Website MaintenanceMelbourne & SydneyKeep Running Smoothly

Professional website maintenance and managed support services for Melbourne and Sydney businesses. 3-tier pricing, retainer options, and priority support from Australian experts.

24/7 Monitoring
Priority Support
Retainer Savings
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Trusted by Australian businesses

3-Tier Support Structure

Level 1
Simple Changes
$80/hour
Content updates, basic fixes
Level 2
Medium Changes
$110/hour
Theme mods, optimizations
Level 3
Major Changes
$210/hour
Custom code, complex issues

💰 Save 10-15% with retainer packages + priority support

Professional Website Maintenance Services

Our 3-tier support structure provides exactly what your Melbourne or Sydney business needs, from simple updates to complex development work. Save money with retainer packages.

Level 1

$80/hour
Simple Changes

Perfect for basic website updates and minor modifications that keep your Melbourne or Sydney business website current.

What's Included:

  • Content updates & text changes
  • Image uploads & replacements
  • Contact information updates
  • Basic plugin updates
  • Simple design tweaks
  • Contact form modifications
  • Basic SEO updates
  • Social media link updates

Examples:

  • Update business hours
  • Add new team member photos
  • Change contact details
  • Update service descriptions
⭐ Most Popular

Level 2

$110/hour
Medium Changes

Ideal for more complex website modifications and ongoing technical maintenance for growing Australian businesses.

What's Included:

  • Theme customisations
  • Plugin configurations
  • Performance optimisations
  • Security updates & monitoring
  • Email setup & management
  • Backup management
  • Analytics setup
  • Form integrations

Examples:

  • Customise website theme
  • Configure e-commerce settings
  • Set up email marketing
  • Optimise page loading speed

Level 3

$210/hour
Major Changes

For complex custom development, emergency support, and major website modifications requiring expert intervention.

What's Included:

  • Custom functionality development
  • Complex troubleshooting
  • Site migrations & transfers
  • Security breach response
  • Major design overhauls
  • E-commerce modifications
  • API integrations
  • Emergency support

Examples:

  • Build custom features
  • Migrate to new hosting
  • Fix security breaches
  • Major site redesign

Why Choose Retainer Packages?

Smart Melbourne and Sydney businesses choose retainer packages for significant savings and priority support.

Cost Savings

10-15% discount on hourly rates when you purchase retainer blocks

Save up to $31.50/hour

Priority Support

4-hour response time vs 24-hour for ad-hoc requests

6x faster response

Guaranteed Availability

Reserved support slots ensure we can help when you need it

No waiting lists

Flexible Credits

Unused hours roll over to next month - no wasted investment

Use when you need

⚠️ Why Website Maintenance Matters

Neglecting your website puts your Australian business at serious risk. Here are the sobering statistics:

73%
Of websites
have outdated software with security vulnerabilities
47%
Load slower
than 3 seconds, losing visitors and sales
68%
Lose rankings
when not regularly updated and optimised
$12K
Average cost
to recover from a security breach or hack

Perfect Companion to Our Other Services

Website maintenance works seamlessly with our full-service offering

After Development

Maintain your new WordPress, Custom, or Silverstripe site

SEO Support

Keep your site optimised while our SEO team drives traffic

Security First

Complement our Cyber Security training with ongoing protection

Retainer Packages & Pricing

Save money and get priority support with our Melbourne & Sydney website maintenance retainers. All packages include unused hour rollover and guaranteed availability.

Starter Retainer

$475/month
Was $550
Save $75/month
5 hours • Level 1 & 2 Mix

Perfect for small Melbourne & Sydney businesses with basic maintenance needs

  • 5 hours of mixed Level 1 & 2 support
  • 4-hour priority response time
  • Monthly carry-over of unused hours
  • Reserved support slot guarantee
  • Monthly website health check
  • Basic performance monitoring
⭐ Most Popular

Business Retainer

$935/month
Was $1100
Save $165/month
10 hours • All Levels

Most popular choice for growing Australian businesses with regular updates

  • 10 hours across all support levels
  • 2-hour priority response time
  • Monthly carry-over of unused hours
  • Dedicated account manager
  • Bi-weekly website health reports
  • Security monitoring & alerts
  • Priority email & phone support

Enterprise Retainer

$1870/month
Was $2200
Save $330/month
20 hours • All Levels

Comprehensive support for large businesses and high-traffic websites

  • 20 hours across all support levels
  • 1-hour priority response time
  • Quarterly carry-over of unused hours
  • Dedicated technical specialist
  • Weekly website health reports
  • 24/7 uptime monitoring
  • Emergency hotline access
  • Quarterly strategy consultations

Ad-hoc vs Retainer Comparison

FeatureAd-hoc BillingRetainer Package
Response Time24-48 hours1-4 hours
Hourly Rate (Level 1)$80/hour$68-72/hour
Hourly Rate (Level 2)$110/hour$94-99/hour
Hourly Rate (Level 3)$210/hour$179-189/hour
Account Manager❌ No✅ Dedicated
Monthly Reports❌ None✅ Included
Emergency SupportStandard queuePriority hotline
Unused HoursN/ARoll over

Which Package is Right for Your Melbourne Business?

Small Business

1-10 staff
Brochure/Basic
Recommended:
Starter Retainer

Basic updates, content changes, occasional troubleshooting

Medium Business

10-50 staff
E-commerce/Multi-page
Recommended:
Business Retainer

Regular updates, product management, performance optimization

Large Business

50+ staff
Complex/High-traffic
Recommended:
Enterprise Retainer

Continuous monitoring, complex features, critical uptime

💰 Annual Savings Calculator

See how much Melbourne & Sydney businesses save with retainer packages

$900
Annual Savings
Starter Retainer vs Ad-hoc
$1,980
Annual Savings
Business Retainer vs Ad-hoc
$3,960
Annual Savings
Enterprise Retainer vs Ad-hoc

* Savings based on 10-15% retainer discount plus priority support value

Calculate Your Savings

How Our Support Process Works

From initial assessment to ongoing support, our Melbourne team provides a structured, professional approach to website maintenance that Australian businesses can rely on.

01

Initial Assessment

We audit your current website, identify maintenance needs, and recommend the best support level for your Melbourne or Sydney business.

  • Website health scan
  • Security vulnerability check
  • Performance analysis
  • Support level recommendation
Step 01
Initial Assessment
02

Support Plan Setup

Choose your retainer package or ad-hoc billing, set up monitoring, and assign your dedicated Australian support team.

  • Account manager assignment
  • Monitoring system setup
  • Support portal access
  • Communication preferences
Step 02
Support Plan Setup
03

Ongoing Monitoring

We proactively monitor your website 24/7, identifying issues before they impact your Australian customers and business operations.

  • 24/7 uptime monitoring
  • Security threat detection
  • Performance tracking
  • Automated backup verification
Step 03
Ongoing Monitoring
04

Support Delivery

Submit requests through our portal or email, and our Melbourne team provides rapid support based on your priority level and retainer status.

  • Priority response times
  • Skilled Australian technicians
  • Detailed work documentation
  • Progress updates & completion reports
Step 04
Support Delivery
05

Reporting & Review

Receive regular reports on work completed, website health, and recommendations for improvements to keep your business competitive.

  • Monthly health reports
  • Work completion summaries
  • Proactive recommendations
  • Strategic planning consultations
Step 05
Reporting & Review

Why Melbourne & Sydney Businesses Choose HSJ Host

🇦🇺

Australian Expertise

Local team understands Australian business needs, time zones, and market requirements.

  • Same business hours as you
  • Understanding of Australian compliance
  • Local hosting and CDN knowledge
  • No language or cultural barriers
🛠️

Comprehensive Skills

Our team handles everything from WordPress to custom development and emergency security response.

  • WordPress, Silverstripe, Custom sites
  • E-commerce platforms
  • Security & performance optimization
  • Emergency breach response
💎

Transparent Pricing

Clear 3-tier pricing structure with no hidden fees. You know exactly what you're paying for.

  • No setup or onboarding fees
  • Transparent hourly rates
  • Rollover unused retainer hours
  • Detailed work documentation
🔍

Proactive Approach

We don't just fix problems - we prevent them. Continuous monitoring and proactive maintenance.

  • 24/7 automated monitoring
  • Proactive security updates
  • Performance optimization
  • Preventive maintenance alerts

Perfect Integration with Our Other Services

Website Development

Seamless transition from development to maintenance

  • Developers who built it, maintain it
  • No knowledge transfer needed
  • Consistent code quality
  • Long-term platform roadmap

SEO Services

Maintenance supports your SEO performance goals

  • Technical SEO maintenance
  • Site speed optimization
  • Core Web Vitals monitoring
  • Search-friendly updates

Cyber Security Training

Ongoing security monitoring complements staff training

  • Automated security monitoring
  • Vulnerability patch management
  • Security incident response
  • Staff security awareness support

Complete Package: Development + SEO + Security + Maintenance = Worry-free online presence

Discuss Full-Service Package

🚀 Response Time Guarantee

1-4 Hours
Retainer Clients
Priority support queue
24-48 Hours
Ad-hoc Clients
Standard support queue
Immediate
Emergency Issues
Security breaches, site down

Based on Australian business hours (AEST/AEDT). Emergency issues receive immediate attention regardless of time.

Get Your Website Maintenance Quote

Tell us about your website and maintenance needs. Our Melbourne team will provide a personalised support plan and pricing recommendation for your business.