Website Management & Security for WordPress

mbehnken.com wordpress maintenance and security

Your website isn’t a “set it and forget it” asset.
It’s software, infrastructure, security, and reputation — running 24/7.

I provide hands-on WordPress maintenance, security, and performance oversight for businesses that can’t afford downtime, hacks, or silent failures.

This is not mass-market “WordPress care.”
It’s ongoing technical stewardship and accountability, delivered personally.

“Mark approaches site management with a business continuity mindset: keeping systems stable, minimizing downtime, and ensuring issues are handled before they become reputational problems.”

Jonathan Brotherton

Jonathan Brotherton

Chief Security & Risk Officer, i.s.c. Group


What’s Included in Your Maintenance & Security Service

Most website problems don’t come from one big failure.
They come from small issues compounding quietly over time.

I focus on prevention, verification, and direct response, personally monitoring your website’s health and stability.

Core responsibilities include:

  • ✅ WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates (tested and monitored)
  • ✅ Proactive security hardening and malware prevention
  • ✅ Uptime monitoring and issue response
  • ✅ Daily off-site backups with restore verification
  • ✅ Performance monitoring and ongoing configuration review
  • ✅ Server-side awareness (caching, PHP, DNS, hosting environment)
  • ✅ Ongoing oversight so problems are caught before they affect visitors or customers

Your website remains stable, secure, and predictable so problems never reach your customers or damage your reputation.

Read an anonymized security incident report


Why Choose Me?

  • Personal, hands-on service → You work directly with me, not a faceless team or outsourced support queue.
  • Experienced specialist → Years of managing business-critical WordPress sites with a focus on security, stability, and performance.
  • Calm, clear communication → No hype or jargon, just straightforward updates and honest advice you can trust.
  • Simple and transparent → Clear pricing with no long-term contracts and straightforward monthly service.

Choosing me means you get dedicated stewardship of your website as a vital business asset, not just another maintenance “task.”


A Focused Service by Design

To be clear, this is not:

  • Cheap bulk website care
  • Automated-only updates
  • Overseas support queues
  • “Unlimited tasks” marketing packages

You’re paying for experience, accountability, and judgment — not just tools.


Is This Service Right for You?

This service is a great fit if you:

  • ✅ Prefer having a dedicated expert ensuring your WordPress site stays secure, updated, and reliable
  • ✅ Value consistent site performance and proactive risk management over constant redesigns or quick fixes
  • ✅ Want to avoid costly downtime or security breaches before they happen
  • ✅ Appreciate clear communication and a steady, dependable partner managing your site’s health

This service is not the right fit if you:

  • ❌ Are looking for the lowest-cost option available without regard for quality or security
  • ❌ Expect ongoing website redesign, content creation, or SEO services bundled in maintenance
  • ❌ Want unlimited edits or hands-on content management included
  • ❌ Need immediate hands-on support for urgent design or marketing needs

Choose the Ideal Level of Oversight for Your WordPress Site

Essential Care
For small business websites that need reliable protection and consistent oversight.

$150

/month

No long-term contracts. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Includes:

  • WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates
  • Security monitoring and firewall protection
  • Weekly off-site backups (60-day retention)
  • Standard uptime monitoring
  • Basic performance oversight
  • Monthly maintenance report

This plan provides foundational maintenance and security.

Top Choice
Complete Care
For businesses where the website actively supports revenue, leads, or credibility. Most professional clients choose this

$250

/month

No long-term contracts. Month-to-month. Cancel anytime.

Everything in Essential, plus:

  • Priority handling of updates and alerts
  • More aggressive security hardening
  • Daily off-site backups (90-day retention)
  • Enhanced uptime monitoring
  • Ongoing performance monitoring and review
  • Manual review after major updates

This plan emphasizes prevention, oversight, and continuity.

 All maintenance and security plans are managed personally by me, not outsourced or delegated.


Why Most Clients Choose the $250 Plan

The difference isn’t “more features.”
It’s the level of oversight your site receives.

At $250/month, your site is treated as an actively managed system — not a background task.

If your website:

  • Generates leads
  • Represents your brand professionally
  • Would cost you real money if it went down

… the Complete plan is the correct level of coverage.

Most clients stay long-term because the service removes stress, not because they’re locked in.

“Mark approaches site management with a business continuity mindset: keeping systems stable, minimizing downtime, and ensuring issues are handled before they become reputational problems.”

Jonathan Brotherton

Jonathan Brotherton

Chief Security & Risk Officer, i.s.c. Group

Getting Started

If you’re unsure which plan fits, we’ll review your site together and determine the appropriate level of coverage.
Most businesses choose the Complete plan once they understand the level of oversight involved.

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE DISCOVERY CALL →

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my site gets hacked while under care?

Security incidents are rare, but if something does happen, I take responsibility for investigating, cleaning, and restoring the site as part of your service.

This includes identifying the cause, removing malicious code, restoring from clean backups if needed, and hardening the site to prevent a repeat incident.

Do you work on my site directly, or is this automated?

I personally manage and oversee every site.

Trusted tools are used for monitoring, backups, and alerts, but decisions, reviews, and responses are handled manually. Your site is not handed off to a support queue or outsourced team.

What kinds of websites do you work with?

I work best with small to mid-sized businesses that rely on their website for credibility, leads, or client communication.

This service is not a fit for experimental projects, neglected sites, or owners who want to constantly redesign or swap plugins without oversight.

Primary clients include:

  • Doctors & Medical Clinics
  • Lawyers & Law Firms
  • Accountants & Consultants
  • Physical Therapists & Chiropractors

Click here to schedule a free discovery call to see if your business is a good match for my services.

Will updates break my website?

Most updates are routine and safe. When higher-risk updates are involved, they are reviewed and applied carefully.

The goal is stability first, not rushing changes. This is especially true for sites on the Complete plan, which receive additional oversight to reduce compatibility risks.

Do you provide content changes or design work?

This service focuses on management, security, and stability, not ongoing content creation or redesign.

Small fixes related to maintenance or security are handled as needed. Larger content or design requests can be discussed separately if appropriate.

How do backups work if something goes wrong?

Backups are performed automatically and securely stored off-site. Essential Care includes weekly backups with 60-day retention, while Complete Care includes daily backups with 90-day retention.

If something goes wrong, whether from an update issue, malware, or another unexpected problem, I will restore your website to a clean, working version as quickly as possible.

Is a long-term contract required for service?

No. Service is month-to-month.

Clients stay because the service removes stress and risk, not because they are locked into a contract.

How do I get started with your service?

The first step is a free discovery call.

We’ll review your site, discuss risks, and make sure this service is a good fit before anything begins.

Click here to schedule your free discovery call.

View the full FAQ


Mark Behnken -- WordPress Management & Security Specialist

When you entrust me with your WordPress site, you are choosing personal accountability. I approach that responsibility with consistency, discretion, and long term stability in mind.

— Mark Behnken