Turning WordPress maintenance into a real business

Héctor de Prada

This session is about how WordPress professionals can turn website maintenance/care into a real, sustainable business, instead of treating it as an afterthought or an “extra” service.

Based on my experience as a WordPress agency with +70 clients and as the founder of a tool that helps 3,000+ professionals worldwide to grow their WordPress maintenance service.

I’ll explain why relying only on one-off website projects is increasingly risky (more than ever thanks to AI), and why maintenance is becoming a key pillar for stability, scalability, and long-term growth.

The talk will cover:

  • Why maintenance is essential for WordPress sites and clients.
  • The core tasks that should be included in a professional maintenance service (beyond updates).
  • Why maintenance works so well as a recurring revenue model for freelancers and agencies.
  • Common mistakes professionals make when offering maintenance.
  • Practical ideas on how to package, price, and sell maintenance services in a sustainable way.

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