A website isn’t a finished product — it’s an ongoing system. WordPress core updates, plugin updates, PHP version changes, SSL renewals, security vulnerabilities, and server infrastructure all require active management. Without it, sites degrade, get hacked, and go down at the worst possible moments. Bent Tree Marketing offers managed hosting and maintenance plans that keep your site fast, secure, and available, so you can focus on your business instead of your server.
What’s Included in Managed WordPress Hosting
Managed hosting is fundamentally different from shared hosting. With standard shared hosting, you get server space and you’re on your own. With managed hosting, the server environment is configured and maintained for your specific site, updates are monitored and applied intelligently, and someone is watching what happens to your site 24 hours a day.
Optimized Server Environment
We host sites on servers configured specifically for WordPress performance: PHP 8.x, Redis object caching, OpenLiteSpeed web server, MariaDB with tuned configurations, and CDN integration for static asset delivery. Performance is built into the infrastructure.
Automated Daily Backups
Full site backups run daily and are stored off-server in a separate location. We retain 30 days of backup history. Restoring a backup takes minutes, not hours — and we test restores regularly so we know they actually work when needed.
SSL Certificate Management
SSL certificates are provisioned, installed, and renewed automatically. Your site never shows a browser security warning because a certificate lapsed. HTTPS is enforced with proper redirects and HSTS headers configured correctly.
Uptime Monitoring
We monitor your site from multiple locations every minute. If your site goes down, we’re notified immediately and respond — you don’t have to discover it when a customer emails you. We provide monthly uptime reports.
Security Monitoring & Hardening
We run malware scanning, monitor for file changes, block brute-force login attempts, implement a web application firewall, and apply security updates promptly. If something is compromised, we handle the cleanup — it’s covered in the maintenance plan.
Staging Environment
Every site on our maintenance plans gets a staging environment where updates can be tested before being applied to the live site. We don’t test on production. This is the right way to handle WordPress updates.
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WordPress core, themes, and plugins release updates continuously. Some updates contain critical security fixes that need to be applied immediately. Others contain new features that may conflict with existing functionality and need to be tested first. Managing this correctly requires judgment — not just clicking “update all” and hoping for the best.
Our update process runs on a defined schedule: security updates are applied within 24 hours of release after a quick staging test; feature updates are batched and applied monthly after thorough staging testing; major WordPress core version updates are handled as a dedicated project with pre- and post-update testing checklists. You get a monthly report showing what was updated and what was tested.
Content Updates and Developer Hours
Our maintenance plans include a block of developer hours each month for content updates, small design changes, bug fixes, and other ongoing work. Instead of opening a new project every time you need to update a service description or add a team member to a page, you submit a request and it gets handled within our agreed service level. Unused hours roll over for one month, so small months don’t go to waste.
Hosting Infrastructure Details
We host on cloud infrastructure with SSD storage, redundant network connections, and data centers with multiple availability zones. Server-level caching, CDN integration, and image optimization are included. We handle DNS management and can work with your existing domain registrar. For sites with more demanding requirements — high traffic, multiple environments, specific compliance needs — we configure dedicated resources and can accommodate custom infrastructure specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does managed WordPress hosting cost?
Our managed hosting and maintenance plans start at $149 per month for a single site and scale based on site complexity, traffic volume, and included developer hours. Plans that include a block of monthly developer hours for content updates and ongoing changes range from $299 to $799 per month. We provide plan options based on your site’s specific requirements.
Can you host a site that you didn’t build?
Yes, with a caveat. We conduct a technical audit before onboarding a site we didn’t build, to identify security issues, performance problems, or code quality issues that would affect our ability to maintain it properly. If the site has significant problems, we’ll outline what needs to be addressed before or during the migration to our hosting environment.
What happens if my site gets hacked?
Malware cleanup is included in our maintenance plans. If your site is compromised, we isolate it, clean the infection, identify the entry point, close the vulnerability, and restore it to service. We also investigate how it happened and update our security measures to prevent recurrence.
What is the difference between your hosting and WP Engine or Kinsta?
WP Engine and Kinsta are managed hosting platforms — they provide optimized infrastructure and some monitoring, but you’re still responsible for keeping software updated, testing updates, and handling issues. Our plans include active site management, update testing, and developer hours. For businesses that want genuine hands-off management, that distinction matters.
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