The Ultimate Monthly Website Maintenance Checklist

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Your site is not a "set it and forget it" piece of software. Like your car, your site also requires monthly servicing to keep it running in top condition, secure, and providing an excellent user experience.

Here is the ultimate monthly website maintenance checklist that will keep everything on track — whether you're running your own site or working with clients' sites.

1. Check for Broken Links

  • Nothing kills user trust (and SEO) like dead links.
  • Use tools like Broken Link Checker or Screaming Frog.
  • Repair or delete any broken internal and external links.

 2. Update All Plugins, Themes & Core Software

  • Outdated software = big security risk.
  • Update WordPress, plugins, themes, or any CMS tools.
  • Delete unused plugins and themes.

   3. Backup Your Website

  • If anything goes wrong, a backup will save your day.
  • Schedule automatic backups (daily or weekly).
  • Keep backups offsite — such as on Google Drive or Dropbox.

4. Test Site Speed & Performance

  • Slow sites lose traffic.
  • Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix.
  • Optimize images, clean database, and implement caching.

5. Test Contact Forms and CTAs

  • Are your forms still working?
  • Fill and test all forms — contact, sign-up, checkout, etc.
  • Test email, delivery from forms.

6. Run a Security Scan

  • Hackers are always lurking.
  • Use plugins such as Sucuri, Wordfence, or MalCare.
  • Patch vulnerabilities and employ strong admin passwords.

7. Check Analytics & Traffic

  • Know what works and what doesn't.
  • Check Google Analytics and Search Console reports.
  • Watch for traffic drops or strange spikes.

8. Update Content

  • New content keeps your site fresh.
  • Update old blog posts or service pages.
  • Add new case studies, testimonials, or FAQs.

9. Test Mobile Responsiveness

  • Over 60% of users are on mobile.
  • Test your website on different screen sizes.
  • Fix any layout or usability issues.

10. Check Website Functionality

  • Ensure everything works as expected.
  • Test navigation menus, pop-ups, buttons, sliders, etc.
  • Fix broken JavaScript or UI bugs.

11. Monitor Uptime & Downtime

  • Your site must stay live 24/7.
  • Use tools like UptimeRobot or Pingdom.
  • Investigate causes if downtime is detected.

12. Review SEO Health

  • Stay search engine friendly.
  • Check for missing meta titles/descriptions.
  • Fix duplicate content, broken redirects, and sitemap issues.

13. Clean Up Spam Comments

  • If you're a blogger, delete spam comments.
  • Utilize Akismet or other anti-spam plugins.
  • Respond to real comments.

14. Test eCommerce Features (if applicable)

  • If you're selling something, test everything.
  • Experiment with adding products to cart, using coupons, and checking out.
  • Check order emails and payment gateway functionality.

Final Thoughts

Website maintenance isn't technically a chore — it's the key to your online success. Going through this checklist once a month prevents issues down the line and keeps your users always having the best experience.

Having trouble with your website maintenance? Let our experts at SPYHOSTECH take care of it while you concentrate on expanding your business.

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