Web & Design
Website Maintenance: Costs, Services and Why It Pays Off
Updates, backups, security: what website maintenance costs, what should be included, and when you can handle it yourself.
Short answer
Agencies typically charge 50 to 500 euros per month for website maintenance, depending on the system and scope. At Maluure, the maintenance contract starts at 199 euros per month for updates, security patches, backup monitoring and a status report, with content upkeep at 499 euros. WordPress needs significantly more maintenance than Webflow or Lovable because of plugins. Without maintenance, security risks and load times increase, along with the risk of features suddenly breaking.
What website maintenance costs
A website is never finished. Systems, plugins and browsers keep evolving, security vulnerabilities get discovered, content ages. Website maintenance keeps your site secure, fast and functional. Costs mainly depend on the system and the scope.
| Package | Price per month | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Maluure Basic | €199 | CMS and plugin updates, security patches, backup monitoring, status report, email support |
| Maluure Pro | €499 | plus up to 2 hours of content upkeep, image and text changes, priority support |
| Maluure Further Development | on request | plus up to 4 hours of further development, performance and SEO monitoring, strategy call |
You'll find all the details in the shop under Website Maintenance Contract.
What belongs in a maintenance contract
- Updates: System, themes and plugins, tested beforehand.
- Security: Patches, malware monitoring, secure access.
- Backups: Regular, stored externally and checked for recoverability.
- Monitoring: Uptime, load time, forms.
- Report: What was done, what's coming up?
Kernaussage
Maintenance is like insurance that also makes sure the damage never happens in the first place.
The difference between the systems
- WordPress: High effort. Most security vulnerabilities originate in plugins and themes, which is why WordPress itself recommends keeping everything up to date [1]. More on this in the article WordPress Agency Cologne.
- Webflow: Low effort, because the platform maintains the technology and security. Maintenance here mainly means content, SEO and further development.
- Lovable: Also low effort, dependencies are updated selectively, and features can be extended quickly.
The most expensive maintenance is the one that never happened. Restoring a hacked website quickly costs more than a year of regular upkeep.
More than technology: content, SEO and accessibility
Good maintenance also looks at content and visibility. Outdated pages, broken links and slow images cost you rankings, details in the article technical SEO. New content can also create barriers, which have been relevant for many offerings since the Accessibility Strengthening Act. An overview is provided in the article accessible website, and our accessibility audit offers a review.
Kernaussage
Plan maintenance into your website budget from the start. It's not an extra, it's part of operations.
If your website is so outdated that maintenance is no longer enough, read the article website relaunch or check out the page Web Agency Cologne.
What a digital agency delivers overall and what it costs is covered in the overview Digital agency: services and costs.
Frequently asked questions
What does website maintenance cost?+
Agencies usually charge 50 to 500 euros per month. At Maluure, the Basic maintenance contract costs 199 euros, and Pro with up to two hours of content upkeep costs 499 euros per month. Further development is agreed on individually.
What belongs in a website maintenance contract?+
At minimum: system and plugin updates, security patches, backup monitoring, uptime monitoring and a regular report. Optionally, content upkeep and further development.
Do I need maintenance for Webflow too?+
Much less than with WordPress, because Webflow updates the technology and security itself. What still makes sense is content upkeep, SEO checks and small enhancements.
Can I maintain my website myself?+
Yes, if you invest time regularly, test updates and check backups. The risk is that updates break features and nobody notices right away.
What happens if I don't maintain my website?+
Outdated plugins and themes become an entry point for attacks, the site gets slower, and features like forms can fail unnoticed.
How often should a website be maintained?+
Security updates as soon as possible, regular updates monthly, a technical check at least quarterly.
Is accessibility part of maintenance?+
It should at least be checked, since new content can create barriers. Since June 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz) applies to many online offerings.
Sources
- WordPress Security, WordPress.org (2025)
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Author
Josef KujawskiManaging Director & Creative Director at Maluure
Josef leads the strategic and creative development of brands at Maluure. For over a decade, he has guided medium-sized businesses from brand positioning to digital delivery.
Managing Director of Maluure GmbH, Cologne. Specialising in corporate design, brand strategy and digital brand experiences.
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