In today’s fast-paced business environment, your website is often the first point of contact between you and potential customers. But for busy business owners focused on growing their core business, managing a website can quickly become an overwhelming task that falls to the bottom of the priority list.
The Hidden Costs of DIY Website Management
Many small business owners in Cork start with a DIY approach to their websites. While this might seem cost-effective initially, it often leads to:
- Security vulnerabilities from outdated plugins and core files
- Performance issues that drive away potential customers
- Lost revenue from unexpected downtime
- Wasted hours troubleshooting technical problems
- Stress and frustration when things inevitably break
What is a Managed Website Service?
At Imokilly Webs, our managed website packages handle all the technical aspects of keeping your website secure, updated, and performing optimally. Think of it as having your own dedicated website department without the overhead of hiring full-time staff.
5 Key Benefits for Busy Business Owners
1. Peace of Mind with Proactive Security
Our managed services include regular security monitoring, SSL certificate management, and protection against the latest threats. While you focus on serving your customers, we ensure your website remains secure against hackers and malware.
With cyber threats constantly evolving, having experts actively monitoring your site means vulnerabilities are patched before they can be exploited.
2. Consistent Performance Optimization
Nothing drives away potential customers faster than a slow-loading website. Our managed services include:
- Regular performance audits
- Image optimization
- Caching configuration
- Mobile responsiveness testing
We use tools like Google Site Kit to monitor your site’s performance and make adjustments before speed issues impact your business.
3. Time and Resource Savings
Consider this: every hour you spend troubleshooting website issues is an hour not spent on growing your business. Our clients report saving 5-10 hours monthly by outsourcing their website maintenance to us.
At our professional rates, the managed service packages actually represent significant savings compared to paying hourly for emergency fixes when things go wrong.
4. Predictable Budgeting
With packages starting from €99/month, you’ll know exactly what your website maintenance costs will be. No surprise bills when something breaks or needs updating.
Our tiered pricing structure rewards loyalty, with rates decreasing the longer you’ve been with us:
- Silver Tier (1-2 years): €75/h updates, €65/h consultations
- Gold Tier (2-4 years): €70/h updates, €60/h consultations
- Platinum Tier (4+ years): €65/h updates, €55/h consultations
Plus, managed website package clients receive an additional 10% discount on hourly rates for custom work.
5. Strategic Partnership and Growth Planning
Perhaps the most valuable aspect of our managed services is the quarterly review meetings included with every package. These aren’t just technical check-ins – they’re strategic planning sessions where we analyze your site’s performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
We’ll help you understand:
- How visitors are finding your site
- Which pages are converting best
- What content is resonating with your audience
- Where potential bottlenecks exist in your customer journey
Real Results from Cork Businesses
Our clients consistently report three major benefits after switching to our managed services:
- Reduced stress knowing their online presence is professionally maintained
- Improved performance leading to better customer experiences
- More time to focus on their core business activities
As one client, Richie Cronin, shared: “Having Imokilly Webs manage our website has been a game-changer. I no longer worry about updates or security issues, and our site is performing better than ever.”
Is a Managed Website Package Right for You?
If you find yourself nodding along to any of these statements, a managed website service could be the solution you’ve been looking for:
- You’re too busy running your business to keep up with website maintenance
- You’ve experienced frustrating downtime or technical issues
- You want to ensure your website remains secure and up-to-date
- You’d prefer predictable monthly costs over unexpected emergency fixes
- You see your website as an important business asset worth protecting
Take the Next Step
With over 15 years of experience serving Cork businesses and a 100% client retention rate, Imokilly Webs offers managed website packages designed specifically for busy business owners.
Contact us today to discuss which of our packages – Starter (€99/mo), Business Growth (€179/mo), E-Commerce (€279/mo), or Premium (€399/mo) – would best suit your business needs.
Call (087) 6574830 or email info@imokillywebs.ie to schedule a no-obligation consultation about how our managed website services can give you back your time while keeping your online presence strong.
