Website Maintenance Checklist

A website is not a one-time project. Like a vehicle or a shop front, it needs regular care. Without it, small issues pile up: broken links, outdated information, slow pages, and security gaps. Use this checklist to build a simple routine.

Weekly (or whenever you publish)

• Check that the site loads and key pages work
• Test your contact form or checkout with a quick submission
• Review new enquiries and make sure notifications are arriving
• Apply urgent security updates. See keeping your website secure
• Moderate comments and remove spam, if you have them

Monthly

• Update your platform, themes, and plugins after taking a backup. See website backups
• Review analytics for traffic, top pages, and conversions. See analytics basics
• Check Search Console for indexing errors, security issues, and queries
• Look for broken links and fix them. See 404 page design
• Test speed on key pages. See how to test website speed
• Verify backups ran successfully
• Check opening hours, prices, and contact details for accuracy

Quarterly

• Review core pages for outdated content. See how often to update website content
• Test the site on mobile and in different browsers. See the mobile-friendly checklist
• Review forms, calls to action, and conversion paths. See conversion rate optimization
• Remove unused plugins, users, and files
• Review user accounts and access permissions
• Check Core Web Vitals
• Test restoring a backup
• Review your local listings and Google Business Profile, if relevant

Yearly

• Renew your domain and check auto-renewal and payment details. See choosing a domain name
• Review hosting performance and costs. See choosing hosting
• Confirm SSL certificate renewal. See SSL and HTTPS
• Review the privacy policy, terms, and cookie notices. See privacy policy basics
• Reassess your goals and whether the site still supports them. See setting website goals
• Check accessibility. See accessibility basics
• Consider whether the design and content need a refresh. See how to redesign a website without losing SEO
• Update copyright years, team pages, and testimonials

Who does what?

Decide who is responsible for each task, whether that is you, a staff member, or an agency. Make sure someone has access to the hosting, domain, and website admin accounts, and that login details are stored securely.

Document your setup

Keep a record of where your domain is registered, where the site is hosted, which plugins and services you use, and how to restore from backup.

Consider a maintenance plan

If you do not have the time or confidence, many designers and agencies offer maintenance packages. Ask what is included. See questions to ask a web designer.

The bottom line

A short, regular routine keeps your site safe, fast, and accurate. Schedule it in your calendar and treat it as part of running the business.