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A comprehensive guide to Website Care Plans for women in business

1 March, 2024

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As a woman in business, you know the importance of having a strong online presence. A well-designed website not only serves as a virtual storefront but also acts as a powerful tool to attract, engage, and convert potential customers. However, simply launching a website is not enough; it requires ongoing maintenance and care to ensure optimal performance and effectiveness.

Your website is often the first impression potential customers have of your brand, and it’s crucial to keep it running smoothly and up-to-date.

That’s where website care plans come in.

In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about website care plans, including what they are, why they’re important, and how to choose the right one for your business.

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What is a Website Care Plan?

A Website Care Plan is a service offered by web design and development professionals or agencies to help businesses maintain and manage their websites.A Website Care Plan is like having a dedicated team of experts constantly looking out for your website’s well-being. Think of it as a personalised insurance policy for your digital space.

This plan typically includes regular updates, security monitoring, backups, performance optimizations, and technical support. By staying on top of these tasks, you can prevent potential issues before they even arise. This not only saves you time and stress but also protects your business from costly downtime or security breaches, and ensures that your website is functioning properly and providing a positive user experience.

Leaving the ‘technical and boring’ stuff aside, one of the most important goals of a Website Care Plan is that you can focus on what you do best – running your business – while knowing that the technical aspects are taken care of by professionals. It’s the peace of mind every busy female entrepreneur deserves in today’s fast-paced online world.

What does a Website Care Plan includes (the technical stuff)

Let’s go quickly over the ‘boring’ technical stuff:

A Website Care Plan includes:

1. Premium hosting

Not all Website Care Plans offer this, but in our case we host all our clients’ websites with the same hosting company. We’ve done the work of finding an excellent provider so you don’t have to, plus we are the ones dealing directly with them if any issue arises, again, so you don’t have to.

2. Regular updates and maintenance

Just like any other software, websites require regular updates to stay secure, fast, and compatible with the latest web standards. A Website Care Plan includes routine maintenance tasks such as software updates, security checks, and backups to keep your website running smoothly without any hiccups.

2. Enhanced security

Cybersecurity threats are a significant concern for businesses of ALL sizes. With a Website Care Plan in place, you can proactively protect your website against malware, hackers, and other malicious attacks. By implementing security measures and monitoring systems, you can safeguard your online presence and your customers’ experience.

3. Uptime monitoring

A Website Care Plan should include uptime monitoring to ensure that your website is always accessible to visitors without experiencing downtime or technical issues. This means that if anything happens to your website, your web professional will get an alert so it can be solved quickly.

4. Regular backups

Imagine losing all your website data due to a technical glitch or cyber-attack. It could be a nightmare for any business owner. If you have regular backups of your website files and databases, you can quickly restore your site to its previous state in case of any unexpected events.

5. Professional support

As your business grows, you may encounter technical issues or need assistance with website-related tasks. With a Website Care Plan, you have access to dedicated support from a team of experts who can troubleshoot problems, provide guidance, and implement custom solutions tailored to your business needs.

The real benefit of a Website Care Plan for your business: Your peace of mind

Investing in a Website Care Plan is not just about maintaining your website; it’s about investing in the growth and success of your business.

Running a business is no walk in the park, especially when you’re juggling multiple responsibilities.

We know how it is, we are business women ourselves, we know that your time and energy are precious, and worrying about the technical aspects of your website shouldn’t be on your plate. That’s why we tailored our Website Care Plans to provide you that valuable peace of mind and support that you need.

With our Website Care Plan, you can rest easy knowing that your website is in capable hands. Our team of experienced designers and developers will take care of all the technical details, from regular updates and maintenance to proactive security measures. You won’t have to worry about it – you better use that time on serving your clients and growing your business!.

Beyond the technical aspects, our Website Care Plan also includes additional support to help you succeed.

We have a new elevated option for this: Our Website Growth Plan, which includes everything on our basic Website Care Plan (hosting, maintenance and support) but with extra strategy and ongoing work on your website.

In essence, our Website Care Plan is more than just a service – it’s a partnership built on trust, reliability, and dedication to your success. So why waste time and energy worrying about your website when you can leave it in the hands of experts?

How to choose the right Website Care Plan for your business

When choosing a website care plan, you need to consider your website needs, your budget, the reputation and experience of the provider, and any additional services you might need.

For instance, here are both of our Care Plans to give you an idea of the different services:

Website Care Plan

Hosting Maintenance and Support

In this Plan we offer the basics to protect and maintain your website. As you saw above, here is where we provide and perform all the technical stuff our website needs:

  • Premium hosting for your website performance and safety
  • Weekly plugin and themes updates and regular WordPress updates,
  • Uptime monitoring to make sure you website is always available
  • Daily backups, in two different places
  • Regular security checks to avoid malwares and attacks
  • Spam filters and extra security licences
  • And more.

With this plan you have ongoing email support, where you can email our support team at any time, whether you have questions, concerns, or need guidance, our team is there to provide you with personalised assistance every step of the way.

Website Growth Plan

Hosting, Maintenance and Extra Support and Strategy

This new plan was created because we’ve seen how much our clients struggle to keep up with the website work, we also know what it takes to make the most of their website, plus we are awaew they don’t want to spend time on it!

In this plan you get everything from the Website Care Plan above, plus some extra monthly work and strategy on your website. This could be from regular content updates, monitoring different strategies, tackling your endless to-do list, etc.

Once you sign up for this plan you’ll have a strategy call with our lead web designer, Maribel, where you’ll discuss your business and website needs and create a plan of action for your website. This plan will be performed by our team each month, according to your strategy.

If you are not sure what plan is for you, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll help you decide.

Conclusion

A Website Care Plan is not just an optional add-on; it’s an essential investment for any growing business looking to thrive in the digital age. By entrusting the maintenance and management of your website to professionals, you can focus on what you do best – running and growing your business.

At CREATIVA we understand the unique challenges faced by women in business and service providers in the business world. That’s why we advocate for the implementation of a Website Care Plan, an ongoing and essential service to protect and enhance your online presence, and your business.

If you think you can benefit from any of our Plans, don’t hesitate to contact us how we can help you achieve your business goals.