Website Maintenance Services in Singapore

Website maintenance in Singapore typically costs SGD 200 to SGD 800 per month depending on the complexity of your site, the platform it runs on, and the level of support included. Basic plans cover security monitoring, backups, and software updates, while premium plans add content updates, performance optimisation, and priority support. TerrisDigital offers flexible packages tailored to your specific needs.

A comprehensive maintenance plan typically includes security monitoring and patching, CMS and plugin updates, daily automated backups, uptime monitoring, performance optimisation, content updates, and monthly reporting. Higher-tier plans may also include SEO health checks, broken link fixes, and priority support with faster response times. The exact inclusions vary by provider and plan level.

Common causes of slow websites include unoptimised images, too many plugins, poor hosting, render-blocking JavaScript, and lack of caching. Fixing these issues involves compressing images, removing unused plugins, upgrading to quality hosting with Singapore-based servers, enabling browser and page caching, and minifying CSS and JavaScript files. TerrisDigital includes performance optimisation as part of every maintenance plan.

WordPress plugins should be checked for updates weekly, with critical security patches applied within 24 hours. However, updates should always be tested in a staging environment before being applied to your live site, as untested updates can break functionality or cause compatibility issues. TerrisDigital handles this process as part of our maintenance service — testing every update before it touches your live site.

Yes, every website needs maintenance regardless of the platform. Sites built on Shopify, Squarespace, or custom frameworks still require security monitoring, SSL certificate management, performance checks, content updates, and backup management. The specific tasks differ by platform — WordPress sites need more frequent plugin updates, while custom-built sites may need dependency and server maintenance instead.

If your website has been hacked, immediately take it offline or put it in maintenance mode to prevent further damage. Change all passwords, scan for malware, and restore from a clean backup if available. Then identify how the breach occurred — usually through outdated software, weak passwords, or vulnerable plugins — and patch those vulnerabilities. TerrisDigital offers emergency incident response and cleanup as part of our maintenance plans.

Websites should be backed up daily with copies stored securely offsite, separate from your hosting server. A proper backup strategy includes both full site backups (files and database) and incremental backups for efficiency. Retain at least 30 days of backup history so you can restore to any recent point. TerrisDigital manages automated daily backups with offsite storage as part of every maintenance plan.

Yes, website maintenance directly impacts SEO. Google penalises slow-loading sites, flags sites with security issues, and devalues pages with broken links or outdated content. Regular maintenance keeps your site fast, secure, and technically healthy — all factors that contribute positively to search rankings. Neglecting maintenance can cause a gradual decline in organic traffic that is difficult to recover from.

Signs of a hacked website include unexpected redirects, strange content or links appearing on your pages, Google Search Console security warnings, a sudden drop in search rankings, or your hosting provider flagging suspicious activity. You can use free tools like Google Safe Browsing or Sucuri SiteCheck to scan your site for malware. Prevention through regular maintenance and security monitoring is far easier than cleanup after a breach.

Yes, switching website maintenance providers is straightforward. Your new provider will need admin access to your hosting, CMS, and domain registrar. A good agency will start with a thorough site audit to understand the existing setup, identify any issues, and establish a maintenance baseline. TerrisDigital regularly takes over maintenance from other agencies and freelancers, and we handle the full transition process for you.

Uptime monitoring automatically checks whether your website is accessible at regular intervals, typically every 1 to 5 minutes, and alerts you immediately when it goes down. This is essential because every minute of downtime means lost visitors, lost sales, and potential damage to your search rankings. Without monitoring, your site could be down for hours before anyone notices. TerrisDigital includes 24/7 uptime monitoring in all maintenance plans.

When an SSL certificate expires, browsers display a "Not Secure" warning that scares visitors away and Google may deindex your pages. Renewal involves purchasing or obtaining a new certificate (free options like Let's Encrypt work well) and installing it on your server. Most hosting providers support auto-renewal. Website maintenance plans should include SSL monitoring to ensure your certificate never expires unexpectedly.