What to Look for in a Website Maintenance Contract

Essential checklist for evaluating website maintenance agreements to ensure your site stays secure, updated, and performing well.

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Essential checklist for evaluating website maintenance agreements to ensure your site stays secure, updated, and performing well.

Security Updates

Your maintenance contract should include regular security patches and vulnerability scanning.

Backup Procedures

Ensure daily backups with off-site storage and tested recovery procedures.

Performance Monitoring

Look for uptime monitoring, speed optimization, and regular performance reports.

Support Response Times

Understand the SLA for emergency vs routine support requests.

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