Website Maintenance
After your site is launched, or maybe you’ve experienced some recent staffing changes, you need a website steward. I do not seek to overwhelm anyone with extra or non-descriptive maintenance tasks. The goal here is to offer a few key offerings that are flexible.
A friend to help you make changes.
A real friend looks out for the essentials. After that, I can consult with you on customized solutions. Here are the top areas I can aid with regularly.
- Regular Updates: Theme, plugins, and core CMS.
- Backup Management: Routine website and database backups.
- Security Monitoring: Continuous surveillance for threats and immediate action.
- Bug Fixes: Prompt identification and resolution.
- Performance Checks: Monitor site speed and performance while offering recommended improvements.
- Content Updates: Refresh text images or add new blog posts and pages as needed.
Note: Which of these activities applies to you may depend on the website CMS and configuration you currently have in place. If I can’t do it, I know a few people who can.
Optional Hosting
Hosting is where your website lives on the internet. For simple and negotiated rates, I can host your website monthly and monitor necessary updates. If any issue arises, I will inform you of what’s happening and get your approval to implement the changes. If severely urgent problems occur, such as a cyber security issue or anything affecting your website uptime, I will solve them and work out everything else later.
How to get rolling
- Evaluation: Begin by reviewing the current state of your website. Which DNS, Hosting, and CMS platforms are you using? What challenges are you encountering presently? What visions do you have for your website's future?
- Strategy Formulation: We'll determine the exact nature of the support you require and align it with your budget. How frequently should we review progress - quarterly, monthly, or bi-weekly? Are there specific concerns that necessitate a detailed project estimate?
- Execution: We'll delve into the tasks, ensuring timely completion and regular check-ins at predetermined intervals.
Friendships with excellent results.
After years of redesigns and long-term consulting, I've done and seen a few things. These clients are some of my favorite stories to share.
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Working with Jacob has been an absolute game-changer for me as an independent artist. He's hands down, one of the most organized, reliable, and approachable professionals I’ve ever collaborated with. Jacob has a unique gift for taking complex concepts—like SEO, website design, and user experience—and breaking them down into clear, actionable steps that feel accessible. What sets Jacob apart is his generosity—not just with his time and resources, but with his genuine desire to understand your work and help you grow. Thanks to him, I now feel empowered to manage my website and approach SEO with confidence. If you’re an independent artist looking to elevate your online presence, working with Jacob is an investment worth making.
→ Elaine McMillion Sheldon
→ Emmy Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker
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Before working with Jacob and his peeps I didn't know what a game changer having a solid SEO and digital marketing strategy would be. Prior to our collaboration, incoming calls and web inquiries were scarce, now we are delighted to receive a mix of over 120 emails and calls each month. Many of the new inquiries transition into long-term client relationships. Jacob's professionalism and extensive marketing knowledge have been invaluable. I highly recommend.
→ Scott Burchett
→ Partner, OMS Photo
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Working with Jacob and his team has been exceptional! He has completely redesigned our website structure and crafted our SEO strategy, which has significantly enhanced our online presence and keyword rankings. Would highly recommend working with them!
→ Olivia Mihaljevic
→ Founder, LIVD App
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Jacob is an absolute gem. He's easy (and fun!) to work with, a great communicator, and has added a ton of value to the projects he's helped us out with. I would definitely recommend working with Jacob/Human Friend!
→ Katie Bregenzer
→ Owner, Best Website