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]]> If you're a WordPress professional who's grown tired of Elementor's bloat, sluggish performance, and endless add-on dependencies, you're not alone. Thousands of web designers and agencies—including certified experts like Web321—have made the switch to Breakdance, a modern page builder that delivers everything Elementor promised but couldn't quite achieve.

This article explores the key reasons why Breakdance outperforms Elementor across performance, features, cost-effectiveness, and overall user experience.

1. Performance: Clean Code vs. "Divitis"

The Problem with Elementor

Elementor has become infamous for what developers call "divitis"—the excessive nesting of HTML div containers that bloat your site's code. Every section, column, and inner section adds layer upon layer of unnecessary markup. A simple "About Us" page can end up with 47+ nested <div> containers.

Real-world Elementor performance:

  • Google PageSpeed Score: 35-50 (mobile)
  • Load time: 4-7 seconds
  • Requires 3-4 caching plugins just to be "acceptable"

Breakdance's Superior Approach

Breakdance was built in 2021 with a clean slate—no legacy code, no backward compatibility baggage, no bloat.

Performance comparison:

Metric Breakdance Elementor
Blank Page Size 45 KB 576 KB
Designed Page Size 254 KB 838 KB
With YouTube Embed 370 KB 8.26 MB
Typical PageSpeed Score 85-95 40-60

Breakdance achieves this through:

  • Themeless architecture — disables the WordPress theme entirely, eliminating theme-related bloat
  • jQuery independence — doesn't rely on heavy JavaScript libraries
  • Loads only needed assets — no unnecessary CSS/JS loading
  • "Divception" elimination — minimal, semantic HTML output

"When we migrated one of our clients from Elementor to Breakdance—same design, same content, same hosting—their Core Web Vitals scores went from red to green overnight. Their bounce rate dropped by 23%. Their conversion rate increased by 18%." — Web321

2. Built-In Features: No More "Add-On Hell"

Elementor's Hidden Cost

Elementor's ecosystem is massive—but that's also its weakness. To build a professional site, you typically need:

  • Elementor Pro ($399/year for 1000 sites)
  • Essential Addons for Elementor
  • Premium Addons for Elementor
  • WooCommerce add-ons
  • Form plugins
  • Mega menu plugins

Total annual cost: $1,200+

Breakdance's "Everything Included" Philosophy

Breakdance ships with 145+ built-in elements—no add-ons required:

Feature Elementor Breakdance
Granular WooCommerce Cart/Checkout $299/year (WooLentor) Built-in
ACF/Metabox Repeaters $299/year (AnyWhere Pro) Built-in
Complex Conditional Display $199/year (Dynamic.ooo) Built-in
Dedicated Header Builder $119/year (PowerPack) Built-in
Premium Form Features ~$200/year Built-in
Mega Menu Builder $199/year (Crocoblock) Built-in
Global WooCommerce Styles Requires theme Built-in

Breakdance pricing: $199.99/year for unlimited sites

"I just dumped Elementor on a few client sites and rebuilt with Breakdance. I dropped 8 plugins that Elementor needed." — Jonny Stalnaker, Lumos Agency

3. Superior Dynamic Data & Conditional Logic

Breakdance includes advanced dynamic data features that Elementor locks behind third-party add-ons:

Feature Breakdance Elementor
ACF Repeater Native support Requires add-ons
ACF Flexible Content Native support Requires add-ons
Conditional Display Advanced logic Basic conditions
Loops & Filtering Fully customizable Limited options
URL Parameter Tags Built-in Not available
Shortcode Tags Built-in Not available

Breakdance supports both ACF and Metabox natively—no additional plugins needed.

4. Form Builder & Power Features

Forms That Actually Work

Feature Breakdance Elementor
Conditional Fields Native & flexible No built-in logic
Developer API Advanced API Requires workarounds
Global Form Styles Consistent design Manual styling
Registration Forms Native Requires custom code

Advanced Builder Features

Feature Breakdance Elementor
Searchable Properties Search all props No prop search
Click Count Low (keyboard shortcuts) Extreme
Element Presets Save & reuse styles Manual setup
Layout Controls Advanced Flex/Grid Restrictive

5. WooCommerce: Designed for E-Commerce

Breakdance was built from the ground up to be the best visual builder for WooCommerce. Here's what makes it special:

Breakdance WooCommerce advantages:

  • Deep, seamless integration out of the box
  • Granular control over cart and checkout pages
  • Product loop builder for custom product displays
  • Global WooCommerce styles (no theme dependency)
  • Beautiful default designs—zero styling required

With Elementor, you need:

  • Elementor Pro for basic WooCommerce widgets
  • Separate WooCommerce theme or template pack
  • Hours of custom styling
  • Additional WooCommerce add-on plugins

"Breakdance's default WooCommerce pages look incredible. Install WooCommerce, activate Breakdance, and your shop pages, product pages, cart, and checkout all look professionally designed—without touching a single setting." — Web321

6. Global Styles & Design System

Breakdance offers superior global styling capabilities:

Feature Breakdance Elementor
Styles for All Elements Full global styles Element-by-element
Forms, Buttons, Layouts Unified settings Requires tweaking
Theme Independence No theme needed Dependent on theme
WooCommerce Global Styles Robust Dependent on theme
Multiple Button Styles Yes Only one

The Bottom Line: Why Breakdance Wins

Category Winner
Performance & Speed ✅ Breakdance
Built-in Features ✅ Breakdance
Cost-Effectiveness ✅ Breakdance
WooCommerce ✅ Breakdance
Dynamic Data ✅ Breakdance
Code Quality ✅ Breakdance
Ease of Use ✅ Breakdance
Global Styles ✅ Breakdance
Form Builder ✅ Breakdance

When to Choose Each Builder

Choose Elementor if:

  • You already have an Elementor site that works fine
  • You need a specific third-party add-on only available for Elementor
  • You don't mind managing multiple plugins and slower load times

Choose Breakdance if:

  • You want a fast, professional website that ranks well in Google
  • You value clean code and design freedom without bloat
  • You want full-site editing that actually makes sense
  • You sell products online and want beautiful WooCommerce pages
  • You want one tool that does everything instead of 12 add-ons
  • You value your time, money, and sanity

Conclusion

Breakdance represents the next evolution of WordPress page builders. Built with modern standards, optimized for performance from day one, and packed with features that Elementor charges extra for, it's the clear choice for professionals who demand more from their tools.

The migration path is straightforward—same designs, same content, dramatically better results. As Web321's real-world testing shows, the only variable that needs to change is the builder itself.

Ready to make the switch? Your clients (and your PageSpeed scores) will thank you.

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]]> Why Your WordPress Site Keeps Getting Hacked (And One Setting That Fixes 90% of It) https://web321.co/why-your-wordpress-site-keeps-getting-hacked-and-one-setting-that-fixes-90-of-it/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:42:00 +0000 https://web321.co/?p=62991 WordPress isn't inherently insecure. In fact, it's one of the most scrutinized and frequently updated platforms on the planet.

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You know that sinking feeling.

You open your email and see a message from Google: “Warning: This site may be hacked.” Or worse—you try to log into your WordPress dashboard and you’re locked out. Your site displays a cryptic message in a language you don’t speak, or your homepage has been replaced with something you definitely didn’t put there.

Your heart races. Your palms sweat. And the questions flood in: How did this happen? What did I do wrong? How much is this going to cost to fix?

Take a deep breath. You’re not alone, and this isn’t your fault.

The Reality Check: Why WordPress Gets Targeted (And Why That’s Actually Good News)

Here’s the truth: WordPress isn’t inherently insecure. In fact, it’s one of the most scrutinized and frequently updated platforms on the planet.

The problem? WordPress powers over 43% of all websites on the internet. That’s not a typo—nearly half of the web runs on WordPress.

For hackers, that’s like a burglar discovering that 43% of houses in the world use the same type of lock. They don’t care about you specifically. They don’t even know who you are. They’re just running automated scripts that try to break into every WordPress site they can find, hoping that enough doors are left unlocked.

You’re not being personally targeted—you’re being automatically scanned.

The good news? Because the attacks are automated and follow predictable patterns, the defenses are simple, straightforward, and don’t require a computer science degree.

In fact, there’s one setting—just one—that stops about 90% of WordPress hacks before they even start.

The “Open Door” Problem: Why Your Site Is Getting Hacked

Imagine a burglar standing at your front door with a key ring containing one million keys. Now imagine they have all day—actually, all year—to stand there and try every single key until one of them works.

Eventually, they’ll get in. It’s just a matter of time.

This is exactly how most WordPress sites get hacked.

By default, WordPress allows anyone, anywhere, to try guessing your password as many times as they want. There’s no limit. No lockout. No consequences for getting it wrong 100 times, 1,000 times, or 10,000 times.

This attack method is called “Brute Force,” and it’s devastatingly simple:

  1. A hacker’s automated script finds your login page (usually `yoursite.com/wp-login.php`)
  2. The script tries common username/password combinations
  3. It keeps trying, thousands of times per hour, 24/7
  4. Eventually—unless you have a strong password and some protection—it gets in

The “Admin” Mistake

Quick side note: If your WordPress username is “admin,” you’ve just made the hacker’s job 50% easier. They already know half of your credentials—now they only need to guess the password.

But even if you’re using a unique username, the real problem remains: unlimited login attempts. That’s the open door you need to close.

The “One Setting” Solution: Limiting Login Attempts

Here’s the fix that stops 90% of brute force attacks cold:

Limit the number of times someone can try to log into your site.

That’s it. That’s the whole game.

Instead of allowing infinite password guessing, you set a limit: 3 wrong attempts, and you’re locked out for 24 hours.

How It Works

Think of it like this:

  • Before: Hacker tries 10,000 password combinations in one hour. Eventually, they might get lucky.
  • After: Hacker tries 3 passwords, gets blocked, can’t try again for 24 hours. They move on to an easier target.

The automated script breaks. The attack fails. Your site stays secure.

Why It Works

Brute force attacks rely on volume. They need to make thousands—sometimes millions—of guesses. When you cap attempts at 3 or 5, the math stops working in their favor.

They can’t brute-force their way in if they can’t keep guessing.

It’s the digital equivalent of a deadbolt that freezes solid after 3 wrong key attempts. The burglar gives up and moves to the next house.

How to Implement This (Step-by-Step)

WordPress doesn’t have this protection built in (which is baffling, honestly), so you’ll need to add it via a plugin or server-level security.

Don’t worry—this isn’t complicated. Pick the option that fits your comfort level:

Option A: The Dedicated Specialist (Limit Login Attempts Reloaded)

Best for: People who want a lightweight, “set it and forget it” solution.

How to do it:

  1. Go to your WordPress dashboard → Plugins → Add New
  2. Search for “Limit Login Attempts Reloaded”
  3. Click “Install Now,” then “Activate”
  4. Go to Settings → Limit Login Attempts
  5. Set “Max Login Attempts” to 3
  6. Set “Lockout Duration” to 24 hours
  7. Save changes

Done. You’re now protected.

This plugin is simple, lightweight, and does exactly one job really well. It logs every failed login attempt, blocks repeat offenders, and sends you a notification if someone’s hammering your login page.

If you’d rather not manage plugins yourself, Web321’s WordPress support plans include proactive security monitoring and plugin management—so your site stays protected without you lifting a finger.

Option B: The All-in-One Security Suite (Wordfence or iThemes Security)

Best for: People who want comprehensive protection (firewall, malware scanning, brute force protection, and more).

Popular choices:

  • Wordfence Security – Includes a firewall, malware scanner, and brute force protection. The free version is excellent; the premium version adds real-time threat intelligence.
  • iThemes Security (now Solid Security) – Similar feature set with a slightly simpler interface.

How to do it:

  1. Install and activate Wordfence or iThemes Security
  2. Run through the setup wizard
  3. Brute force protection is usually enabled by default
  4. Confirm it’s active in Settings → Firewall (Wordfence) or Settings → Login Security (iThemes)

These plugins do a lot more than just limit login attempts. They actively scan for malware, block malicious traffic, and monitor your site 24/7. The trade-off? They’re heavier and can slow down your site slightly if not configured properly.

Web321 includes premium security plugins like these in our $321/month support plans, and we handle all the configuration and optimization so you get maximum protection without the performance hit.

Option C: The Host Solution (Server-Level Protection)

Best for: People who have a premium managed WordPress host.

If you’re hosted with a high-quality provider like WP Engine, Kinsta, or Flywheel, they likely handle brute force protection at the server level—meaning it’s already enabled and you don’t need a plugin at all.

How to check:

  1. Log into your hosting control panel
  2. Look for “Security Settings” or contact support
  3. Ask: “Do you have brute force protection or login attempt limiting enabled?”

If they do, you’re covered. If they don’t, use Option A or B above.

Web321 includes managed hosting on Canadian servers with built-in security protections, daily backups, and PIPEDA compliance—so your site and your data stay safe.

Three Other Quick Wins (To Get to 99% Security)

Limiting login attempts is the biggest lever you can pull, but security is about layers. Add these three quick wins and you’ll be in the top 1% of secure WordPress sites:

1. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

Even if a hacker guesses your password, they still can’t get in without the 6-digit code from your phone.

How to do it:

  • Install a plugin like WP 2FA or Wordfence (which includes 2FA)
  • Connect it to Google Authenticator or Authy on your phone
  • Now every login requires: password + code from your phone

It’s an extra 10 seconds at login, but it makes your site virtually unhackable via brute force.

2. Keep Everything Updated

This one’s simple but critical: update WordPress, your theme, and your plugins regularly.

Outdated plugins are the second most common entry point for hackers. When a security vulnerability is discovered, it gets patched in an update. If you don’t update, you’re leaving a backdoor wide open with a sign that says “Exploit me.”

Set a reminder: Every Monday, log in and check for updates. Or better yet, enable automatic updates for minor releases.

Don’t want to worry about updates breaking your site? Web321 handles weekly updates with compatibility testing, so your site stays current and nothing breaks.

3. Use a Strong Password (Seriously)

I know, I know—you’ve heard this a million times. But here’s the reality:

  • “Password123” can be cracked in under 1 second
  • “ILoveMyDog2024” can be cracked in under 3 hours
  • “7$kPz!mQ2@nX9wL” would take 34,000 years

Use a password manager like 1Password, Bitwarden, or LastPass. Let it generate a 16-character random password. You’ll never need to remember it (the manager does that), and it’ll be virtually uncrackable.

Bonus tip: Don’t reuse passwords across sites. If one site gets breached, hackers try that same password on every other site they can find associated with your email.

The Bottom Line: One Setting, Maximum Protection

Let’s recap:

✅ The Problem: WordPress allows unlimited login attempts by default, making brute force attacks inevitable

✅ The Solution: Limit login attempts to 3-5, with a 24-hour lockout after failures

✅ The Implementation: Install a plugin (Limit Login Attempts Reloaded, Wordfence, or iThemes Security) or use server-level protection

✅ The Bonus: Add 2FA, keep everything updated, and use a strong password

Security doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need to be a developer. You just need to close the open doors that hackers are walking through every day.

Don’t Want to Deal With This? We’ve Got You Covered.

If you’ve read this far and you’re thinking, “This sounds important, but I really don’t want to manage plugins, worry about updates, or monitor security logs…”

You’re not alone.

That’s exactly why Web321 exists. For $321 CAD per month, we handle everything:

✅ Daily security scans and malware detection

✅ Brute force protection and login monitoring

✅ Weekly WordPress, theme, and plugin updates

✅ Daily backups stored securely for 90 days

✅ Premium security plugins (Wordfence, Gravity Forms, and more)

✅ 24/7 uptime monitoring with emergency recovery

✅ Canadian hosting with PIPEDA compliance

We’ve been securing WordPress sites for 15+ years. We know every attack vector, every vulnerability, and every fix. Your site gets enterprise-level security without the enterprise-level price tag.

Your Site Is Protected. You Sleep Soundly. That’s The Deal.

👉 Take Action Right Now:

Option 1: Install a login limit plugin in the next 5 minutes (seriously, do it now)

Option 2: Let Web321 lock down your site completely—Contact us at 1-844-4-WEB-321 or visit web321.co

Don’t wait until you see that “This site may be hacked” warning. Close the door before the burglar tries the handle.

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About Web321: We provide comprehensive WordPress support and security for Canadian businesses and organizations. Our $321/month plans include everything you need to keep your site fast, secure, and online—without the stress. Based in Saanichton, BC, we’re proud to offer Canadian data hosting with full PIPEDA compliance. Learn more at web321.co

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]]> WordPress Support for Healthcare Non-Profits: Why Mission-Critical Websites Need Specialized Care https://web321.co/wordpress-support-for-healthcare-non-profits-why-mission-critical-websites-need-specialized-care/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +0000 https://web321.co/?p=62985 Healthcare non-profits struggle with digital challenges: tight budgets, limited IT resources, and the unique demands of serving vulnerable populations while maintaining fundraising capabilities. How does Web321 help hospices, foundations and healthcare non-profits?

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When a healthcare non-profit’s website goes down, it’s not just an inconvenience—it’s families unable to find bereavement services, donors unable to give memorial gifts, and patients unable to access end-of-life resources. Your website isn’t marketing; it’s mission-critical infrastructure.

Most healthcare non-profits struggle with the same digital challenges: tight budgets, limited IT resources, and the unique demands of serving vulnerable populations while maintaining fundraising capabilities.

The Reality of Non-Profit Website Management

Healthcare non-profits, like hospices and foundations, face challenges that typical businesses simply don’t encounter:

Time-Sensitive Fundraising Campaigns
When Giving Tuesday arrives or a memorial campaign launches, you need speedy website updates with a team on standby if something goes wrong. Your team doesn’t have time to troubleshoot WordPress—donations are on the line.

Multiple Stakeholders, Varying Tech Skills
Your communications director needs to update content. Your fund development team needs donation forms. Your clinical staff needs educational resources published. Everyone needs it to “just work.”

Strict Privacy and Accessibility Requirements
You’re serving grieving families, patients facing end-of-life decisions, and vulnerable populations. PIPEDA compliance isn’t optional, and accessibility isn’t negotiable.

Limited Internal IT Resources
Your team is already wearing multiple hats. Adding “WordPress troubleshooting” to the communications coordinator’s job description isn’t sustainable.

Global Reach with Local Compliance
Your educational resources might serve international researchers while your donor data must stay in Canada. One website, two very different requirements.

What Professional WordPress Support Actually Looks Like

1. Campaign-Ready Response Times

In one recent example, when a hospice’s Giving Tuesday campaign needed to go live, they required:

  • Same-day homepage carousel implementation
  • Custom donation tracking integration
  • Multiple rounds of client feedback
  • Live deployment on the busiest fundraising day of the year

The result? Campaign launched flawlessly with prominent calls-to-action capturing donations during the critical 2X matching period. No stressed staff, no missed donations, no technical emergencies.

2. Empowering Internal Teams

Non-profits need to manage their own content between support calls. Professional support means:

  • Custom video tutorials for your specific workflows
  • Intuitive WordPress admin interfaces tailored to your needs
  • Patient guidance when staff encounter issues
  • Systems that allow teams to work independently

One communications specialist told us: “I’ve never done this before and can’t find instructions” in the morning. By afternoon, she had custom Loom training and was managing memorial stories independently.

3. Technical Expertise When It Matters

Healthcare websites require robust technical foundations:

  • Platform maintenance: PHP upgrades, WordPress core updates, merge conflict resolution
  • Email deliverability: SMTP configuration for Microsoft’s changing requirements
  • Security & accessibility: Firewall management, international access, WCAG compliance
  • Integration expertise: Issuu flip books, Blackbaud donation forms, Instagram feeds, contact form routing

4. Understanding Healthcare Communication Needs

Complex contact form routing ensures:

  • Bereavement inquiries reach counseling staff immediately
  • Education requests go to research teams
  • Media inquiries route to communications
  • Volunteer applications reach coordinators
  • Everything stays PIPEDA compliant

5. Seasonal Campaign Management

Healthcare non-profits have intense fundraising cycles:

  • Leave a Legacy Month (May): Updated pop-ups and landing pages
  • Giving Tuesday (November): Full homepage redesigns with donation widgets
  • Annual Reports (Year-end): Multi-format document publishing
  • Memorial Events: Time-sensitive tribute page updates

The Canadian Data Sovereignty Advantage

For healthcare organizations, keeping data in Canada isn’t preference—it’s often policy:

PIPEDA Compliance
Patient and donor information protected under Canadian privacy law, not subject to US CLOUD Act

Healthcare Sector Regulations
Meeting provincial health authority requirements for data handling

Peace of Mind
Your donors, patients, and families deserve Canadian privacy protections

Real-World Problem Solving

Challenge: Staff member going on 2-month leave, all website forms need redirecting

Solution: Comprehensive audit and rerouting of 8 different form submission paths

Impact: Zero interruption in donor communication or service inquiries

Challenge: International researchers blocked from accessing clinical tools

Solution: Coordinated firewall and CDN configuration to restore access

Impact: Global access restored to palliative care research resources

Challenge: Urgent campaign needs homepage updates on a holiday

Solution: Custom carousel, donation widget, multiple design iterations—same day

Impact: Campaign launched on schedule with conversion-optimized design

What Makes Healthcare Non-Profit Support Different

Supporting healthcare organizations requires:

  1. Compassion-First Communication: Understanding that website updates often relate to grieving families or end-of-life care
  2. Regulatory Awareness: PIPEDA, accessibility standards, healthcare privacy requirements
  3. Fundraising Cycle Knowledge: Peak giving seasons, memorial events, legacy campaigns
  4. Multi-Stakeholder Coordination: Fund development, communications, clinical staff, IT departments
  5. Crisis Readiness: Same-day support when campaigns or memorial events require it

Is Your Healthcare Non-Profit Struggling?

Warning signs you need specialized WordPress support:

  • Outdated security plugins putting donor data at risk
  • Staff turnover creating knowledge gaps
  • Urgent campaign needs with no internal capacity
  • Privacy compliance concerns keeping you up at night
  • International accessibility issues blocking your reach
  • Contact form chaos with inquiries going to wrong departments

The Web321 Approach for Non-Profits

For just $321/month, healthcare non-profits get:

✅ Proactive Maintenance – We don’t wait for things to break

✅ Patient Training – Video tutorials your team can reference anytime

✅ Fast Turnarounds – Same-day support for time-sensitive campaigns

✅ Canadian Hosting – PIPEDA-compliant infrastructure with data sovereignty

✅ Fixed CAD Pricing – Predictable budgeting with no surprise USD conversions

✅ Unlimited Small Tasks – Content updates, form changes, image uploads

✅ Premium Plugins Included – Gravity Forms, security tools, performance optimization

What $321/Month Actually Includes:

Security & Performance:

  • Daily backups stored securely for 90 days
  • Daily security scans with malware detection
  • Weekly WordPress, theme, and plugin updates
  • Site uptime monitoring with emergency recovery
  • Powerful firewall protection
  • SSL certificate implementation

Content & Support:

  • Unlimited content updates (you provide content, we publish)
  • Image editing (crop, resize, compress)
  • Style tweaks and menu changes
  • Simple form creation
  • User role management
  • Premium plugin suite (Gravity Forms Elite, Advanced Custom Fields, and more)

SEO & Analytics:

  • Google Analytics setup and reporting
  • Google Search Console configuration
  • Ongoing SEO optimization
  • Keyword tracking
  • Page speed optimization

The Bottom Line:
No hiring a webmaster. No surprise invoices. No vendor lock-in. Just predictable, professional WordPress support that understands your mission. 

Working with Web321

When you partner with Web321, you get:

  • Dedicated team that knows your site and organization
  • Business hours support (Pacific Time) matching your schedule
  • Healthcare expertise understanding fundraising cycles and compliance needs
  • 15+ years WordPress experience applied to your mission
  • Canadian values respecting privacy, accessibility, and data sovereignty

Compare the Alternatives:

Hiring a full-time webmaster:
$50,000-70,000/year + benefits

US-based WordPress support:
$300-500 USD/month (~$410-685 CAD) + data sovereignty concerns + time zone issues

DIY with stressed staff:
Burnout + security risks + missed opportunities = priceless (in the worst way)

Web321:
$321 CAD/month = professional support that respects your mission and budget

Real Client Feedback

“They understand what I can and can’t understand, and walk the line between helping me learn to be more self-sufficient, and doing the work for me when I can’t.“

“Their response time is fast. They are always pleasant to work with.“

“Thanks a lot for getting to this as priority, we really appreciate it.“

“Scratch that last one! I can do it myself 😊“ ← This is the goal.

Let’s Talk About Your Organization’s Needs

Healthcare non-profits deserve WordPress support that understands the stakes. Your website is how:

  • Families find bereavement services during their darkest hours
  • Donors give memorial gifts honoring loved ones
  • Patients access critical end-of-life resources
  • Communities discover your mission and get involved

For $321/month, you can stop worrying about your website and start focusing on your mission.

Ready to Experience the Difference?

📞 Call us: 1-844-4-WEB-321

📧 Email us: contact@web321.co

🌐 Visit us: web321.co (but you’re here already!)

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Proudly serving Canadian healthcare organizations with WordPress support that respects your mission, protects your data, and fits your budget.

P.S. Still not sure? Try our service risk-free and see the difference specialized healthcare non-profit support makes. Let’s connect!

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]]> Yesterday, IslandHosting clients got this in their inbox:

We wanted to email you ourselves regarding the upcoming transition for IslandHosting.com. We have enjoyed building the company, along with former partners, into the business it has become. However, after many years, it is now time for us to move on to other endeavours. We have had new opportunities arise that we would like to give our full attention to, but we didn’t want to leave IslandHosting.com without strong leadership at the helm. We feel it is the right time for another company to take over. We have decided to hand over and transition IslandHosting.com to Exact Hosting which is part of the Tucows organization. This will allow their strong leadership to better serve you and facilitate the future growth of the company with you as their top priority.

Exact Hosting and the Tucows team have the same priority as we do, and that is YOU. We are confident that they will handle all of your support questions and technical problems quickly, kindly, and competently. Tucows has assured us that they will make sure the transition goes smoothly, and aside from a few changes in logos, billing and login details, it will be business as usual. We have seen a good deal of the process working with Exact Hosting and are confident you will be well supported in your domain and hosting needs.

We thank you for the time you have been our customer and wish you all the best.

Steve & Catherine Morley
Owners of IslandHosting.com

Although customers have been assured that “it will be business as usual,” this has left some clients wondering. Migrations to large conglomerate hosts can mean slower support queues, price creep, and a one-size-fits-all infrastructure that isn’t tuned for WordPress. Web Hosting Talk users have already catalogued malware-flag issues and long wait times after previous Exact Hosting acquisitions. Here’s a link to the TrustPilot profile for Exact Hosting.

The good news? You don’t have to ride out that uncertainty. John Overall’s WP A-Z Hosting was built from the ground up for WordPress performance, security, and real human support. Below is a clear-cut look at why switching now makes sense and how painless the move can be. They have data centers in Canada, near Montreal. WP A-Z’s head off is on Vancouver Island. When you deal with WP A-Z, you’re dealing with an expert who has over 20 years experience with web design and WordPress.

Web321 has been hosting sites with JohnOverall.net and WP A-Z Hosting for five years now. The performance and support has been outstanding. In full disclosure, we don’t put all our eggs in one basket and Web321 will sometimes keep a site where it is when we start working with a client for our WordPress support, but our default hosting solution is always WP A-Z. It’s the best service we have encountered.

1. Performance That’s Actually Optimized for WordPress

WP A-Z Hosting Plan SSD Storage Bandwidth WP Toolkit Backups Key Extras
Budget 10 GB 20 GB Basic Twice a week & are available on demand WHM Xtra, multi-user, 30-day guarantee
Small-Biz Standard 25 GB Unmetered Basic Twice a week & are available on demand Same extras
Premium 40 GB Unmetered Deluxe Twice a week & are available on demand Same extras

All plans run on WordPress-tuned LiteSpeed servers, include cPanel + WP Toolkit for
one-click staging and cloning, and let you roll back to any nightly snapshot in seconds.

2. Real WordPress Experts—No Support Guesswork

  • WP A-Z Hosting routes every ticket to technicians who specialize in WordPress and co-host the WP Plugins A-Z podcast. They can resolve plugin conflicts, performance bottlenecks, and theme issues daily—so your question reaches the right person on the first try.
  • Exact Hosting operates within a large network where support staff juggle dozens of platforms. While their agents are friendly, they may not have deep WordPress expertise on tap, which can add extra steps before you reach a specialist.
  • Web321 is available to offer dedicated WordPress support to clients who need updates, expert advice and solid solutions.

Why it matters: When a critical plugin update breaks your checkout at 9 p.m. on a Friday, you’ll talk to someone who already speaks functions.php, not a generalist who needs to escalate.

3. Transparent Pricing—No Renewal Surprises

WP A-Z keeps its fees flat year-to-year and lists every cost up front. Large network hosts often lure customers with discounted first-year rates, then raise renewals by 200 % or more. With WP A-Z, the price you sign up for is the price you’ll keep.

4. Ready to Migrate Your Site

  1. Full cPanel copy—including email, databases, and SSL. We tried working with dotEasy recently and they wanted $120/yr. upgrade to add a database to their client’s site, bringing that client’s bill to over $300/yr to host three page WordPress site!
  2. Temporary staging URL so you can test everything before DNS change.
  3. DNS cut-over timed for low-traffic hours; propagation is typically under 30 minutes.

5. Security You Don’t Have to Babysit

  • WordPress-tuned web-application firewall that blocks XML-RPC and REST-API brute force by default.
  • Daily malware scans with auto-quarantine.
  • Free Let’s Encrypt SSL issued and renewed automatically.

6. Features Not Commonly Found on the Mega-Hosts

Feature WP A-Z Hosting Exact Hosting (Tucows)
One-click staging ✔ Only on high-tier plans
Git over SSH on all plans ✔ Limited
Per-directory PHP versions ✔ Global only
Custom server-side cron intervals ✔ Limited
Money-back guarantee 30 days 7–14 days
For the best CPanel hosting in Canada, we heavily reccommend WP A-Z Hosting.

7. How to Move in Three Simple Steps

  1. Choose the WP A-Z plan that matches or exceeds your current storage.
  2. After set-up make a Support request for migration to with your Islandnet credentials.
  3. Review the staging copy, approve the DNS switch, then cancel Islandnet once SSL and email are verified.

Ready to Migrate?

WP A-Z Hosting will transfer your site, optimize it on arrival, and back it up nightly.
Click here to lock in flat-rate pricing before your next Islandnet renewal.

Your site, your performance, your peace of mind—move it to WordPress experts at WP A-Z.

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]]> What Do You Do When Your Web Designer Retires? https://web321.co/what-do-you-do-when-your-web-designer-retires/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:59:12 +0000 https://web321.co/?page_id=58720 What happens when your trusted web designer retires or moves on, leaving you without the technical support you rely on?

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]]> As a website owner, your online presence is crucial to your business’s success. It’s how you reach new customers, engage with existing ones, and showcase what you have to offer. But what happens when your trusted web designer passes on, retires or moves on from web design, leaving you without the technical support you rely on? Suddenly, updates are neglected, issues go unresolved, and your website’s performance begins to suffer.

Don’t panic. Losing your web designer doesn’t have to spell disaster for your website. In fact, it can be an opportunity to enhance your online presence with the right support team. Here’s how you can navigate this transition smoothly and how Web321 can step in to fill the gap.

Assess Your Immediate Needs

First, take stock of your website:

  • Is it up-to-date? Check for outdated content, plugins, or themes that need updating. Sometimes, there’s a sign that your web designer is faltering. Maybe they had a maintenance agreement in place, but they’ve not updated anything on your website.
  • Are there any pressing issues? Look for broken links, slow loading times, or security vulnerabilities.
  • Do you have access to all necessary accounts? Ensure you have login credentials for your hosting, domain registrar, and CMS (Content Management System).

Secure Your Assets

Make sure you have full control over your website assets:

  • Back up your website. This includes all files, databases, and content.
  • Verify ownership of your domain. Ensure your domain is registered under your name or your company’s name.

Seek a Reliable Web Partner

This is where Web321 comes into play. We understand the challenges that come with losing a key member of your team, especially someone as integral as your web designer. Our goal is to make this transition as seamless as possible for you.

Why Choose Web321?

  • Comprehensive Services: From website maintenance and updates to complete redesigns, we offer a full suite of web services tailored to your needs.
  • Expert Team: Our team comprises seasoned professionals skilled in the latest web technologies and trends.
  • Personalized Support: We assign a dedicated account manager to understand your business and provide ongoing support.
  • Affordable Solutions: We offer competitive pricing models, including flexible plans that suit businesses of all sizes.

How Web321 Can Help

  1. Immediate Website AuditWe’ll perform a thorough audit of your website to identify any immediate concerns or areas for improvement.
  2. Maintenance and UpdatesOur team will ensure your website is updated regularly, keeping it secure and functioning optimally.
  3. Strategic EnhancementsLooking to add new features or improve user experience? We’ll work with you to implement enhancements that align with your business goals.
  4. Ongoing SupportWith Web321, you’re never alone. Our support team is available to assist you with any questions or issues that arise.

Getting Started is Easy

Transitioning to a new web partner doesn’t have to be complicated.

  • Contact Us: Reach out to Web321 through our website or give us a call.
  • Consultation: We’ll schedule a free consultation to discuss your needs and how we can help.
  • Plan Development: Together, we’ll develop a plan that addresses your immediate concerns and sets the stage for future growth.
  • Seamless Transition: Our team will handle the technical details, ensuring a smooth handover with minimal disruption to your website.

Don’t Let the Loss of a Web Designer Hold You Back

Your website is too important to leave in limbo. With Web321, you gain a partner committed to your online success. Let us help you navigate this transition and take your website to new heights.

Contact Web321 today to get started on securing and enhancing your online presence.

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]]> Let’s Talk About WordPress Support https://web321.co/contact-wordpress-support/ Wed, 22 May 2024 18:01:55 +0000 https://web321.co/?page_id=57963   Reasons To Get A WordPress Support Plan Offload work from staff, and give it to dedicated experts. This frees you up to do other things. This takes some workload and stress off of their plates. Our dedicated experts know what they’re doing. Our people have been working on the Web since 1996. We know […]

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Reasons To Get A WordPress Support Plan

  • Offload work from staff, and give it to dedicated experts. This frees you up to do other things. This takes some workload and stress off of their plates.
  • Our dedicated experts know what they’re doing. Our people have been working on the Web since 1996. We know WordPress inside and out,
  • Bundle your costs into a predictable, stable set-up. We manage hosting, domain names, Google Business and software license management into one fee. We handle the renewals. We take care of it all.
  • We are here to offer advice, support and TLC. If you have a Web or email issue, we’re ready to solve your problems.
  • Your website offers a 24×7 way to promote your business. With Web321 taking good care of your website, people can find out what you do.

Time For A Change?

We’re ready to start helping you with your website. The first step: let’s make a connection! Fill out the form below and tell us how we can help!
We appreciate you getting in touch with us! We want to help you with your Website support needs. We’re WordPress experts and we look forward to helping you!

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]]> Retire From Web Design But Still Earn Money https://web321.co/retire-from-web-design-but-still-earn-money/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 19:49:56 +0000 https://web321.co/?p=57217 People come and go from web design. Some people take off to another country. Some people change careers. Some people just need to hang up their web design hats. Regardless of the reason to exit the field, it happens and it happens often.

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]]> People come and go from web design. Some people take off to another country. Some people change careers. Some people just need to hang up their web design hats. Regardless of the reason to exit the field, it happens and it happens often.

Are you a web designer considering closing up your agency? Don’t say farewell to your hard-earned clients just yet! Continuity of care is a crucial aspect of any professional relationship, including the one between a web designer and their clients. When a web designer decides to leave the profession, it can be a challenging situation for both parties involved. There is an opportunity to handle this transition in a way that ensures the clients’ needs are still met while allowing the web designer to explore new opportunities.

When a web designer decides to leave the profession, it is essential to inform clients as soon as possible. This allows them to prepare for the transition and make necessary arrangements. By being honest and upfront about the decision, clients will appreciate the respect and professionalism demonstrated. At Web321, we’ve had something similar. I started Shawn DeWolfe Consulting in 2016, but after a few years I’ve seen that the best model to satisfy clients is the Web321 Managed Web Support. Since we opened our doors on the Web321 venture in 2020, we have been slowly moving clients and projects under the Web321 umbrella. We have tried to be as transparent as possible. When people are in the dark, they get spooked. When they get spooked, they run for it. We’ve all seen horror movies. We know that usually disaster follows. A smooth transition is ideal.

A departing web designer should take the initiative to recommend a new service take over their clients’ web design needs. This could be a trusted colleague or another reputable web design agency. By providing a recommendation, the departing web designer ensures that their clients are in capable hands and can continue to receive the quality service they expect. Once that trust is earned, a client will often heed a recommendation.

In addition to recommending a new service, the departing web designer can also offer to help the transition process. This may include providing documentation, sharing credentials, updating domain registration records to name the incoming agency; sharing design files, or offering guidance to the new service provider. By actively participating in the handover, the departing web designer demonstrates their commitment to their clients’ well being and their dedication to ensuring a smooth process. That sort of goodwill is very important, not to mention: it’s the stand-up thing to do.

The door doesn’t have to be 100% open or closed. A departing web designer can explore opportunities to collaborate with an existing service provider. By opening up a relationship with the new service provider, the departing web designer can continue to support their clients indirectly and potentially benefit from any referrals or collaborations in the future.

A departing web designer should consider leveraging their existing client base to transition into a new opportunity. With their expertise in web design, they can explore related fields such as user experience (UX) design, digital marketing, or a business consultancy. By leveraging their existing client relationships, the departing web designer can continue to reap the rewards of their expertise while venturing into new opportunities.

This is where we come in: through Web321’s affiliate program, a web designer can exit their agency but maintain continuity of care and generate recurring income. The continuity of care is a big one: some communities have a long memory and how a professional closes down their practice can have impacts for years to come. By managing the hand-off, an agency can stay golden and move on.

Why Web321?

Web321 is not just another web hosting and design platform: we manage websites. We take the work of website and email management off of the plate of a small business and handle that for them. Tech can be an exhausting and confusing topic for employees to tackle. We take care of that for them.

  1. Seamless Transition: The transition can be seamless. Our user-friendly platform ensures a smooth migration process, so you can retain your clients’ trust and satisfaction.
  2. Exceptional Services: With Web321, your clients will enjoy excellent web hosting, unmatched site performance, and access to a wide range of plugins, themes and tools. Their websites will thrive, and so will your reputation.
  3. Affiliate Income: Every time your referred clients sign up for Web321, you earn a generous and ongoing affiliate commission. It’s a win-win situation – your clients get top-quality service, and you continue to earn from your referrals.

Why Choose the Web321 Affiliate Program?

  • Steady Recurring Income: Say goodbye to the uncertainty of project-based revenue. With Web321, you’ll enjoy recurring commissions as long as your clients remain on our platform.
  • No Extra Work: Once you’ve referred your clients to Web321 and made sure we have the credentials needed to keep the hosting and registrations going, the only job thereafter is to watch the commissions roll in. No need to manage their websites or handle technical issues – we’ve got it covered.
  • Reliable Support: Our dedicated support team is here to assist your clients, ensuring they have the best experience possible. Happy clients mean more referrals and more income for you.
  • Transparency: Our affiliate program is transparent, ensuring you have real-time access to your earnings and performance metrics.

Join the Web321 Affiliate Network Today!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to turn your client relationships into a recurring revenue stream. Partner with Web321, and let us help you maximize your income potential while providing your clients with the best web hosting and design services available.

Closing your web design agency doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to your clients or your income. Embrace the future with Web321, where affiliate income possibilities are limitless. Sign up today!

 

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]]> Divi Support For WordPress Websites https://web321.co/divi-support/ Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:58:00 +0000 https://web321.co/?page_id=56412 Expert WordPress Webmaster Services. We offer professional WordPress Support and Website Design. Web321 gives our clients an effective solution for their IT needs when they can't hire a dedicated designer but need ongoing help.

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We take care of websites. You take care of business.

Consumers have shifted online at an unprecedented pace. Now, more than ever before, a solid WordPress website, particularly one built with the robust Divi theme system from Elegant Themes, is the cornerstone of your business outreach. The health, freshness, and effectiveness of your website are essential for your success. With Divi’s versatile and highly customizable features, you can create not just an aesthetically appealing website, but one that scales and adapts to your growing business and ever-changing market conditions. At Web321, we specialize in supporting websites built with the Divi theme, ensuring that you have the best solutions deployed to meet your objectives.

When visitors land on your website, they are seeking information about your services, products, opening hours, and location. Moreover, they use your website as a medium to connect with you through contact forms, emails, and direct messages. They need clear messaging. You need a website that works without headaches. That’s where Divi and Web321 come in.

If your website isn’t functioning properly or is outdated, you’re at risk of missing out on invaluable opportunities, leads, and sales. It is imperative to keep your website in tiptop shape. Web321 offers a turnkey, low-stress solution to keep your Divi-themed website thriving. Our expertise with Divi ensures that your site remains up-to-date, responsive, and efficient, which translates into more opportunities and successes for your business. Partner with Web321 to unlock the full potential of your Divi-powered website.

That’s what we do. We offer total WordPress support.

 

Web321 Website Maintenance Plan

Our people are among the best developers in WordPress. Our developers know content management inside and out. They take that expertise into WordPress with solid, winning solutions to deliver an industry leading suite of website services.

Small businesses need their digital face to look good, work well and bring in business. Web321 offers WordPress Webmaster services to businesses that need ongoing tech support and preventative maintenance. We do the work for the fraction of the cost of a full-time staffer. We can deliver WordPress webmaster services and through that, we deliver peace of mind.

WordPress maintenance may not be glamorous, but it’s necessary to keep your website in good shape. We troubleshoot errors, clean up unnecessary files, keep working on your load times remain fast, and do much more to keep your website in good working order.

Everything you need to keep your website awesome. $321/month. Sign up today.

Domain Registration, Hosting and Backups

We’ll help you get your domain registration, hosting and site backups in place, as well as monitoring your site uptime and restoring it quickly if it goes down.

  • Managed hosting, optimized for WordPress
  • Free SSL implementation – ensures secure transmission of data to your site
  • Daily backups, stored securely offsite for 90 days
  • Site uptime monitoring
  • Emergency site recovery

Unlimited Content Updates & Tech Support

Site problems? Need content updates? Our web design support packages take the pressure off: our support desk is here to help. We even help keep you compliant with dynamic Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages.

Email tech support help desk

Unlimited small (30-minute) tasks, including:

  • Posting new site content (provided by you)
  • Adding & changing images
  • Simple image editing (e.g. crop, resize, compress)
  • Adding & updating products
  • Style tweaks & additions
  • Site menu changes
  • Creating new user roles & setting permissions
  • Adding & deleting users
  • Adding widgets
  • Installing & configuring plugins
  • Creating simple forms

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service pages that automatically update when laws change

 

Security Updates & Monitoring

The web can be a dangerous place for an unprotected website. Keep hackers, scammers and spammers at bay with our suite of security measures. 

Weekly core, theme & plugin updates

 “Visual Validator” WordPress updates – if something changes unexpectedly on your site during the update, we can catch it and roll it back

  • Daily security scans
  • Deep malware detection
  • Rapid malware cleanup
  • Powerful firewall protection

 

Premium Plugins, Themes & Stock Assets

Our maintenance plan saves you money by giving you access to a host of premium site content at no extra cost, including stock images & video, site themes, and WordPress plugins for extended site functionality.

  • Gravity Forms Elite form builder
  • Termageddon privacy policy and TOS generator
  • Divi theme from Elegant Themes
  • Divi.Express Divi template library
  • Envato Elements stock asset library
  • Advanced Custom Fields field customizer
  • WP All Import & WP All Export data importer/exporter
  • Duplicator Pro site duplicator
  • New premium content added regularly

 

Weekly Website Reports

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your website? We solve that mystery by sending you regular, informative updates on your website’s health and performance. See here for an example report.

Your weekly report shows you:

  • Core, theme & plugin updates
  • Site backups
  • Security & malware scans
  • Website uptime
  • Site speed & performance
  • Search engine optimization & traffic analytics
  • Keyword tracking
  • WooCommerce sales
  • A log of other tasks we performed for you.

 

Search Engine Optimization & Performance Management

Launching your website without making it attractive to Google is like opening a new store in the middle of the woods – it may be amazing but how will anyone find it? That’s why all the sites in our care get the on-page SEO & performance optimization that Google’s algorithms love to reward.

Google Analytics setup & reporting

Google Page Speed setup & reporting

Google Search Console setup

Keyword tracking for up to 100 chosen keywords

Ongoing SEO & site speed optimization as needed, including:

  • Admin panel SEO
  • Adding provided SEO values to pages, posts, and taxonomies
  • Installing & activating SEO plugins (e.g. Yoast)
  • Adding tracking codes to a site
  • Adding tracking codes to pages (e.g. WooCommerce)

 

Web321 WordPress Maintenance

We’ve got you covered.

 

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]]> Chicago WordPress Care Plans https://web321.co/our-services/chicago-website-maintenance/ Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:48:23 +0000 https://web321.co/?page_id=55803 Expert WordPress Webmaster Services catering to Chicago based businesses. We offer professional WordPress Support and Website Design. Web321 gives our clients an effective solution for their IT needs when they can't hire a dedicated designer but need ongoing help.

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We take care of websites. You take care of business.

In today’s tech-driven world, your business cannot fall behind when everyone else is using the Web to land new clients and handle the on-boarding tasks.

Web321 is ready to help your business hit your strategy goals. Contact us and see why we’re among the best web design firms serving Chicago-based businesses and professionals .

Have you been abandoned?

Web designers come and go. Sometimes they can disappear and leave no trace. What do you do when your hosting and support goes away? You get help. We’re happy to help customers who have been abandoned by their previous web designer.
If you need help with rescuing an abandoned website, contact us!

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Consumers have shifted online at record speed. More than ever before, a solid WordPress website is the foundation of your business outreach. Its health, freshness and effectiveness are crucial to your success. You need more than a pretty website: you need a website that will scale with your business as it prospers while adapting to changing market conditions. We can deploy the best solutions for you.

People visit your website to learn about your services, products, opening hours and location. They reach out to you through your contact forms, email and direct messages.

If your website isn’t working properly or is out of date, you’re in danger of losing significant opportunities, new leads and sales, so keeping your website in good working order is critical. You need a turnkey, low-stress way to keep your website going strong.

That’s what we do. We offer total WordPress support.

Web321 Website Maintenance Plan

Our people are among the best developers in WordPress. Our developers know content management inside and out. They take that expertise into WordPress with solid, winning solutions to deliver an industry leading suite of website services.

Small businesses need their digital face to look good, work well and bring in business. Web321 offers WordPress Webmaster services to businesses that need ongoing tech support and preventative maintenance. We do the work for the fraction of the cost of a full-time staffer. We can deliver WordPress webmaster services and through that, we deliver peace of mind.

WordPress maintenance may not be glamorous, but it’s necessary to keep your website in good shape. We troubleshoot errors, clean up unnecessary files, keep working on your load times remain fast, and do much more to keep your website in good working order.

Everything you need to keep your website awesome. $321/month. Sign up today.

Domain Registration, Hosting and Backups

We’ll help you get your domain registration, hosting and site backups in place, as well as monitoring your site uptime and restoring it quickly if it goes down.

Domain name registration & renewals

Managed hosting, optimized for WordPress

Free SSL implementation – ensures secure transmission of data to your site

Daily backups, stored securely offsite for 90 days

Site uptime monitoring

Emergency site recovery

Unlimited Content Updates & Tech Support

Site problems? Need content updates? Our web design support packages take the pressure off: our support desk is here to help. We even help keep you compliant with dynamic Terms of Service and Privacy Policy pages.

Email tech support help desk

Unlimited small (30-minute) tasks, including:

  • Posting new site content (provided by you)
  • Adding & changing images
  • Simple image editing (e.g. crop, resize, compress)
  • Adding & updating products
  • Style tweaks & additions
  • Site menu changes
  • Creating new user roles & setting permissions
  • Adding & deleting users
  • Adding widgets
  • Installing & configuring plugins
  • Creating simple forms

Privacy Policy & Terms of Service pages that automatically update when laws change

Security Updates & Monitoring

The web can be a dangerous place for an unprotected website. Keep hackers, scammers and spammers at bay with our suite of security measures.

Weekly core, theme & plugin updates

“Visual Validator” WordPress updates – if something changes unexpectedly on your site during the update, we can catch it and roll it back

Daily security scans

Deep malware detection

Rapid malware cleanup

Powerful firewall protection

Premium Plugins, Themes & Stock Assets

Our maintenance plan saves you money by giving you access to a host of premium site content at no extra cost, including stock images & video, site themes, and WordPress plugins for extended site functionality.

Gravity Forms Elite form builder

Smush Pro image optimizer

Termageddon privacy policy and TOS generator

Divi theme from Elegant Themes

Divi.Express Divi template library

Envato Elements stock asset library

Advanced Custom Fields field customizer

Toolset Types custom post type creator

WP All Import & WP All Export data importer/exporter

Duplicator Pro site duplicator

New premium content added regularly

Weekly Website Reports

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of your website? We solve that mystery by sending you regular, informative updates on your website’s health and performance. See here for an example report.

Your weekly report shows you:

Core, theme & plugin updates

Site backups

Security & malware scans

Website uptime

Site speed & performance

Search engine optimization & traffic analytics

Keyword tracking

WooCommerce sales

A log of other tasks we performed for you

Search Engine Optimization & Performance Management

Launching your website without making it attractive to Google is like opening a new store in the middle of the woods – it may be amazing but how will anyone find it? That’s why all the sites in our care get the on-page SEO & performance optimization that Google’s algorithms love to reward.

Google Analytics setup & reporting

Google Page Speed setup & reporting

Google Search Console setup

Keyword tracking for up to 100 chosen keywords

Ongoing SEO & site speed optimization as needed, including:

  • Admin panel SEO
  • Adding provided SEO values to pages, posts, and taxonomies
  • Installing & activating SEO plugins (e.g. Yoast)
  • Adding tracking codes to a site
  • Adding tracking codes to pages (e.g. WooCommerce)

Web321 WordPress Maintenance

We’ve got you covered:

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