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Website Maintenance Services
to Keep Your Business Online

Professional website maintenance services that keep your site secure, up to date, and protected. So you can focus on running your business.

Trusted by businesses just like yours

Why Website Maintenance Services Matter for Businesses

Your website is one of your most significant business investments. Yet most businesses launch their site, and leave it entirely to its own devices. Without regular maintenance, outdated plugins can create security vulnerabilities, performance quietly degrades, features break without warning, and without a daily backup, a single incident can cause damage that's costly and difficult to undo.

There's also your search visibility to consider. Google rewards fast, secure, well-maintained websites. A site left to deteriorate will gradually lose ground to competitors who are looking after theirs.

You wouldn't buy a brand new company car and never have it serviced. Your website is no different, except when it fails, your customers see it. At Yellow Circle, we handle everything in the background, month after month, so your website keeps working as hard as your business does.

What Our Website Maintenance Service Covers

WordPress or CMS Updates

WordPress itself releases regular updates, like apps on your phone, often containing important new features, or making new functionality available. Falling behind on core updates can lead to missing out on those new features, as well as risking compatibility issues with your plugins, degraded performance, and significant security exposure. We monitor for new releases and apply them in a structured, tested way, keeping a close eye on your site afterwards to make sure everything's still running smoothly.

Security Patches & Updates

Cyber threats aren't reserved for just large companies. Automated attacks target websites of every size, probing for vulnerabilities in outdated software and poorly configured systems. We take a proactive approach to security, applying patches, strengthening your site's defences, and monitoring for suspicious activity before problems develop. Our focus is on keeping threats out in the first place, rather than responding to them once the damage is done.

Did you know? 43% of UK businesses experienced a cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months Source

Plugin & Theme Updates

The plugins and themes that power your website are updated regularly by their developers to fix bugs, address security vulnerabilities, and introduce new features. The instinct for many people is simply to click 'update all' but that's one of the fastest ways to break a working website. We review each update carefully, understand what's changed, and apply them in a controlled way, checking for conflicts before anything touches your live site.

Performance Optimisation

A slow website loses visitors, damages your reputation, and hurts your Google rankings. We carry out regular performance checks to identify anything that might be dragging your site's speed down, from image sizes and caching to server response times and code efficiency. Your website should feel fast and responsive for every visitor, on every device, every time they visit.

Uptime Monitoring

We monitor your website around the clock. If your site goes down, we'll typically know about it before you do, which means we can start investigating and resolving the issue immediately, rather than waiting for a customer to let you know something's wrong. For the vast majority of outages, we have things back up and running within the same business day.

Daily Backups

Our Protect and All-In-One plans include a full, daily backup of your website which is then stored securely offsite. If something goes wrong, whether from a bad update, a security incident, or an accidental change, we can restore your site quickly, with minimal disruption and data loss. Daily, independent backups are the safety net your business shouldn't be without.

Wordpress Optimised Hosting

Available on our Protect and All-In-One plans, our WordPress optimised hosting is built specifically for the way WordPress works. That means faster load times, improved reliability, and a hosting environment that's configured to keep your site secure and performing at its best. As your business grows, your hosting scales with it, you'll never find yourself on a package that your website has outgrown.

Website Health Report

Each month, you'll receive a clear, plain-English report covering everything we've done on your site. Updates applied, performance scores, uptime statistics, and anything worth flagging. No technical jargon, just a straightforward snapshot of your website's health so you always know it's being looked after and can see exactly what you're getting for your investment.

Simple, Transparent Website Maintenance Packages

Whether you’ve just launched your brand new website, or you’ve been neglecting your existing one, we have a plan to suit you.

The All-In-One
£180 /month
+VAT
  •  Friendly UK-Based Team
  •  Plugin & Software Updates
  •  Same Day Response
  •  Security Patches & Updates
  •  Website Health Report
  •  WordPress & CMS Updates
  •  Daily Backups
  •  Tech Support Time
  •  WordPress Optimised Hosting
  •  24/7/365 Uptime Monitoring
  •  Domain Management (free .co.uk each year)
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The Protect Plan
£125 /month
+VAT
  •  Friendly UK-Based Team
  •  Plugin & Software Updates
  •  Same Day Response
  •  Security Patches & Updates
  •  Website Health Report
  •  WordPress & CMS Updates
  •  Daily Backups
  •  Tech Support Time
  •  WordPress Optimised Hosting
  •  24/7/365 Uptime Monitoring
  •  Domain Management (free .co.uk each year)
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The Essential Plan
£50 /month
+VAT
  •  Friendly UK-Based Team
  •  Plugin & Software Updates
  •  Same Day Response
  •  Security Patches & Updates
  •  Website Health Report
  •  WordPress & CMS Updates
  •  Daily Backups
  •  Tech Support Time
  •  WordPress Optimised Hosting
  •  24/7/365 Uptime Monitoring
  •  Domain Management (free .co.uk each year)
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4.9
Based on 53 reviews
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Jemma McNicholas
12 months ago
Callum and Josh were extremely helpful, precise and quick to respond throughout the whole process of building our site.
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Toby Gaddum
1 year ago
Excellent service. They understood our requirement and with their highly talented team surpassed our ideas by creating a superb website. Highly recommended and thank you.
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Stephen Gomes
1 year ago
A great team to work with. Patient, knowledgeable and easily contactable. Definitely recommended.
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Marc Taylor
1 year ago
We have worked with Ian and the team at yellow circle regularly over the last few years and have always been extremely impressed with their work, so much so that they are now our support team on all projects The service is first class, great comms at all times, very fast response time and excellent knowledge of all our requirements We highly recommended them to anyone
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Mark Dyble
1 year ago
Yellow Circle have just completed a full revamp of my website, which has now gone live. The site has been designed with one clear purpose: to generate leads. While it's too early to comment on results, I can say with confidence that the process—and the thinking behind it—has been outstanding. Here’s why I believe Yellow Circle stand out: 1. They started with the big picture. Ian, Callum, and the team weren’t simply interested in what kind of website I wanted—they wanted to understand the role my website would play in the wider marketing and growth of my business. Their strategic approach made it clear they were invested in helping me achieve results, not just launching a site. 2. They wrote with my clients in mind. Rather than just taking my input, they interviewed a range of my actual clients to understand what they look for when choosing a business coach or consultant. This shaped the messaging and copy in a way that speaks directly to potential clients—using their language, not mine. It’s a subtle but powerful shift. 3. They made the whole process easy. Callum, who project-managed the site, was a pleasure to work with. He’s creative, organised, reliable, and genuinely collaborative. He kept things moving, kept me in the loop, and delivered exactly what was promised—with care and enthusiasm. If your current site isn't performing—or you're planning a new one—have a chat with Ian or Callum. It could be the most productive decision you make this year.
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Mark Busby
2 years ago
The work carried out by the development team has been nothing short of outstanding. Everything exceeded my expectations, the professionalism, the quality and the end product was perfect. Communication was seamless and the whole team were a joy to work with. Highley recommend for anyone looking for a refresh of existing website or a new site 100% recommend.
Great service. Ian is very attentive and no matter how busy he is he always comes back to you, often outside of working hours. 5 stars
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Emma Potter
4 years ago
Great service, quick response always happy to help
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Ben Mattinson
4 years ago
Fantastic company to work with. Excellent service and very knowledgeable.

Getting Started Is Simple

From the moment you sign up, we’ve got you covered, here’s how it works.

01

Choose Your Plan

Browse the plans above and pick the one that suits you. Not sure which is right? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call and we'll talk you through it honestly, no obligation, no pressure.

02

We Audit Your Site

Before we do anything, we review your website setup, check for existing vulnerabilities, and flag anything that needs immediate attention. You'll know exactly where things stand before work begins.

03

We Get Everything Set Up

We configure backups, uptime monitoring, and your update schedule. By the time setup is complete, your website's being properly looked after from day one, with nothing left to chance.

04

Ongoing Maintenance & Reporting

We work quietly in the background every month. Updates applied, performance checked, backups running daily. You'll receive a Website Health Report each month confirming everything's been taken care of.

What You Actually Get From Our Website Maintenance Service

Your Site is Protected Around the Clock

Knowing your website is being watched over, updated, and protected every day means you'll never have to wonder whether a critical update's been missed or your site's at risk. We've got it covered so you don't have to think about it.

Safeguard Your Website Investment

Whether your website cost £5,000 or £50,000 to build, regular maintenance protects that investment, extends the life of your site, and makes sure it keeps performing the way it was designed to.

Rank Higher and Keep Visitors Engaged

A well-maintained website is a faster, healthier website, and Google rewards that. Regular performance checks and up-to-date code contribute to stronger search rankings and a better experience for every visitor.

No Downtime, No Disruption, No Stress

Websites tend to fail at the worst possible times. Regular maintenance dramatically reduces the risk of unexpected downtime and gives you a fast recovery path if something does go wrong.

WordPress Website Maintenance

99% of the websites we look after run on WordPress, which means we know what we're talking about. We know the platform inside out, how it behaves after updates, what needs attention before it becomes a problem, and most importantly, how to keep your WordPress website online and secure. Whether you're running a straightforward business site or a WooCommerce store with hundreds of products, our WordPress website maintenance service keeps everything running the way it should. No waiting around for a developer to diagnose something we've seen dozens of times before. We already know what it is, and we know how to fix it.

Why Businesses Trust Yellow Circle
With Their Website Support & Maintenance

Decades of Experience

Yellow Circle has been building and maintaining websites since 2006. Whatever situation your website's in, we've almost certainly seen it before, and we know exactly what to do.

Dedicated UK-Based Team

Every member of our team is based in Staffordshire. When you get in touch, you speak directly to the people looking after your website, no overseas support desks, no being passed around.

Just a Phone Call Away

On our Professional and Enterprise plans, you've got a dedicated point of contact who already knows your site. Real people, direct access, when it actually matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

All of our plans include plugin and theme updates, WordPress and CMS updates, security patches, a monthly Website Health Report, and access to our UK-based team. Our All in One and Protect plans also include daily backups, 24/7 uptime monitoring, WordPress optimised hosting, and up to an hour of tech support time should you need it. You can compare everything side by side in our plans section above.
Yes, particularly then. A brand new website is a real investment and the risks begin from day one. Plugins need updating from the moment they're installed, security vulnerabilities don't wait for your site to age, and you want backups in place before anything goes wrong rather than after. If you've just invested in a new website, a maintenance plan is the most straightforward way to protect that investment from the start.
On our All in One and Protect plans, daily backups mean we can restore a clean version of your site quickly, keeping disruption and data loss to a minimum. On all plans, our proactive security work significantly reduces the risk of a successful attack in the first place. If a breach does occur, we'll investigate how it happened and take steps to prevent it from happening again.
Absolutely. Our plans are open to any business, regardless of who built their site. Before we begin, we carry out an initial audit so we fully understand how your website is built and can identify any existing issues. If we find anything that needs attention, we'll let you know before work starts, no surprises.
Hosting is included from our Protect plan upward. If you're on our Protect plan, you're welcome to continue hosting with your existing provider. If you'd like to move your hosting to Yellow Circle separately, just get in touch and we can talk through your options.
On our Protect plan, you can expect a same-day response during normal business hours. Our Standard plan includes instant support for outages during office hours, with faster general response times for all requests. Our Premium plan provides the same, with the added benefit of a dedicated point of contact who already knows your website and can respond without needing to be briefed from scratch.
You have the option of signing up for a 12 month period, where you will get 2 months hosting at no cost, or, if you prefer flexibility, you can pay monthly on a rolling 30 day contract.
Maintenance is the proactive, scheduled work that keeps your website running, updates, backups, security, and monitoring. Support is the reactive side: help when you need a change made, something fixed, or a question answered. Our Protect plan covers the maintenance. Our All in One and Protect plans include both, with dedicated support time built in each month.

Don’t Leave Your Website to Chance

Get in touch today and we can help you find the right plan for your website. No jargon, no obligation, just helpful support from a team that knows what they're doing.

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