Your website deserves better

Is your WordPress site slow, glitchy or unreliable? You’re not alone. At Howle Creative, we don’t just maintain your site, we safeguard it. Our Seattle based WordPress maintenance services keep your website secure, lightning fast and running smoothly 24/7. That means you can focus on growing your business instead of battling tech headaches.

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Small team, big results. No bloated agency fees. Just real WordPress pros who give a damn about your success.

Why website maintenance matters

Your website is your digital front door. If it’s slow, outdated or vulnerable to hacks, you’re turning customers away before they even see what you offer. Routine maintenance isn’t a “nice to have”, it’s critical for protecting your business, keeping leads flowing and safeguarding your reputation.

What we handle (so you don’t have to)

Core WordPress Updates

We ensure your site runs the latest WordPress core, keeping it secure and smooth without disrupting your workflow.

Plugin & Theme Management

Outdated plugins are hacker bait. We keep them current and compatible so nothing breaks and you don’t have to worry.

Speed & Optimization

We clean up junk files, tighten code and ensure your site loads lightning fast on all devices. Better speed means happier visitors and better SEO.

Security Audits & Protection

We don’t wait for threats, we hunt them down. Regular scans, malware removal, hardening measures and firewall configurations keep the bad guys out.

Regular Backups

Your site, backed up and ready to restore every week. If anything goes wrong, we can get you back up and running in no time.

Expert Support

Have an issue? We’re in your corner. Get help from WordPress veterans who can resolve problems quickly and explain solutions in plain language.

Maintenance service plans

Choose a plan that fits your business. Whether you’re a small local shop or a growing ecommerce business, we’ve got you covered.

$ 100 Monthly

Core, plugin & theme updates
Weekly offsite backups
Basic security monitoring & firewall
Monthly performance check
Uptime monitoring
Email support (48hr response)

$ 185 Monthly

All Essentials features plus:
Daily backups
Speed optimization & image compression
Monthly SEO health check
Up to 30 minutes of content/feature updates
Email & chat support (24hr response)

$ 300 Monthly

All Growth features plus:
Monthly analytics and conversion insights
Advanced security hardening & DDoS protection
60 minutes of developer time for edits
Priority support (same‑day response)

Compare WordPress maintenance plans

Choose the level of WordPress care that matches how critical your site is to your business.

Feature / Benefit	Essentials	Growth	Premium Care
Core WordPress updates	✔	✔	✔ (with rollback support)
Plugin and theme updates	✔ Weekly	✔ Twice weekly	✔ Twice weekly
Backup frequency	Weekly backups	Daily backups	Real time backups
Malware monitoring	Basic scanning	Enhanced scanning and removal	Advanced scanning plus firewall
Speed optimization	✖	✔ Monthly	✔ Monthly plus advanced tuning
Database optimization	✖	✔ Monthly	✔ Weekly
Uptime monitoring	✔ Standard monitoring	✔ Standard monitoring	✔ Priority alerts
Emergency fixes	✖	✔ Included	✔ Priority emergency response
Monthly report	✔ Summary report	✔ Detailed report	✔ Detailed report plus recommendations
Developer time included	None	Up to 30 minutes	Up to 60 minutes
SEO health check	✖	✔ Monthly check	✔ Monthly check plus insights
Support priority	Standard email support	Priority email and chat	Same day priority support
Ideal for	Small informational sites	Growing businesses and online stores	High traffic and mission critical sites
Monthly price	$99	$179 Most popular	$299

Essentials

$99 / month

Ideal for small informational sites that need core protection and basic care.

Core WordPress updates and weekly plugin and theme updates
Weekly backups and basic malware scanning
Standard uptime monitoring and summary monthly report
Standard email support during business hours

Best if your site is mostly static but you want basic protection and peace of mind.

Growth

$179 / month Most popular

Built for growing businesses and online stores that rely on their site for leads and sales.

Core updates plus twice weekly plugin and theme updates
Daily backups, enhanced malware scanning and emergency fixes included
Monthly speed optimization, database cleanup and detailed report
Priority email and chat support with up to 30 minutes of developer time
Monthly SEO health check to flag technical issues

Ideal if your website is a key part of your sales process and you need reliable performance.

Premium Care

$299 / month

For high traffic or mission critical sites where downtime and security issues are not an option.

All Growth features plus real time backups and advanced firewall protection
Priority alerts, priority emergency response and weekly database optimization
Detailed monthly report with recommendations and SEO insights
Same day priority support and up to 60 minutes of developer time per month

Best for sites that cannot afford to be offline and need a dedicated WordPress partner.

All plans are month to month and can be upgraded or cancelled at any time. Multi site and enterprise pricing is available on request.

What it's like to work with us

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   Mike Keeney 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Howle has been a godsend! Google Ads is a labyrinth of data that M helped me understand and utilize to its full potential. Howle Creative will truly give you peace of mind with advertising so you can focus on running your business!
  
 
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   Brenda Blasingame 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Updating and re-vamping my website was such an easy process.  Everything I wanted given my limitations was achieved and I can't believe how fast and easy it was.  I am very pleased with the process and the results.
  
 
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   Tascha R. Johnson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Howle Creative has been a very enjoyable experience. M. is easy to work with, thorough and very responsive to questions we've had and feedback that has allowed us to come away with a website that we are very happy with and excited to share with anyone who visits our site! The turnaround for our website was also pretty quick. I recommend Howle Creative to anyone wanting a website they can be proud of!
  
 
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   Joy Portella 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My colleagues and I worked closely with M. Lopez to create the new Squarespace website for the Evergreen Impact Housing Fund. M. was very helpful in getting us organized, providing a thoughtful process, and being a partner in building the website we were looking for. She was accessible throughout the process and had great feedback on how to make the website as appealing as possible for our target audience. The Evergreen Impact Housing Fund is a complicated mechanism that helps increase the supply of affordable housing in Washington State--it's tricky to understand. M. took the time to learn about the Fund and what we wanted to accomplish so that she could make smart recommendations. The new website is beautiful and brings the Fund's work to life. I highly recommend working with M. and the Howle team!
  
 
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   Brian Scott 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. M is fantastic to work with! M and her Howle Creative team built my website quickly and beautifully. Howle Creative exceeded my expectations! I look forward to a long working relationship with this company. -Brian Scott illumina, LLC
  
 
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   Robert Wilson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Outstanding, comprehensive service and design. Invaluable partner for our business.
  
 
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   Sanpete Device Repair 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend Howle Creative!  As a small business it's difficult to find a professional and affordable website designer that takes their time to work with you and figure what you need out of a website and how you want to market your business. Mayte took the time to understand what I wanted and then built me a great website.  She's always quick to respond to my questions and helps me understand the process of updating the site and maximizing my SEO so that I can get the most value from it.  I'm very happy with the job she's done and hope to continue to work with her in the future!
  
 
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   Frank Espinoza 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a volunteer at a nonprofit food bank performing minor website updates, I was approached about supporting a significant redesign of the website coinciding with a rebrand. Recognizing that this was a job for a professional, we interviewed a number of reputable website designers. The decision to select Howle Creative was easy. In addition to showing a breadth of knowledge during the screening process, M recognized that our plans to migrate to a new website builder platform didn't make sense for our purposes, even though it would have been much more lucrative for Howle. Her honesty and professionalism was demonstrated throughout a very successful project, and she continues to delight us with her follow-through, responsiveness, and solid advice whenever needed.
  
 
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   Stacey Herries 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. M helped us get our website up and running, and her expertise has led to most of our business. Reasonably priced services, helpful, and prompt responses to our inquiries. I can’t imagine how long it would have taken us to bumble around trying to set things up ourselves. Well worth the small investment! Thanks M!
  
 
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   Debra Hodges 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oh my gosh! M is absolutely the best!  I have been struggling with my website for years. In just a few days she has done wonders.  I am so happy to have found her.  She is professional, caring and so very patient. I highly recommend her services. Debra Hodges Real Etsate Services

How our WordPress maintenance process works

Our workflows are designed to reduce surprises. You always know what is happening with your site and why.

Onboarding and full site audit

We review hosting, security, plugins, performance and SEO technical health to understand your current risk profile.

Fix urgent issues

We patch critical vulnerabilities, resolve obvious errors and stabilize your site before ongoing care begins.

Update and optimize

We apply core, theme and plugin updates, optimize your database and configure caching to improve speed.

Monitoring and backups

Uptime, security and performance are monitored around the clock with automated backups stored off site.

Monthly reporting

You receive a clear report summarizing work completed, issues resolved and changes in speed or security.

Continuous improvement

We use data from your analytics and monitoring to make ongoing recommendations that keep your site ahead of the curve.

What we review in your WordPress health audit

Before we touch anything, we run a structured health audit so we know exactly where the risks and opportunities are.

Security

Known plugin and theme vulnerabilities
Firewall and brute force protection
Malware scanning and blacklist checks
HTTPS and SSL configuration

Performance

PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals
Caching and asset minification
Image compression and lazy loading
Server response times

Updates and code

WordPress core version and support window
Theme and plugin compatibility
Deprecated functions and warnings
Error logs and debug messages

SEO technical

XML sitemap and robots configuration
Indexation and crawl errors
Structured data and schema
404 pages and broken links

Hosting and database

PHP version and resources
Database size and efficiency
Backup policies and restore tests
Disk space and bandwidth usage

User experience

Mobile responsiveness
Accessibility basics such as contrast and font size
Navigation clarity
Critical path to conversion

How we compare To DIY And budget services

You could try to manage updates yourself or outsource to the lowest bidder, but the risk profile is very different.

Feature	Howle Creative	Do It Yourself	Cheap Overseas Service
Security hardening	✔ Advanced configuration	✖ Limited or none	✖ Basic at best
Backup frequency	Daily or real-time backups	Sometimes manual	Inconsistent or not documented
Update testing	Staged and tested updates	Live updates may break the site	Unknown process
Speed optimization	Included in Growth & Premium	Requires technical skill	Usually not included
Emergency response	Priority support	You handle emergencies yourself	Response time varies
Developer time included	Up to 60 minutes / month	None	Billed separately
Reporting & transparency	Monthly reports + recommendations	No formal reporting	Minimal or no reports
Accountability	Local Seattle-based team	Just you	Low visibility or recourse

Howle Creative

Advanced security hardening
Daily or real-time backups
Tested, staged updates
Speed optimization included
Priority emergency support
Up to 60 minutes dev time
Full monthly reporting
Local Seattle accountability

Do It Yourself

Limited or no security configuration
Backups are manual or infrequent
Risk of breaking site with updates
Requires technical skills to optimize
You handle emergencies
No developer support
No reporting structure
You're responsible for everything

Cheap Overseas Service

Basic or unclear security
Inconsistent backup routines
Unknown update processes
Speed optimization rarely included
Delayed response times
Dev work billed separately
Minimal transparency
Limited accountability

Maintenance is about risk management as much as convenience. Our plans protect your reputation, not just your code.

What happens when you skip maintenance

Maintenance is usually invisible until something fails. These are the most common failure points we see when sites are not maintained.

Slower site

Unoptimized images, bloated plugins and database clutter increase load times and frustrate visitors.

↓ speed

Security risks

Outdated core and plugins open doors to bots and attacks that can deface or take over your site.

⚠ risk

Broken features

Plugin conflicts and outdated code lead to broken forms, cart issues and lost conversion opportunities.

✕ UX

Downtime and lost revenue

If your site goes offline, leads and sales stop instantly and damage to your brand can last for months.

$ loss