Cost Comparison

Website Maintenance: Why It's Worth Every Dollar

Think $109.99/month for website maintenance is expensive? Let's compare it to the real cost of hiring someone to manage your website.

The Bottom Line

Our $109.99/month plan includes hosting, content updates, SEO adjustments, blog posts, and support. Hiring someone part-time for the same work? That's $2,000+/month minimum. You save over $22,000 per year.

The True Cost of Website Management

Many small businesses don't realise how much website management actually costs until they try to hire someone.

Part-time Web Administrator

$2,000 - $4,000/month

Even 10-15 hours per week of dedicated web support adds up quickly with Australian wages.

Freelance Content Updates

$50 - $150 per change

Each text update, image swap, or minor adjustment billed individually.

SEO Agency Retainer

$500 - $2,000/month

Ongoing SEO monitoring and adjustments from a dedicated agency.

Metabundle Maintenance

$109.99/month

All-inclusive: hosting, content updates, SEO adjustments, blog posts, and support.

Save over $1,800/month compared to alternatives

What's Included for $109.99/month

Our maintenance plan isn't just hosting. It's a complete website care package.

Hosting & Infrastructure

99.9% uptime, SSL certificate, daily backups, CDN, and performance monitoring.

Content Updates

Text changes, image updates, new sections, and page modifications as your business evolves.

SEO Adjustments

Keyword updates, meta descriptions, internal linking, and keeping your site optimised.

Blog Posts & News

Regular content additions to keep your site fresh and improve search rankings.

General Change Requests

Layout tweaks, new features, form updates, and general improvements.

Support & Guidance

Email and phone support when you need help or have questions about your website.

Real-World Comparison

Scenario: Your business needs 3 content updates per month + hosting + basic SEO

DIY Approach

Cheap hosting + freelance updates

Hosting: $30/mo
3 updates @ $75: $225/mo
No SEO included
$255+/month

Hire Part-Time Help

10 hrs/week @ $40/hr

40 hours/month @ $40
Plus hosting: $30
$1,630+/month

Metabundle Maintenance

Everything included

Hosting + updates + SEO + support
$109.99/month

Why Cheap Hosting Isn't Enough

Yes, you can find hosting for $10-20/month. But hosting is just the beginning. Your website needs:

  • Regular updates — Fresh content keeps visitors engaged and improves SEO
  • Security patches — Vulnerabilities are discovered constantly and need addressing
  • SEO monitoring — Search algorithms change; your site needs to adapt
  • Performance optimisation — Slow sites lose customers and rank lower
  • Someone to call — When something breaks, you need help fast

Cheap hosting gives you a server. Our maintenance plan gives you a website that works for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in the $109.99/month maintenance?

Everything you need to keep your website running and growing: hosting, SSL, security updates, content changes, SEO adjustments, blog posts, general change requests, and support. It's not just hosting—it's having a web team on retainer.

How many changes can I request per month?

We don't impose strict limits on reasonable requests. Most clients need 2-5 updates per month—text changes, new images, blog posts, or minor adjustments. For major redesigns or new features, we'll discuss separately.

How quickly do you respond to change requests?

Most requests are completed within 1-3 business days. Priority support (Enterprise clients) receive same-day responses for urgent matters.

Can I cancel the maintenance plan?

Yes, you can cancel with 30 days notice. However, your website requires hosting to stay online. If you choose to move to another provider, we'll help with the transition.

Why not just pay for changes as I need them?

You could, but freelance rates of $50-150 per change add up quickly. Just 2-3 changes per month exceeds the cost of our plan—and you'd still need separate hosting ($20-100/month) and wouldn't have SEO or security included.

Do I really need ongoing SEO?

Search engines constantly update their algorithms. Competitors are always improving. Regular SEO maintenance—updating keywords, refreshing content, fixing issues—keeps your site competitive in search results.

Related Topics

Why SEO Matters

Understanding the value of ongoing SEO

Website Security

Why regular security updates matter

Website Speed

Performance monitoring and optimisation

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