While doing some research for a recent email to all customers about a severe WordPress bug, I came across a solution where I can manage the administration side of your WordPress site without having to log in to it.

The task I look after on your behalf include

• • Updating WordPress
  • Update plugins
  • Update themes  (on request. I am reluctant to update themes in case it over-writes your customisation)
  • Scanning for malware and known vulnerabilities
  • Wordfence Security
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Broken link checking
  • Monthly report to you
  • Ensure https compliance
  • much more

123host is pretty much all inclusive.  I have always disliked the way some hosting businesses start with a cheap base price and then charge extra for every little thing.

However subscribing to this service is quite expensive for me and I pay based on the number of sites connected, so if you would like to have me manage the trickier part of your WordPress dashboard the cost is $55 inc GST per year* for your first site and $33* for additional sites.  This about $1 per week for peace of mind!

* yeah, the fine print - these prices were correct when I wrote this, it might have changed.