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WordPress, Joomla and Drupal core kept up to date monthly with all security patches applied.
Learn MoreWebsite Maintenance Melbourne — Regular WordPress & CMS Updates, Security Scans, Backups & Performance Monitoring
PMGS Digital Marketing provides comprehensive website maintenance and update services for Australian businesses — monthly CMS updates, plugin management, security scanning, performance monitoring and full backup management so your website never becomes a liability.
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An unmaintained website is one of the most common and avoidable problems affecting Australian businesses online. Outdated plugins, unpatched CMS cores and accumulated technical debt create security vulnerabilities, slow load times and, eventually, a site that breaks entirely.
The longer maintenance is deferred, the more dangerous it becomes. A single delayed plugin update can introduce a known vulnerability that automated bots scan for daily. When that update finally happens without proper testing, the result is often a broken site with no recent backup to fall back on.
PMGS website maintenance keeps your site updated, scanned and performing — month after month, without you needing to lift a finger. Every update is tested in a staging environment before going live, and your site is backed up daily so there's always a restore point available.
A complete, scheduled maintenance programme — not just ad hoc fixes when something breaks.

WordPress, Joomla and Drupal core kept up to date monthly with all security patches applied.
Learn MoreAll plugins tested individually in a staging environment before being updated on your live site.
Learn MoreTheme compatibility verified against the latest CMS version and plugins before every update.
Learn MoreMonthly database cleanup removing overhead, transients and orphaned data for faster queries.
Learn MoreMonthly scan to find and fix 404 errors and broken links before they affect your SEO or user experience.
Learn MoreWeekly malware and vulnerability scans to catch threats early, before they cause damage.
Learn MoreAutomated full-site backups with 30-day retention and restore point management.
Learn MoreA full health report covering updates applied, scans completed, performance metrics and any recommended actions.
Learn MoreEvery PMGS maintenance plan follows a structured schedule — no guesswork, no gaps.
| Maintenance Task | Frequency | Why It Matters | PMGS Includes? |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress / CMS Core Updates | Monthly | Security patches and new features | Included |
| Plugin & Extension Updates | Monthly | Close known vulnerabilities | Included |
| Theme Updates | Monthly | Compatibility and security fixes | Included |
| Database Optimisation | Monthly | Faster queries and reduced bloat | Included |
| Broken Link Check | Monthly | Fixes crawl errors and UX issues | Included |
| Security Scan | Weekly | Detect malware and intrusion early | Included |
| Uptime Monitoring | 24/7 | Instant alerts if site goes down | Included |
| Performance Audit | Quarterly | Ensure speed stays optimised | Included |
| Full Site Backup | Daily | Restore point if anything breaks | Included |
| Health Report | Monthly | Full visibility of your site's status | Included |
Deferring maintenance creates security, performance and reliability risks that only get worse over time.
Outdated plugins are the number one entry point for hackers. The vast majority of WordPress hacks exploit known vulnerabilities in unpatched plugins — vulnerabilities that a simple update would have closed.
Without staging environment testing, a single plugin conflict from a delayed update can take your entire site offline. The longer updates are postponed, the higher the risk of cascading failures when they're finally applied.
Slow, broken or hacked websites are penalised in Google rankings. Unmaintained sites consistently underperform compared to sites with regular updates and optimisation.
Without daily backups, a server failure or hack can permanently destroy your website and all its content. Recovery without a backup means rebuilding from scratch.
Outdated CMS versions and plugins cause PHP and database errors that cascade into full site failures over time. What starts as a small warning becomes a critical error.
When a self-managed site breaks catastrophically, there's no team ready to diagnose and fix it. Recovery can take days — and every day offline is lost revenue.

Deferring maintenance only increases risk. Let PMGS keep your site updated, scanned and performing — month after month, without you lifting a finger.
From health check to monthly reporting, we manage every step.
We run a full audit of your current site status — CMS version, plugin versions, security vulnerabilities, backup coverage and performance benchmarks.
Any critical issues identified in the health check are resolved before your maintenance programme begins — starting from a clean, stable baseline.
Every month, we update your CMS core, plugins and themes in a staging environment, test for conflicts, then deploy to your live site.
Weekly security scans and 24/7 uptime monitoring run continuously, catching threats and downtime the moment they occur.
You receive a monthly health report covering everything that was updated, scanned and flagged — with recommended actions for the month ahead.
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Website maintenance is one part of a complete managed web foundation. Combine it with hosting, security and domains for full peace of mind.
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Learn MoreA well-maintained site is the start. Combine it with these services for a complete digital presence.
A well-maintained site starts with clean, modern code built to support ongoing updates and scalability.
Learn MoreUpdated, fast websites rank better — regular maintenance directly supports your organic search performance.
Learn MoreCombine ongoing maintenance with a website refresh or full redesign for a site that looks and performs at its best.
Learn MoreKeep your online store updated, secure and converting — WooCommerce and Shopify maintenance included.
Learn MoreDrive paid traffic to a site you know is always performing, always loading fast and never broken.
Learn MoreA full digital strategy anchored to a maintained, secure web presence — everything under one team.
Learn MorePMGS provides website maintenance services to businesses across Australia.

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Common questions about website maintenance, updates and pricing.
Website maintenance costs depend on the size and complexity of your site. PMGS offers structured monthly maintenance plans for Australian businesses that include CMS updates, plugin management, security scanning, backups and a monthly health report. Contact us for a quote tailored to your site.
At a minimum, your CMS core, plugins and themes should be updated monthly. Security scans should run weekly, backups should run daily, and uptime monitoring should be active 24/7. PMGS handles all of this on a structured schedule so nothing is missed.
Outdated plugins are the most common entry point for website hacks. Known vulnerabilities in old plugin versions are actively scanned for by automated bots. Delaying updates significantly increases the risk of your site being compromised.
Yes. Every update is applied and tested in a staging environment first. We check for plugin conflicts, layout issues and functionality problems before deploying anything to your live site. This eliminates the risk of an update breaking your website.
A PMGS maintenance plan includes monthly CMS, plugin and theme updates, weekly security scanning, daily backups, 24/7 uptime monitoring, broken link checks, database optimisation, performance monitoring and a detailed monthly health report.
Yes. We maintain websites built by other agencies and developers. We start with a full health check to assess the site's current condition, resolve any critical issues and then enrol it in our standard maintenance programme.
Because we test all updates in staging first, this is rare. However, if an issue does occur, your site can be restored from the most recent daily backup within minutes. Our team responds the same day to resolve any update-related issues.
Yes. PMGS maintains WooCommerce stores on WordPress, including product page updates, plugin management and checkout flow testing. For Shopify stores, we handle theme updates, app management and performance monitoring.

We'll assess your current update status, security vulnerabilities and backup coverage and show you exactly what needs attention. Call us: 1300 946 484