WordPress Maintenance
Web Maintenance keeps stable WordPress sites moving without a default retainer. Ad hoc updates and fixes are billed in 15 minute slices.
Support rates
Canonical hourly support ratesStable low-risk sites should use ad hoc support instead of a default retainer.
$175 per hour CAD for standard WordPress support
Use this for post-launch support, edits, updates, breakage, and out-of-scope work on standard WordPress stacks.
$225 per hour CAD for WooCommerce and complex logic
Use this for WooCommerce, checkout logic, integrations, custom code, and changes that need heavier testing.
Batch small changes
Tiny edits ship together so you do not pay a minimum for every tweak.
When rates shift
Discounts pause when the stack drifts from MinimalStackIf the site needs cleanup or coordination, work moves to the standard rate.
Standard rates
Clear hourly rates when Web Maintenance runs on any stackSame honest clock for every engagement; the rate matches the stack complexity.
Simple workflow
Web Maintenance runs in four clear stepsYou see every step in writing so you know what shipped and why.
| Step | Process |
|---|---|
| Step 1; Intake and access | We collect WordPress, hosting, and repo access plus a short list of requested changes. |
| Step 2; Estimate and plan | We map each change to a time bracket and confirm the rate that applies to your stack. |
| Step 3; Execute in batches | We ship updates in grouped batches, log time in 0.25 hour slices, and keep notes async. |
| Step 4; Proof and wrap | We share before and after notes, links to tests if used, and invoice the tracked time. |
Get fixed scope for support
Send the change list and access; we will handle the edits with the right rate.Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Web MaintenanceWhat rate applies?
Standard WordPress support is $175 per hour CAD. WooCommerce, integrations, checkout logic, and complex custom code are $225 per hour CAD.
How do you track time?
I bill in 15 minute slices. If a fix takes under 10 minutes I usually do it free because it is faster to fix it than send an invoice. You save more by batching edits. One clear list costs less than a stream of small requests.
What access do you need?
I need WordPress admin access for most jobs. Hosting access is only needed for heavy work like migrations or server issues. If the site uses Git I follow your SOP but Git and WordPress together usually run at the standard rate because it adds overhead.
When does the standard rate apply?
The standard rate applies to normal WordPress support. The ecommerce rate applies when orders, integrations, custom code, or heavier testing are involved.
Do you work on WooCommerce?
Yes. I handle checkout issues, shipping, payments, product logic, templates, and plugin conflicts. WooCommerce runs at the $225 CAD rate because every change needs testing to keep orders running.
How soon can you start?
I usually start the same day. Two days max. I work seven days a week. You only pay for real work. The clock is off when I am not fixing the site. There is no billing for logins, uploads, emails, waiting or tool downtime.
