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A practical website maintenance checklist
Maintenance is a set of operating responsibilities, not simply an update button. Agree who owns the website, its accounts, backups and routine customer checks before something fails.
Keep recovery practical
Confirm that backups cover the files and database needed to restore the site. Record where they are stored and who can access them. A recovery plan should include a way to verify that restoration is possible.
Review changes before applying them
Track plugin, theme and platform updates and their business dependencies. Test meaningful changes in an appropriate environment. Avoid removing an unfamiliar integration without knowing which process relies on it.
Test the routes customers use
Check forms, notifications, navigation, payments or bookings where relevant. Review business details and expired offers. A website can appear online while its main enquiry path is broken.
Document ownership and support
Keep a current account and licence inventory without placing passwords in ordinary documents. Agree the escalation process and support scope. Good handover reduces the chance that an avoidable access problem delays a business fix.
Bring a useful brief to the review
Record the current setup, the decision you need to make, who owns the next action and how completion will be checked. Keep business evidence separate from assumptions.
Questions before you begin
Does having a backup prove that recovery is ready?
A practical recovery plan also needs clear access, coverage and a way to verify restoration. Record who owns the process before an urgent problem occurs.
Where can I explore website development support?
Our Website Development page explains the scope, including platform planning and page implementation. Use the related service link above to review deliverables before discussing your project.