So, you’ve got a shiny WordPress site, and we’ve mentioned WordPress Care and now you’re wondering—can I do WordPress Care myself?
Sure, it’s possible to manage your own WordPress care, but before you dive in, let’s take a look at what’s involved and why leaving it to the pros might be the smarter move.
1. Regular Updates & Patches
WordPress is a powerful platform, but it needs regular care to stay in tip-top shape. From core updates to plugin patches, keeping everything up to date can feel like a full-time job. Miss an update, and you could leave your site vulnerable to security risks. Do it wrong, and you might break something—and if you’re not a developer, fixing it could be a nightmare.
2. Security Matters
With WordPress being one of the most popular platforms out there, it’s also a prime target for hackers. Security is more than just a password—plugins, themes, and even WordPress itself need regular attention to ensure they’re not leaving your site wide open for attack. One wrong move could make your site vulnerable, and recovering from a breach is often costly (and stressful!).
3. Backups & Restores
Accidents happen. Whether it’s a plugin conflict or a moment of human error, having a reliable backup in place is crucial. If your site goes down and you don’t have the right backup strategy, you could lose everything. And let’s be honest—restoring a site from a backup isn’t always as easy as hitting ‘undo.’
4. Troubleshooting Can Be Tricky
Ever run into the dreaded “white screen of death” or had a plugin that suddenly stops working? If something breaks while you’re doing maintenance, it can be tough to figure out what went wrong—and even harder to fix it. Bringing in a professional after things have gone wrong can often cost more than hiring one to handle the care in the first place.
5. Time vs. Expertise
You’ve got a business to run. Do you really want to spend your time trying to fix bugs, manage backups, or troubleshoot broken plugins? Leave the tech stuff to us, and you can focus on what you do best—growing your business. At Adventure, we’ve been doing this for 18 years, so when it comes to keeping your site running smoothly, we’ve got you covered.
6. Avoid Costly Mistakes
Trying to manage WordPress care yourself can lead to costly mistakes. If something breaks, it can often take hours (or even days) to fix, and the cost of bringing in someone to troubleshoot can end up being much higher than the price of a monthly care package.
The Bottom Line
Sure, you can do your WordPress care yourself—but is it worth the risk? For just £35 a month, you can have the peace of mind that comes with professional WordPress care. We’ll handle everything from updates and security to backups and troubleshooting, so you can focus on running your business without the worry of something going wrong.
You probably wouldn’t attempt to do your car’s MOT yourself, and this should be the same for your website too.
