupting users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Real-time monitoring.<\/strong> Downtime alerts and a web application firewall.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Readable monthly reports.<\/strong> Uptime, Core Web Vitals and tasks completed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Continuous improvement.<\/strong> UX suggestions, <em>no-code<\/em> automations and conversion-flow optimization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" class=\"wp-image-4924\" src=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1024x595.webp\" alt=\"Update website: key step for performance, SEO and data protection\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1024x595.webp 1024w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-300x174.webp 300w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-768x446.webp 768w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-1536x893.webp 1536w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3-18x10.webp 18w, https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mantenimientoweb-3.webp 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/servicios\/mantenimiento-web\/\">Website maintenance<\/a> is like servicing a high-end car: you don\u2019t notice it\u2026until you stop doing it. Consistent investment protects revenue, reputation and rankings while your users enjoy a smooth, secure experience.<\/p>\n\n<p>Ready to hand off this responsibility and focus on growing your business?<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lets_talk\"><\/span><strong>Let\u2019s talk!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Book a call with our team today and get a free site audit. <a href=\"https:\/\/sourcecode.mx\/contacto\">Talk to Source Code<\/a> and discover how we can elevate your digital presence.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto negocio perder\u00edas si tu sitio web dejara de funcionar durante una hora? Seg\u00fan el estudio State of Resilience 2025, un \u00fanico incidente de downtime puede costar desde 10,000 USD hasta m\u00e1s de 1,000,000 USD a las empresas encuestadas. 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