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Lesson 04Beginner2 min read + 10 min exerciseFree account

Why websites need ongoing maintenance

Websites don’t wear out like a truck, but the world around them changes. A simple monthly rhythm catches problems before customers do.

What you’ll learn

  • What actually breaks or goes stale
  • A 10-minute monthly check anyone can do
  • What needs a quarterly and a yearly look
  • How to handle fixes without a retainer

Why it matters

Browsers update, information goes out of date, forms stop delivering and links break. Nobody tells you; customers just leave.

What actually needs attention

Out-of-date information (hours, prices, staff), broken links and forms, slow pages, expiring renewals, and software or plugin updates on platforms like WordPress.

Monthlytap every buttonMonthlytest every formQuarterlyread every pageAs neededsend updates

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Still to come in this lesson

  1. A simple rhythm
  2. How TL Web Design handles it
  3. A real-world example
  4. Your toolbox: 1 copy-and-paste template and 1 free tool
  5. Implementation Lab: Monthly Maintenance Schedule
  6. Verification checklist
  7. Common mistakes, quick answers and a printable resource

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