Short answer: WordPress maintenance includes weekly update checks, daily backups, monthly security scans, quarterly performance audits, and regular database cleanup.
Weekly tasks
- Check and apply plugin/theme/core updates
- Verify backups completed successfully
- Test contact forms and checkout flows
- Review uptime monitoring alerts
Monthly tasks
- Run security malware scan
- Audit active plugins — remove unused
- Check Core Web Vitals in Search Console
- Review broken links
Quarterly tasks
- Test backup restore procedure
- Clean database (revisions, transients, spam)
- Full performance audit
- Review user accounts and permissions
Conclusion
Consistent maintenance prevents costly emergencies. Get in touch for managed WordPress maintenance.
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