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How much should website maintenance cost?

Last reviewed
2026-09-16

Cost depends on what the provider maintains, how much editing is included and the support commitment. Steadwatch's published plans are $300, $500 and $800 per month, with different publishing access and service terms. Other providers should be compared against the same scope.

The longer version

Compare hosting, software maintenance, backups, accessibility work, consent controls, content editing and reporting separately. Check what happens when work falls outside the plan and how urgent incidents are handled.

A monthly price is useful only alongside the included work and exclusions. Ask for an example report and the relevant support terms before deciding.

Next steps

  1. List the work you want covered and the tasks your own team will handle.
  2. Ask any prospective provider what they produce in writing each month, and ask to see an example.
  3. Ask what is explicitly out of scope. The answer is more informative than the inclusions list.
  4. Check what happens on holidays and after hours, and whether more than one person knows your site.

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