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What's Included in Our WordPress Care Plans
Every FatLab maintenance plan—whether you call it a WordPress care plan, support package, or maintenance service—includes comprehensive updates, security monitoring, and developer support.
- Comprehensive WordPress maintenance covering all updates, security, and monitoring
- Best-in-class WordPress care plans with manual update reviews (not automated)
- Weekly updates to WordPress core, plugins, and themes
- Rollback protection and manual reviews
- Daily offsite backups with easy restoration
- Real-time malware scanning and automatic cleanup
- Uptime and security monitoring every 5 minutes
- Developer support for plugin conflicts and bugs
- No scripts or ticket tiers — real help from real people
- Discounts for nonprofits and multi-site organizations
WordPress Care Plan Pricing: Simple & Transparent
Most WordPress maintenance services hide their pricing behind "Contact Us" forms. We don't. Whether you're looking for a basic website care plan or comprehensive WordPress monthly maintenance, here's exactly what it costs:
Watch Dog Starter Care Plan - $35/month
Essential WordPress care for low-traffic sites: weekly updates, daily backups, malware protection, uptime monitoring, and unlimited stability support.
Watch Dog Basic Care Plan - $99/month
Complete WordPress care package with unlimited traffic: everything in Starter plus 2-hour response times, priority support, and discounted development rates.
Watch Dog Pro Care Plan - Starting at $225/month
Enterprise WordPress care plans: everything in Basic plus dedicated account management, strategic consulting, and custom development support.
Every care plan includes the complete WordPress maintenance package: weekly updates to core/plugins/themes, daily automated backups, 24/7 security monitoring, malware cleanup, performance optimization, and real developer support—not ticket systems or outsourced help desks.
How Our WordPress Maintenance Service Works
We Run Weekly Updates
WordPress, plugins, and themes are reviewed and updated manually each week.
We Back Up Your Site
Daily backups with redundant storage for quick disaster recovery.
Why FatLab Offers the Best WordPress Maintenance Services
Not all WordPress care plans are created equal. Here's what makes FatLab's maintenance service different from other website care providers:
Manual Reviews vs. Automated Updates
We manually review every update before deployment. Automated WordPress maintenance services push updates automatically—even when they break sites. Our SafeUpdates process catches conflicts before your visitors see them.
Real Developers vs. Ticket Systems
You get actual WordPress developers, not Level 1 support reading scripts. When updates cause issues, we diagnose and fix the underlying problem instead of just escalating your ticket.
Comprehensive Care Plans vs. Basic Hosting
Many hosts claim to offer "maintenance" but only do automated updates. Our WordPress care packages include security monitoring, malware cleanup, performance optimization, developer troubleshooting, and strategic consulting—not just update automation.
Transparent Pricing vs. Hidden Costs
Our WordPress care plan pricing is published and all-inclusive. No setup fees, no per-incident charges, no surprise overages. The price you see is the price you pay.
This combination of manual attention, technical expertise, and comprehensive service delivery is why organizations trust FatLab as their WordPress maintenance company since 2011.
WordPress Monthly Maintenance from Real Developers
Unlike basic WordPress care plans that use ticket systems and offshore support, you get direct access to the same developers who maintain your site. No long hold times. No scripts. Just real WordPress experts solving real problems.
- Get help from WordPress experts
- We fix bugs, plugin conflicts, and theme issues. For functionality that doesn't exist in off-the-shelf solutions, our custom development team builds exactly what you need.
- Clear communication and fast response times
What Makes Our WordPress Care Plans Different
Learn why proactive maintenance matters for your WordPress site.
WordPress Maintenance & Care Plan Resources
Expert guidance on WordPress care plans, maintenance best practices, and security.
Top Reasons to Choose FatLab
Find out why businesses trust us with their WordPress care and maintenance needs.
Read ArticleSafeUpdates: Our Update Process
Discover our SafeUpdates system that tests every update before deployment.
Read ArticleWordPress Care Plans Guide
What's included, what to pay, and how to choose the right care plan provider.
Read ArticleManaging Multiple WordPress Sites
Learn our proven strategies for maintaining multiple WordPress websites at scale.
Read ArticleWordPress Care Plan Pricing - Transparent, No Surprises
All plans include premium hosting, Cloudflare Enterprise security, and full troubleshooting support. Whether you call it a maintenance plan, care plan, or support package—we've got you covered.
Watch Dog Starter
$99/mo
Essential WordPress care plan with full troubleshooting support included.
- Premium WordPress hosting
- Cloudflare Enterprise CDN + WAF
- 24/7 monitoring & emergency response
- Weekly updates, SSL, backups
- Full troubleshooting support
Watch Dog Professional
$199/mo
Complete WordPress care package for growing organizations.
- Everything in Starter
- 1 hour dev time included
- Proactive recommendations
Watch Dog Business
$349/mo
The sweet spot for most organizations.
- Everything in Professional
- 3 hours dev time included
- Dedicated point of contact
- Priority handling
Watch Dog Enterprise
$599/mo
Comprehensive care with strategic consulting and dedicated management.
- Everything in Business
- 8 hours dev time included
- First-priority queue
- Strategy calls & consulting
WooCommerce Maintenance Service
Running a WooCommerce store? Our WordPress care plans include specialized WooCommerce maintenance: weekly updates to WooCommerce core and extensions, database optimization for product catalogs, order backup verification, payment gateway monitoring, and performance optimization for product pages. We understand WooCommerce's unique requirements and ensure your store stays fast, secure, and revenue-generating 24/7.
Multiple sites? Additional sites are $75/month each with pooled hours. Nonprofit? Get 20% off all plans.
What Our Clients Say
Jason Wu
Director of Operations, Human Services Council
Zero Downtime, Unmatched Support
Since migrating to FatLab, we've experienced zero downtime and prompt, effective responses to every question.
Kristin Cantwell
Vice President of Development & Communications, Safe+Sound Somerset
24/7 Reliability, Stress-Free Support
Our website is a crucial community resource that must be available 24/7/365. Since switching from our previous host a few years ago, we've experienced no slowdowns, security issues, or downtime. FatLab has been exceptional in maintaining our site's reliability.
Dolores Alonso
Managing Director, AV Architects + Builders
High-Speed Hosting, Fast Response
FatLab's high-speed hosting has significantly boosted our SEO performance. The support team is incredibly responsive, always providing timely assistance for both general inquiries and specific issues. Highly recommended!
WordPress Maintenance FAQs
Have more questions? View all frequently asked questions.
What is a WordPress care plan?
A WordPress care plan is a service that handles ongoing website maintenance so you don't have to. It typically includes regular updates to WordPress core, plugins, and themes; daily backups; security monitoring; and technical support. At FatLab, our WordPress care plans also include malware cleanup, performance optimization, and access to real WordPress developers—not just ticket systems. Whether you call it a maintenance plan, care plan, or support package, the goal is the same: keeping your WordPress site healthy, secure, and running smoothly.
How often do you update WordPress core, plugins, and themes?
We perform updates weekly, with critical security patches applied immediately. Each update is manually reviewed, tested when possible, and backed up before implementation. Unlike automated systems, we check for compatibility issues and ensure updates won't break your site's functionality. This hands-on approach is what separates a true WordPress care plan from basic automated maintenance.
What makes FatLab the best WordPress maintenance service?
The best WordPress maintenance services combine technical expertise, comprehensive coverage, and responsive support. FatLab delivers all three: our developers manually review every update (not automated), our care plans include security monitoring and malware cleanup (not just updates), and you get real developer support within 2 hours (not ticket escalation). We also publish transparent pricing and maintain 30-day backup archives—many WordPress care providers only keep 7 days. This comprehensive approach to WordPress maintenance is why organizations trust us with their most critical websites.
How much does a WordPress care plan cost?
WordPress care plans typically range from $50-600/month depending on features and included development hours. Budget care plans ($50-100) usually include basic updates and backups. Mid-tier plans ($150-350) add security monitoring and included dev time. Premium care packages ($400+) include dedicated account management, priority handling, and significant development hours. FatLab's WordPress care plans start at $99/month for full managed hosting, with plans up to $599/month that include 8 hours of development time. Nonprofits receive 20% off all plans. All pricing is transparent—no hidden fees or per-incident charges.
What's the difference between WordPress maintenance plans and WordPress support services?
WordPress maintenance plans (also called care plans) focus on proactive care: weekly updates, daily backups, security monitoring, performance optimization, and preventing problems before they occur. WordPress support services focus on reactive troubleshooting: fixing bugs, resolving conflicts, adding functionality, and solving problems after they happen. At FatLab, all our care plans include both—we proactively maintain your site AND provide developer support when issues arise. You don't need to choose between the two.
What's the difference between a WordPress care plan and WordPress hosting?
Hosting provides the server where your site lives. A WordPress care plan maintains the software running on that server. You need both. Many hosts claim to include "maintenance" but only do automated updates—which can break sites. FatLab bundles true WordPress care with hosting: manual update reviews, security monitoring, malware cleanup, performance optimization, and developer support. This combination ensures your site is both well-hosted AND properly maintained.
Do you offer WooCommerce maintenance service?
Yes, all our WordPress care plans include specialized WooCommerce maintenance. We update WooCommerce core and extensions weekly, optimize your product database, verify order backup integrity, monitor payment gateway connectivity, and tune performance for product pages and checkout flows. WooCommerce has unique maintenance requirements (like coordinating updates with payment gateways), and our developers understand these nuances. Your store stays secure, fast, and revenue-generating 24/7.
What's included in WordPress care plans?
Our WordPress care plans include weekly updates (core, plugins, themes), daily automated backups, 24/7 uptime monitoring, real-time security scanning, malware cleanup, performance optimization, and developer-level support. We handle both preventive maintenance and emergency fixes. Every care package also includes Cloudflare CDN and WAF protection, SSL certificates, and access to our SafeUpdates system that tests updates before deployment.
How do you handle WordPress plugin conflicts?
Our developers diagnose and resolve plugin conflicts as part of your care plan. We identify the conflicting code, implement fixes or workarounds, and can suggest alternative plugins if needed. This developer-level troubleshooting is included in all WordPress care packages—not an extra charge.
Do you test updates before applying them to my site?
Yes, we manually review all updates and test major updates on staging environments when available. For sites with complex functionality or custom code, we take extra precautions. If an update causes issues, we can roll back immediately thanks to our pre-update backups. This careful approach is central to our WordPress care philosophy.
What happens if my site goes down?
Our 24/7 monitoring alerts us within minutes of any downtime. We immediately investigate and begin fixes. Emergency response is included in all care plans. Most issues are resolved within 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on complexity. You're notified of both the issue and resolution.
How long do you keep WordPress backups?
We maintain 30 days of daily backups, plus weekly and monthly archives for longer-term recovery needs. Backups are stored in multiple offsite locations for redundancy. Full site restoration is available anytime, and we can also restore individual files or databases. This comprehensive backup retention is included in all WordPress care plans.
Can you help optimize my WordPress site's performance?
Basic performance optimization is included in all care plans—caching configuration, image optimization, and database cleanup. For advanced optimization like code refactoring or custom performance solutions, we offer services at our standard hourly rate with guaranteed estimates. Many clients find our included optimization sufficient, but we're here for deeper work when needed.
Do I need a care plan if my site rarely changes?
Yes, even static sites need ongoing care. WordPress core, themes, and plugins regularly release security updates. Unmaintained sites become vulnerable to attacks, compatibility issues, and performance degradation. Our monitoring also catches issues before visitors notice them. A WordPress care plan protects your investment whether you update content daily or yearly.