30-Minute a Week Website Maintenance

Set it on your calendar—30 minutes every Sunday evening (or whatever day works for you). Staying on top of things prevents bigger headaches down the road.

1. Quick Updates (5 minutes)

• WordPress: Take 5 min to update plugins and themes.
• WIX or Squarespace: Check for system updates or alerts.
• Static Site: Log into your hosting dashboard and ensure everything is running smoothly.

2. Easy Tool Setup (10 minutes once, then 5 minutes weekly)

These tools will save time and prevent issues:

🛠️ UptimeRobot – Alerts you if your site goes down.
🔍 Google Search Console – Spots SEO issues and broken links.
💾 UpdraftPlus (WordPress) – Automates backups.
🚀 TinyPNG – Shrinks images for faster load times.

✅ First time: Set these up (10 minutes).
✅ Every week: Spend 5 minutes reviewing alerts or reports.

3. Check and Boost Speed (10 minutes)

⚡ Run a quick speed test with PageSpeed Insights.
📉 Use TinyPNG to shrink new images before uploading.
🛠️ For WordPress: Review your plugins—deactivate and delete any you don’t need.

4. Make Sure Your Backup Worked (5 minutes)

🔄 Double-check that your latest backup completed successfully. If something goes wrong, you’ll be glad you did.

5. When to Ask for Assistance (And When to Handle It Yourself)

Some issues are worth fixing yourself, like swapping an image or updating a plugin. But if your site:

🚨 Gets hacked or stays offline for hours
🚨 Displays strange error messages
🚨 Breaks every time you make changes

It’s time to get expert help (me!).

Final Thoughts

Your website needs ongoing maintenance to stay healthy.

✅ **Keep your site up ✅ Use effective tools to prevent problems
✅ Ensure your site stays fast and backed up
✅ Know when to DIY and when to get help

A little regular upkeep now helps you avoid major problems later. 🚀