The Hidden Cost of Website Maintenance for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, you're already wearing too many hats - salesperson, customer service rep, accountant, manager, and more. But there's another job silently consuming massive chunks of your precious time: website maintenance.

The Shocking Cost of Website Maintenance

Did you know that the average small business owner spends 20 hours every month just maintaining their WordPress website? That translates to a staggering 240 hours per year - equivalent to six full work weeks that you could be spending on activities that actually grow your business.

Let that sink in. Six weeks of your year lost to:

• Making content updates
• Updating WordPress core files
• Updating and troubleshooting plugins
• Fixing layout issues after updates
• Managing security vulnerabilities
• Backing up your website
• Troubleshooting when things break
• Dealing with hackers and malware

And if you're handling this yourself instead of paying an expensive developer by the hour, you're likely spending even more time researching solutions, watching tutorials, and trying to figure out why things keep breaking.

The Emotional Toll Is Even Worse

Beyond just the time, there's the constant anxiety that comes with Website Maintenance:

• That sinking feeling when you update a plugin and your entire site breaks
• The frustration of trying to make simple changes that should take minutes but end up taking hours
• The worry that your website is loading too slowly and driving away customers

Small business owners tell me all the time how much they hate dealing with their websites. They describe feeling trapped in an endless cycle of maintenance and troubleshooting that takes them away from the work they actually love.

How Lamplighter Web Design Eliminates the Pain

I've created a solution that completely removes this burden from your shoulders. Here's how:

1. Hand-Coded Websites That Don't Need Constant Updates

My websites aren't built on WordPress or page builders. They're meticulously hand-coded from scratch. This means:

• No plugins to update - ever
• No security vulnerabilities to exploit
• No WordPress core updates to manage
• No database to maintain

2. Unlimited Updates Included in Your Monthly Fee

Need to change your hours, add new content, update prices, or add a new service? It's all included in your monthly fee. Just send me a text or email, and I'll make the changes for you right away. No hourly billing. No surprise charges.

3. 24/7 Support from Real People

When you work with me, you're not getting an overseas call center or a ticketing system. You're getting direct access to me - the person who built your website and knows it inside and out. Call or text anytime, and I'll be there to help.

4. A Website That Actually Performs

While other small business owners are struggling with slow, clunky websites, my clients enjoy websites that:

• Load in under 0.5 seconds (compared to 3+ seconds for most WordPress sites)
• Score 98-100 on Google PageSpeed Insights
• Rank higher in search results
• Convert more visitors into customers
• Look perfect on every device

The Relief of Letting Go

The most common feedback I hear from clients after switching to Lamplighter? Relief.

They describe the weight lifting off their shoulders when they realize they never have to log into WordPress again. When they understand they can just send a quick text to get updates made. When they see their website loading instantly instead of crawling along.

One client put it perfectly: "It's like I hired another employee for a fraction of the cost."

What Would You Do With 240 Extra Hours?

Think about what you could accomplish with an extra six weeks in your year:

• Develop new products or services
• Spend more time with your highest-value customers
• Finally take that vacation you've been putting off
• Invest in your skills and education
• Simply enjoy more time with your family

When you partner with Lamplighter Web Design, you're not just getting a website - you're buying back your time and peace of mind.

The Lamplighter Difference: Affordable Excellence

The best part? My hand-coded, maintenance-free websites start at just $150 per month with zero upfront costs. That includes:

• Custom design and development
• Unlimited content updates
• 24/7 support
• High-performance hosting
• Ongoing optimization
• Regular performance monitoring

For less than the cost of a daily coffee, you can completely eliminate the stress and time-sink of website maintenance from your life.

Ready to Reclaim Your Time?

If you're tired of the website maintenance treadmill and ready to focus on what really matters in your business, let's talk. I'm not just another web design company - I'm your partner in business growth, committed to making your online presence a valuable asset rather than a constant headache.

Call or text me today at (719) 357-8727, or visit lamplighterwebdesign.com to learn more.

It's time to stop maintaining your website and start growing your business.