{"id":2167,"date":"2018-12-19T19:01:37","date_gmt":"2018-12-19T13:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/?p=2167"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:21:49","slug":"core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task","title":{"rendered":"Core Areas to Focus During Your Website Maintenance and Support Task"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task\/#CMS_and_Functionalities\" title=\"CMS and Functionalities:\">CMS and Functionalities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task\/#Design\" title=\"Design:\">Design:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task\/#Search_Engine_Optimization\" title=\"Search Engine Optimization:\">Search Engine Optimization:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task\/#Code_and_Browser_Compatibility\" title=\"Code and Browser Compatibility:\">Code and Browser Compatibility:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/core-areas-to-focus-during-your-website-maintenance-and-support-task\/#Servers_and_Web_Hosting_Infrastructure\" title=\"Servers and Web Hosting Infrastructure:\">Servers and Web Hosting Infrastructure:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ongoing maintenance of your site is needed to keep it up-to-date or to keep the application secure. Not only this, it will also help to accommodate the changing environment needs and meet the demands of your customers. Continuous improvements and a regular series of tasks should always be a part of your website to keep it from becoming ineffective and obsolete.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Here we have listed some of the most essential areas where you should focus during your <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">website maintenance and support<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CMS_and_Functionalities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">CMS and Functionalities:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If your website is built on a CMS, then it is highly important to update it at regular intervals for patches and security updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case you have not implemented a maintenance plan, then the security patches will be overlooked and your site can easily become vulnerable to unauthorized access and cyber-attacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">If you are the owner of the site, then it is your responsibility to subscribe to your software provider and be aware of any latest patches or releases, so that you can take an action to update when necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Design:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The look and feel of your site says a lot about your organization. An outdated site can make your business seem out of touch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/website-maintenance-services\/\">regular maintenance and support service<\/a><\/span> will help you to routinely review your website\u2019s design and even review your competitor\u2019s sites for latest design trends and enhancements that could benefit your site\u2019s appearance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This may include small design changes that can make a big impact to modernize your website\u2019s appearance. So, review your web design every couple of months and schedule for a complete makeover every 2 to 3 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/blog\/important-things-to-consider-whilst-choosing-a-website-maintenance-company\">Important Things to Consider Whilst Choosing a Website Maintenance Company<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_Engine_Optimization\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Search Engine Optimization:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">At regular intervals, Google changes its algorithm without any announcements and based on the needs of the algorithm, you will also have to diligently fine tune your site so that it is well optimized.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To attain a higher ranking in the search engines, ensure that you review your keywords and verify the results and also look for various ways to improve your ranking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">You should have a clear understanding of Google analytics and also know more about the trends and activities that will generate high quality click-through to your site.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Code_and_Browser_Compatibility\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Code and Browser Compatibility:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your site will appear very unprofessional if it is broken with errors.\u00a0 Your site may be initially error free, but with new browsers, this may not be so. Browser testing is highly essential with every new release and a good tool should be used to check all the errors. Make your site accessible with AODA compliance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">This will help to improve the usability and will also make your site visible to a large number of audience. Checking the performance of the site will also help to increase the site load speed and also sort issues that can be resolved by the web developer.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/blog\/whats-all-are-included-in-website-support-maintenance-find-here\">What\u2019s All Are Included in Website Support &amp; Maintenance? Find Here<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Servers_and_Web_Hosting_Infrastructure\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Servers and Web Hosting Infrastructure:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The web hosting infrastructure should be well maintained and this is actually done by the web hosting service provider and it depends on your particular configuration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In case you run your own virtual cloud server, then it is your responsibility to manage the tasks, install the operating system patches and also update your site while keeping automated backups. So, make sure that your <span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"\/website-maintenance-services\/\">web maintenance and support plan<\/a><\/span> includes the web hosting environment so that you have some peace of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ongoing maintenance of your site is needed to keep it up-to-date or to keep the application secure. Not only this, it will also help to accommodate the changing environment needs and meet the demands of your customers. 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