Maintenance Retainers

Keeping your web platform fast, secure, and scalable is not a one-time task; it's an ongoing commitment. As a web strategist and developer with "15+ years of end‑to‑end experience planning, building and maintaining web platforms," I understand that the digital landscape is constantly evolving. That's where Maintenance Retainers come in – they are "a big cornerstone of my business which I hope to grow," designed to provide you with peace of mind and ensure your website or application continues to perform optimally and support your business goals long after the initial launch.

My focus is on "Planning, development, deployment," and a crucial part of deployment is "planning out maintenance, updates, retainers etc". These retainers are more than just a support package; they are a partnership.

What is a Maintenance Retainer?

A maintenance retainer is a proactive agreement where you secure a set amount of my time each month for various web-related tasks. This ensures you have dedicated support for your WordPress or Laravel applications, covering everything from routine updates to ad-hoc development and strategic advice. It's about "keeping it running smoothly for clients and individuals."

"I generally tend not to tell clients my hourly unless they specifically are looking for maintenance retainers. That’s been around USD $125 or GBP £100 but I’m happy bringing that down a little for e.g. longer term work."

Benefits of a Maintenance Retainer with Solarise.dev

• Proactive Support & Peace of Mind: Knowing you have dedicated support means less worry about unexpected issues. I focus on preventative care, identifying potential problems before they impact your users.
• Cost-Effective & Predictable Budgeting: Retainers often provide better value than ad-hoc hourly rates for ongoing needs, allowing for predictable monthly budgeting.
• Access to Expertise: Consistent access to my "15+ years of end‑to‑end experience" across WordPress, Laravel, Vue.js, DevOps, and more.
• Focus on Your Core Business: Let me handle the technical upkeep so you can focus on what you do best.
• Scalability & Future-Proofing: Support that grows with you, ensuring your platform remains "fast, secure and scalable" and can adapt to future needs.
• Strategic Partnership: I see myself as a "Web Strategist," and retainers allow for ongoing strategic discussions, helping you plan for the future and make informed technical decisions. This aligns with my USP of being involved in "planning out maintenance, updates, retainers etc".

What Can Be Covered?

My maintenance retainers are flexible and tailored to your specific needs. Common areas include:

• WordPress Expertise:
  • Core, theme, and plugin updates ("performance tuning and long‑term maintenance").
  • Security monitoring and hardening.
  • Troubleshooting and bug fixes.
  • Custom theme adjustments and bespoke plugin support.
  • Support for sites built with "Kadence/Bricks".
• Laravel Application Support:
  • Updates and security patches for your Laravel applications.
  • Debugging and resolving issues in "API‑driven back ends, headless builds, queue & job management."
• DevOps & Server Management:
  • Support for sites hosted on "AWS, Cloudways, WPEngine, Fortrabbit."
  • Assistance with "Git‑based deployments, GitHub Actions, staging pipelines and zero‑downtime releases."
  • Server updates and proactive monitoring.
• Frontend Enhancements:
  • Adjustments and improvements to interactive frontends built with "Alpine, Vue.js & JavaScript."
• General Support & Ad-hoc Development:
  • Implementing new minor features or enhancements.
  • Content update assistance.
  • Technical consultations and strategic advice.
  • "Long‑term support retainers" for ongoing needs.