Website Support That Actually Responds
Your website needs ongoing care. Security updates, performance monitoring, content changes, bug fixes. Most agencies disappear after launch. We stay. Our support team is based in Ferndale, Michigan, and we respond fast when you need something. Or if you prefer to handle updates yourself, we train you and provide backup when you're stuck.
View Support PlansEvery Website Needs Ongoing Support
Whether you maintain your website yourself or have us handle it, you need a support plan. The question isn't "do I need support?" It's "what type of support makes sense for my business?" We offer options from basic training to fully managed care.
The best website launch is the day-one version. The real work is the weeks and months after.
What Website Maintenance Covers
Ongoing support isn't just "we'll be here if something breaks." It's proactive care.
Security Monitoring & Updates
We monitor your website for vulnerabilities, apply security patches, and implement safeguards against attacks. Your site stays protected without you thinking about it. We handle SSL certificates, firewall configuration, and malware scanning.
Performance Monitoring & Optimization
We monitor page speed, uptime, and performance metrics. If something slows down, we investigate and optimize. We monitor your hosting, CDN, and code performance. Your site stays fast for your visitors.
Plugin & Dependency Management
For WordPress sites, we manage plugin updates, test compatibility, and remove unused plugins. For Webflow sites, we monitor integrations and app performance. You never have to wonder if an update will break something.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
We maintain regular backups so if something breaks, we can restore quickly. We test backups regularly to ensure they're valid. If something catastrophic happens, you recover fast.
- daily automated backups
- recovery testing
- disaster recovery planning
- version control
- staging environments
Monthly Reports & Optimization
You get monthly reports on traffic, conversions, performance, and security. We identify opportunities for improvement and implement optimizations. Your website gets better every month.
Platform-Specific Improvements
We provide structured support for websites built on all major platforms:
- Webflow
- WordPress
- Shopify
Each update follows platform best practices so improvements stay consistent and maintainable long-term.
Why Choose VM For Support
Get help without hiring in-house for one-time or recurring projects like:
Website Support
- CMS & plugin updates
- Custom coding
- Speed optimization
- Content updates
- Design & architecture
Marketing Support
- Campaign strategy
- Campaign management
- Campaign audits
- Tracking & pixel setup
- Data analysis & reporting
Creative Support
- Social media graphics
- Ad copywriting
- Landing pages
- Email design
- Print collateral
Cost Effective
Get senior-level marketing and web support for tasks and projects that don't require a full-time hire.
Flexible Support
Get help with a single project or on a recurring basis. Scale support up or down based on your priorities.
No Contracts
We make it easy to get started with no long-term committments or hidden fees.
One-Time Retainer Pricing
Dedicated support hours for single or less frequent projects. Use the hours when you need them.
- 12 month usage window
- Discounted hourly rates
- Priority scheduling
- No monthly committments
10 hours - $1,500 ($150/hour)
25 hours - $3,500 ($140/hour)
50 hours - $6,250 ($125/hour)
100 hours - $10,000 ($100/hour)
Need more hours? Let us know.
Ongoing Retainer Pricing
Designed for those who need consistent support on initiatives like website maintenance or marketing campaign management.
- Same day response
- Guaranteed availability
- Dedicated account manager
- No long-term contracts
2 hours/month - $350/month ($175/hour)
5 hours/month - $750/month ($150/hour)
10 hours/month - $1,400/month ($140/hour)
25 hours/month - $3,125/month ($125/hour)
Need a custom plan? Let us know
The True Cost of a Neglected Website
Your website is never "done." It's a living thing that needs care. A website that's ignored slowly deteriorates.
Without maintenance, websites suffer from:
- unpatched security vulnerabilities
- degrading performance from accumulated code
- outdated plugins and aging technology
- slow hosting and broken functionality
- eventual need for complete rebuild ($10,000-50,000)
- emergency fixes costing $5,000-20,000
Proactive maintenance costs $400-1,500 per month. Regular maintenance is cheaper than every alternative.
Website Hosting, SSL, and the Hidden Costs
Your website runs on hosting. Good hosting costs real money. Bad hosting costs in performance and reliability.
Hosting options and what they cost:
- shared hosting ($50-100/month) — cheap but unreliable
- managed hosting ($150-300/month) — fast, secure, monitored
- Webflow hosting ($12-38/month plus platform fees) — sweet spot for most businesses
- we recommend hosting and handle configuration
Your website stays reliable without you thinking about infrastructure.
The Real Cost of a Hacked Website
A hacked website costs way more than you think.
- direct cost: cleanup and security remediation, $5,000-20,000
- indirect cost: Google delisting, lost revenue, damaged reputation
- prevention cost: regular monitoring and updates, $400-800/month
- prevention is always cheaper than recovery
- the stress isn't worth saving a few dollars per month
Prevention is always cheaper than recovery. And the stress of dealing with a hacked site isn't worth saving a few dollars per month on maintenance.
Support Stories From Michigan Businesses
We've caught security vulnerabilities before they became exploits. We've recovered sites after hosting failures. We've optimized site speed and recovered lost revenue. We've migrated sites to new platforms with zero downtime.
Each case study shows the kind of problems that ongoing support solves for Metro Detroit businesses.
MIDCOM Data Technologies
Lunar Home Improvement
What People Are Saying About Verde Media
Website Support FAQs
How much does website support cost?
Self-managed support with backup costs $200/month. Hybrid management costs $400-600/month. Fully managed costs $800-1,500/month. Pricing depends on site complexity and frequency of updates needed.
What if I don't need support every month?
That's fine. You can use pay-as-you-go support ($100/hour minimum) instead of a monthly plan. But most companies find monthly plans are more cost-effective and less stress.
Can you take over support from another agency?
Yes, we do this regularly. We'll contact your previous provider, get documentation and access, and smoothly transition your site to our care. No downtime, no lost data.
What if my website is down? How quickly can you fix it?
We aim for same-day response. For paying support plan clients, we respond within 2 hours during business hours. Most outages are resolved within 4 hours. We don't have SLA guarantees because website hosting is often beyond our direct control, but we prioritize your issues.
Do I need to purchase a separate annual support plan?
No, all our support plans are monthly and can be canceled with 30 days notice. No long-term contracts, no lock-in. You're free to change plans or pause whenever you need.