Website Maintenance & Hosting
Your Website.
Maintained,
Protected, and
Always Ready.
Keep your website secure, updated, backed up, fast, monitored, and ready for your customers with proactive website maintenance and managed hosting from Starfire.
Website Health
Know the Health of Your Website at a Glance.
Our maintenance monitoring covers every critical aspect of your website — so issues are caught before your customers notice them.
Why Maintenance Matters
Your Website Is a Business Asset. Treat It Like One.
Websites require ongoing attention. Security updates, backups, performance, hosting, monitoring, content changes, and technical fixes all work together to keep your digital presence reliable.
Website Security
Protect Your Website Before Problems Become Downtime.
INTERNET TRAFFIC
All incoming web requests
FIREWALL / WAF
Malicious traffic blocked · DDoS protection · rate limiting
SECURITY SCAN
Malware detection · file integrity · vulnerability monitoring
LOGIN PROTECTION
2FA · login attempt limiting · bot protection · IP blocking
YOUR WEBSITE
Hardened WordPress · updated software · minimal permissions
DATABASE
Encrypted · access-controlled · regularly reviewed
ENCRYPTED BACKUP
Daily snapshots · off-site storage · tested restore procedures
Updates & Maintenance
Keep Your Website Current Without the Technical Headaches.
Every update is staged, tested, and verified before going live — not applied blindly to production. This protects against compatibility issues that could take your website down.
Backups & Recovery
If Something Goes Wrong, Your Website Has a Way Back.
Daily automated backups stored off-site with tested restore procedures. Not just backups that exist — backups that work when you need them.
Daily Automated Backups
Run automatically every night without manual intervention.
Off-Site Storage
Stored separately from your hosting environment for true redundancy.
Tested Restore Procedures
Restores are verified — not just assumed to work.
Rapid Recovery
If your website breaks, we can restore it to a clean state quickly.
Performance
A Website That Loads Fast Keeps Visitors Moving.
We continuously monitor and optimize performance — caching, image compression, database efficiency, CDN configuration, and Core Web Vitals — so your website stays fast as it grows.
Client Experiences
Reliable Support Behind the Scenes.
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Charity LoveTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Starfire Web Design has been nothing but of AMAZING since I first came in contact with their team!! They have been EXCEPTIONAL with communication and keeping us in the know of various changes when it comes to our website, etc. I truly appreciate Shawn and the entire team with everything they’ve assisted us with over the many years now!! I 100% RECOMMEND Starfire Web Design for all of your web design needs and social media platform design. ~Charity W.Posted on Google![]()
Rhonda RockwellTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Why? Why 5 stars? Our district has struggled for years with a website...we wanted one that helped us in serving landowners. Aside from that-our website was outdated, hard to navigate and UGLY. Shawn is our HERO!! She stepped in and offered her help and support through every step of the process...even attending board meetings last minute to show progress to our board. She has never not answered a call no matter when! Her and her team have done a lot of work in tackling our unique brainstormed concept for how it would look. Our website now is clean, navigable and probably one of the first for a Montana conservation district offering online permitting!!! The new website goes above and beyond anything we ever dreamed possible!!Posted on Google![]()
Michael McDonaldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shawn and Ian did a AWESOME job on our website! They understood what we were trying to build, communicated clearly, and handled every change we requested. The entire process was straightforward and professional. I would highly recommend Starfire Web Design to anyone needing a reliable website team.Posted on Google![]()
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We recently hire Starfish Web designs to make updates to Our Website for Payless Cleaning Services in Las Vegas, And the experience was incredibly responsive, completed the requested changes quickly and paid close attention to every detail. One of the projects involved enhancing our Company Vehicle image to create a professional fleet-Style presentation and updating our team photos with branded uniforms that matched our Company standards. The final results look amazing and exceeded our expectations. If you are looking for a professional web design company that understands branding website updates, Image, editing and Marketing, I highly recommend Starfire web design. Their communication, creativity and turnaround time were exceptional. We're very happy with the improvements To our Cleaning Company website and look forward to working with them again. Frank/PCSPosted on Google![]()
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Can't recommend this place enough. Worth every penny! When my friend and I opened our first company we went with the DIY approach to website building like most people. Eventually we wanted to free up our time and standout so we looked into web developers. Starfire is the 3rd or 4th dev we have hired, and will most definitely be our last. They are now our go-to developer for all our companies. Our locally based dev, Shawn Smith, is extremely kind, understanding and easy to work with. It doesn't feel like a corporate entity. It feels like your talking to an actual human and that is priceless in todays age. Several times now I have been stumped on ideas or just too busy with the companies to give perfect advice and I've asked them to use their best judgement and make something from scratch, even in industries that have no overlap with web design, and each time they quickly shoot me back proofs of amazing artwork and designs. A genuine thankyou to Starfire, especially to Shawn Smith! To anyone reading this, trust me it's worth it. Whatever you end up spending to improve your website, your client and public facing image, is going to come back to you greater. Invest in yourself with Starfire!Posted on Google![]()
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Shawn PooleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Starfire Web Design on multiple occasions, and they have consistently exceeded my expectations. Their team is friendly, professional, and incredibly dependable. What stands out the most is their ability to truly bring your vision to life. They take the time to understand your ideas and translate them into something even better than you imagined. The entire process is smooth, and their communication is excellent from start to finish.Posted on Google![]()
J OTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Starfire Web Design refreshed my website and helped me show up better on Google. They didn’t just make it look nicer — they improved how it works and how it converts visitors into real leads. It’s only been six months and my organic traffic is already up 50%. I’m getting more calls and more serious inquiries than before. Now they’re also running my Google Ads, and the process has been smooth and transparent. What I appreciate most is that they explain things in plain English and focus on real results, not just buzzwords. If you want a team that actually helps grow your business, I highly recommend Starfire.Posted on Google![]()
David NiemeyerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Starfire was definitely the right choice for our new website! Shawn and the rest of the team created exactly what we envisioned, and so much more. They used their expertise to fine tune and enhance each detail. They were very easy to work with in general. The communication regarding progress and revisions was above and beyond. Thank you Starfire for taking our marketing to the next level!
Our Process
A Simple System for Keeping
Your Website Healthy.
A structured maintenance cycle that covers every aspect of your website — from the initial audit through ongoing monthly optimization and reporting.
01 / Audit
Audit
We start with a full audit of your website’s current health — security vulnerabilities, outdated software, performance issues, and hosting configuration.
- Website health
- Security posture
- Performance baseline
- Hosting environment
02 / Protect
Protect
Before anything else, we make sure backups are running, security is hardened, access is controlled, and monitoring is live.
- Backups configured
- Security hardened
- Access locked down
- Monitoring active
03 / Update
Update
All updates are staged, tested for compatibility, and deployed carefully — not blindly applied in production.
- Core updates
- Plugin updates
- Theme updates
- Integrations tested
04 / Optimize
Optimize
We continuously look for ways to make your website faster — caching, image optimization, database efficiency, and server tuning.
- Performance tuning
- Database cleanup
- Cache configuration
- Image optimization
05 / Monitor
Monitor
We monitor your website around the clock — uptime, security events, errors, and performance degradation — so you don’t have to.
- Uptime 24/7
- Security threats
- Error tracking
- Performance alerts
06 / Support
Support
When something needs attention, we handle it — from technical bugs and broken integrations to content changes and security incidents.
- Technical fixes
- Content changes
- Plugin issues
- Third-party integrations
07 / Report
Report
Monthly reports framed around business outcomes — what moved, what we learned, and what we recommend next.
- Maintenance log
- Issues resolved
- Actions taken
- Recommendations
Ready to Stop Worrying About Your Website?
We’ll review your website’s current health, hosting, security, backups, performance, and maintenance needs and recommend the right level of ongoing support.
Measurable Improvement
Maintenance Should Improve More Than Peace of Mind.
Typical outcomes from Starfire maintenance clients. Results vary by starting condition, website type, and plan level.
infrastructure availability for managed hosting clients
average page speed improvement after optimization
core, plugin, and theme updates managed each month
uptime, security, and error monitoring around the clock
reduction in security issues after hardening and monitoring
typical response time for support requests
The Difference
From Neglected Website to Healthy Digital Asset.
BEFORE
Outdated plugins — 18 updates pending
Security vulnerabilities detected
Page speed score: 38/100
Last backup: 34 days ago
No uptime monitoring
Reactive maintenance — fixes after problems
AFTER
All software current and tested
Security hardened and monitored
Page speed score: 94/100
Daily automated backups (verified)
24/7 uptime monitoring with alerts
Proactive maintenance — before problems
Maintenance Plans
Choose the Level of Support Your Website Needs.
All plans include managed hosting, backups, security, and monitoring. Higher plans add priority support, content changes, and expanded service hours.
Essential
Businesses that need reliable baseline maintenance
$180/mo
Hosting + security + backups
Routine WordPress updates
Uptime monitoring
Website changes
Response time
Included
Included
✔
1 hour
<48 hours
Professional
Businesses that rely heavily on their website
Everything in Essential
Weekly updates & enhanced testing
Performance/security monitoring
Monthly website health reporting
Website changes
Response time
✔
✔
✔
✔
2 hours
<24 hours
Premium
Businesses that need proactive technical management
$650/mo
Everything in Professional
Proactive performance management
Enhanced technical oversight
Website changes
Priority support
Website strategy review
✔
✔
✔
4 hours
✔
Quarterly
| Essential | Professional | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $180/mo | $350/mo | $650/mo |
| Managed Hosting | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SSL | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Security Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automated Backups | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WordPress Core Updates | Monthly | Weekly | Weekly |
| Plugin/Theme Updates | Monthly | Weekly | Weekly |
| Update Testing | Basic verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Uptime Monitoring | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance Monitoring | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Database Optimization | — | Quarterly | Monthly |
| Broken Link / Error Checks | — | Monthly | Monthly |
| Security Review | — | Monthly | Monthly |
| Client-Requested Work | 1 hr/mo | 2 hrs/mo | 4 hrs/mo |
| Support | Priority | Priority | |
| Reporting | — | Monthly | Monthly |
| Performance Optimization | — | Basic | Proactive |
| Staging for Higher-Risk Updates | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Strategy / Technical Review | — | — | Quarterly |
Website Maintenance Project
From Website Problems to Reliable Performance.
The Problem
A professional services firm came to us after a malware infection took their website offline for three days. Their hosting provider had no backups, plugins were months out of date, and they had no monitoring or security in place.
The Audit
We found 14 outdated plugins with known vulnerabilities, no active firewall, a last backup from 47 days prior, a page speed score of 31, and three PHP deprecation warnings causing intermittent errors.
We cleaned the malware infection, hardened security across every layer, migrated to our managed hosting, configured daily backups, and applied all pending updates in a staged environment.
Now under ongoing management: daily backups, weekly staged updates, 24/7 uptime and security monitoring, monthly performance reviews, and same-day support for any issues.
The Result
3+ per month
→
0 in 8 months
31/100
→
91/100
→
→
→
Always current
Why Businesses Trust Starfire With Their Website.
01
Proactive
We look for issues before they become bigger problems — not after customers notice.
02
Secure
Security and backups remain active parts of every maintenance cycle, not afterthoughts.
03
Performance-Focused
We continuously look for opportunities to improve speed, reliability, and Core Web Vitals.
04
Business-Minded
We understand that website downtime impacts leads, revenue, and reputation.
05
Full-Service
Development, hosting, SEO, marketing, and technical support all under one roof.
06
Long-Term
We maintain your website beyond launch — and continue improving it over time.
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Your Website Should Work for You
Keep Your Website Secure, Fast, and Ready to Grow.
Let Starfire handle the ongoing maintenance, hosting, security, backups, monitoring and technical support so you can focus on running your business.