My tiered pricing website maintenance services cost for site upkeep starts at a modest $1.30 per day/$39 per month plus setup fee (Or $468 per year) for very small businesses and/or personal sites. The affordable web management pricing covers web page repairs, malware removal, robust security, Google speed & performance boost, and much more. I deliver my decades of experience and expertise in IT management and user support on your project. You get to work on growing your business instead of hours of frustration on website backend issues.
Transparent, fixed-cost pricing tailored specifically for the budgets of Kiwi small businesses—no “invoice shock” or hidden hourly fees.
Website maintenance packages
Annual WordPress management services plans (with or without hosting) offer full transparency and no hidden fees. Finding a reliable technical partner shouldn’t be a guessing game. I’ve spent over 20 years in the WordPress trenches, and I’ve built these WP pricing packages to provide exactly the level of care your business needs.
Our tiered pricing model means you only pay for what you use. From foundational $39/mo care to our $599/mo premium WooCommerce support, every plan features transparency and no hidden fees. You’re not just buying a “plan”; you’re making a value-driven investment in your site’s ROI. When you work with WMS NZ, you deal directly with me—the guy actually doing the work. Compare our plans today and see why so many Kiwi SMEs trust us with their digital “engine room”.
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Speed Up WordPress | WP Performance Optimization NZ
$295.00 Get StartedA slow site is a leaky bucket for your marketing budget. My WordPress Speed Optimization service slashes your load times and fixes
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WordPress Malware Removal & Hacked Site Repair NZ
$295.00 Get StartedSite hacked? Don’t panic. I provide urgent, professional WordPress Malware Removal for NZ businesses. I don’t just run a scan; I manually
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Security Audit & Implement Web Security Solutions
$295.00 Get Started
Explore our range of expert-led WordPress maintenance plans above. Whether you’re a local tradie or a high-volume ecommerce store, we have a transparent, fixed-price solution to keep your site safe, fast, and ranking on Google
What is the average monthly cost for website maintenance in New Zealand and Australia?
Based on 2026 market data, the average monthly cost for professional website maintenance in New Zealand and Australia generally ranges from AUD/NZD $100 to $500+ for small businesses, while more complex or eCommerce sites often range between $500 and $2,000+ per month.
The costs are heavily dependent on the complexity of the site, the level of support (e.g., content updates, security monitoring), and whether the provider is a freelancer or an agency.
Website Maintenance Costs in Australia (AUD)
- Small Business/Brochure <15 pages $200–$600 pm
- Medium/Growing Business: $600–$1,200 per month.
- eCommerce/Complex Sites: $900–$3,000+ per month.
Website Maintenance Costs in New Zealand (NZD)
- Small Business/Brochure Sites: $50–$200 per month.
- Medium-sized Business: $200–$800 per month.
- Large/Complex/eCommerce: $800–$2,000+ per month.
Key Factors Influencing Cost
- Hourly Rates: Freelancers typically charge $60–$150/hour, while agencies range from $150–$250+/hour.
- Hosting & Security: Many packages include managed hosting, SSL certificate monitoring, and regular backups.
- Plugin/Theme Updates: Regular updates to CMS platforms (like WordPress or WooCommerce) to prevent security breaches.
- Content Edits: Some packages include a set number of hours (e.g., 30–60 minutes) for small content updates or design tweaks.
- Service Level: Dedicated agency support (with Service Level Agreements – SLAs) costs more than freelancer support.
Typical Maintenance Package Inclusions
- Security: Malware scanning, firewall protection, and security updates.
- Backups: Regular (often daily) database and file backups.
- Performance: Speed optimisations and monitoring.
- Support: Technical support for when the site breaks.
Maintenance Packages
The monthly website maintenance costs depend on how much time your site requires to keep it ticking along. Maintenance costs vary depending on the level of service required, and that in turn varies by provider.
I usually work with small business websites with a single point of contact. Most clients opt for recurring maintenance agreements, either monthly or annually. Scalable support and maintenance package includes troubleshooting, scheduled backups, security monitoring, content updates, software updates and other website updates and tuning related to the hosting control panel etc.
Website Hosting
If you’re running an online business, web hosting is usually a choice between premium shared hosting or a virtual private server (VPS). Of course, hosting costs are dependent on the calibre of the hosting service.
A small business can thrive on premium shared hosting from companies such as A2Hosting, FastComet and Stablehost. A busy e-commerce site would need a high-end premium plan in conjunction with a Cloudflare account or an expensive VPS. Domain names are easily pointed at your new location. Sure, you can save money by using cheap hosting. But don’t do it…
Repair, Page Speed & Site Security
Web site repairs, malware removal services, security audits and implementation of web firewall and brute force login protection. Google page speed optimisation to improve your core web vitals score for mobile and desktop.
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Speed Up WordPress | WP Performance Optimization NZ
$295.00 Get StartedA slow site is a leaky bucket for your marketing budget. My WordPress Speed Optimization service slashes your load times and fixes
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WordPress Malware Removal & Hacked Site Repair NZ
$295.00 Get StartedSite hacked? Don’t panic. I provide urgent, professional WordPress Malware Removal for NZ businesses. I don’t just run a scan; I manually
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Security Audit & Implement Web Security Solutions
$295.00 Get Started
WordPress Security
Securing WordPress from the outset is important. Keeping a website secure is an ongoing process as the WordPress core, plugins and themes evolve over time. Implementing proactive steps to prevent unauthorised access is preferable to cleaning up after a successful security breach. Both a web application firewall (WAF) and brute force login attack protection are essential.
SSL certificates (secure sockets layer) are essential. Browsers check SSL certificate credentials and actively prevent visitors from accessing insecure sites. A robust security application like Wordfence, or a combination of Block Bad Queries and Limit Login Attempts is needed.
Website Design & NZ SEO Services
Web design work is quoted separately as/if required. I can do WordPress theme replacements, but this is usually a full website redesign and takes days of work to complete as it invariably involves user experience enhancements and WordPress performance improvements. I don’t recommend website builders like Elementor Pro due to the negative impact on page load speed.
Digital marketing and search engine optimisation services are available. If your site needs help with local business schema data, etc. I can do that too… Monthly SEO rates for full service are available. I also do
Affordable website maintenance services cost
When you need a competent and professional solution to your online problems, you can also get affordable website support costs from the list of services on this page. The cost of is modest and usually, we will have your issues sorted out overnight. You can be confident you’re dealing with a highly experienced WordPress expert. Be reassured by what our clients say below…
“I’ve structured my rates to be accessible for small businesses. You shouldn’t have to be a corporate giant to afford professional-grade website security.”
Ben Kemp
