WordPress Maintenance Spezialist in Bern

WordPress Maintenance Spezialist in Bern. Different plans for different websites. Do you need to hire a spezialist to maintain your WordPress business site in Bern? Whether you have a simple presentation site or a complex one, I can provide monthly, weekly and daily updates, support and reports to make sure your WordPress site is kept in the best condition.

WordPress Website Maintenance in Switzerland
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Software Updates

  • WordPress Core
  • Plugins
  • Themes
  • PHP version
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Security

  • Sitewide Security Audits
  • 24/7 Malware Scanning
  • Hack Remediation and Cleanup
  • Web Application Firewall Setup
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Backups

  • Scheduled Monthly, Weekly or Daily
  • Secure Cloud Backup Storage
  • Access and Option to Download the Backup
  • Free Backup Restoration
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Content Updates

  • Blog Posts
  • Page Edits
  • Content Creation
  • Media compression
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Tracking and Reporting

  • Monthly Action Reports
  • SEO, Security and Performance Recommendations
  • Downtime Reports
  • Hacking Attempts 24/7 Reports
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Hosting

  • Migration
  • Performance Optimization
  • Tech Support Management
  • Troubleshooting
Pricing plan

WordPress Maintenance Packages

Basic Plan

$87

Full Website Backup: Monthly

Safely WordPress Core Update: Weekly

Theme, Plugins and PHP Update: Weekly

Test Links and Contact Form: One time

Security and Hack-Proof: One time

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

Support Time/mo: 30 minutes

Response Time: Within 72h

Standard Plan

$174

Full Website Backup: Weekly

Safely WordPress Core Update: Weekly

Theme, Plugins and PHP Update: Weekly

Test Links and Contact Form: Monthly

Security and Hack-Proof: One time

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

WordPress Security report: Weekly

Publish Articles (+ SEO + recommendations): 4 articles/month

Support Time/mo: 60 minutes

Response Time: Within 48h

Premium Plan

$348

Full Website Backup: Daily

Safely WordPress Core Update: Daily

Theme, Plugins and PHP Update: Daily

Test Links and Contact Form: Weekly

Security and Hack-Proof: One time

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

WordPress Security report: Weekly

WordPress SEO report: Weekly

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

Publish Articles (+ SEO + recommendations): 2 articles/week

Website Speed Test

Support Time/mo: 120 minutes

Response Time: Within 24h

Free WordPress Migration: 1/mo

Basic Plan

$870

Full Website Backup: Monthly

Safely WordPress Core Update: Weekly

Theme, Plugins and PHP Update: Weekly

Test Links and Contact Form: One time

Security and Hack-Proof: One time

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

Free WordPress Migration: 1/yr

Support Time/mo: 30 minutes

Response Time: Within 72h

Standard Plan

$1,740

Full Website Backup: Weekly

Safely WordPress Core Update: Weekly

Theme, Plugins and PHP Update: Weekly

Test Links and Contact Form: Monthly

Security and Hack-Proof: One time

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

WordPress Security report: Weekly

Publish Articles (+ SEO + recommendations): 4 articles/month

Free WordPress Migration: 2/yr

Support Time/mo: 60 minutes

Response Time: Within 48h

Premium Plan

$3,480

Full Website Backup: Daily

Safely WordPress Core Update: Daily

Theme, Plugins and PHP Update: Daily

Test Links and Contact Form: Weekly

Security and Hack-Proof: One time

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

WordPress Security report: Weekly

WordPress SEO report: Weekly

WordPress Recovery: When it’s required

Publish Articles (+ SEO + recommendations): 2 articles/week

Website Speed Test

Free WordPress Migration: 1/mo

Support Time/mo: 120 minutes

Response Time: Within 24h

IMPORTANT NOTES (READ BEFORE BUY):

  1. There is a non-refundable clause at point no. 8 from the FAQ list. Make sure you read the FAQ before buying this service. You can find the WordPress maintenance FAQ list on each product page, from the WordPress Maintenance category.
  2. If you choose to buy for an entire year, you get 2 months of maintenance for FREE.

Berne – The City of Fountains

Berne is situated just west of the center of Switzerland and is the Bundesstadt or de facto capital city of the country and the capital of the Canton of Berne.

Covering a total area of 51.62 km2 (19.93 sq mi), Berne had an estimated population in 2018 of 133,791 and a density of 2,600/km2 (6,700/sq mi). In terms of population, Switzerland’s fifth-largest city and home to 13% of all the country’s citizens. The official language of Bern is German, but the primary spoken language is Alemannic, a local Bernese German dialect.

Due to its highly cosmopolitan composition, French and English are also widely spoken.

As the capital, Berne is the government’s seat and home to the federal ministries and federal institutions, including the National Bank. The municipality is divided into six administrative districts, each of which has several quarters, all of which are governed by the Gemeinderat, an executive council that comprises five members and includes the elected Mayor. Berne also has an 80 member parliament with 18 different political parties representatives.

World cultural charm

With its time-honored sandstone buildings, historic towers, and 11 unique fountains, Bern is one of the most outstanding witnesses of medieval urban development in Europe. The cityscape has remained virtually unchanged for centuries. That is why Bern has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thanks to the UNESCO World Heritage designation, the city with the much-visited Bear Pit (Bärengraben) – Bern’s heraldic animal – is now par with Rome, the Egyptian pyramids, or the Taj Mahal. Bern is also the seat of the Swiss government.

Arcade promenade

Thanks to 6 km of arcades, Bern has one of the longest-covered shopping promenades in Europe. Under the arcades, on the squares, and in the alleys, dozens of restaurants invite you to linger, and every Tuesday and Saturday morning, you will find colorful markets with fresh vegetables, flowers, and meat.

A park without end

Bern’s green vein is called the Aare and invites you to swim in summer. It meanders tightly around the old town and offers many recreational areas. Just a few minutes walk from the train station. You can stroll along the banks under the trees and find yourself surrounded by nature.

Living diversity

Bern is a world heritage site and open to modern trends in architecture and design. The art museum houses the world’s most extensive collection of the painter Paul Klee. Einstein developed his theory of relativity in Bern and Tobler, the world-famous Toblerone chocolate. The Kulturcasino and the Stadttheater are only a few steps apart. In addition, a lively cabaret scene, modern dance performances, and jazz concerts ensure a rich cultural life at a world-class level.

In the heart of Europe

You can get to Bern quickly. The city is at the same time close to the European centers and the Alps. It is an ideal starting point for many popular excursion destinations such as Zermatt, Lucerne, Jungfraujoch, Lake Geneva, and many more.

Bern History Overview

Bern was founded in 1191 by Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen as a bulwark of his empire towards the west and expanded in several construction stages. In 1353 Bern became the eighth city to join the Confederation of the Swiss Confederates. After the fire of 1405, the town was rebuilt in sandstone. The medieval townscape created at that time is still essentially unchanged today. In the 14th to 16th centuries, Bern peaked its power. Most powerful city-state north of the Alps. 1528 Reformation. 1798 Napoleonic troops invaded, and old Bern fell. In 1834 Bern became a university city and, in 1848, a Swiss federal city. The city is also the capital of the Canton of Bern.

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BERN is included in UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE – One of the most significant witnesses to medieval urban development in Europe

Bern’s old town – the only one in Switzerland – is just as much a part of this as, say, the pyramids of Giza, the ancient towns of Rome or Florence, or the Forbidden City in Beijing.

It is no coincidence that 30 years ago, Bern was included in the inventory of the world’s most important cultural monuments: surrounded by the Aare and on clear days overlooked by an overwhelming Alpine panorama, Bern has a compact medieval cityscape. This unity with the unique roofscape, the astonishingly wide alleys, the arcades over six kilometers long, the figural fountains from the Renaissance, and the primarily preserved sandstone facades to which the romantic federal city owes its charm.

The distinction as a World Heritage Site is determined above all by the uniqueness of the foundation plan from the 12th century. Foresighted in its creation and taut in its form, this foundation plan has been successfully carried forward to the present day. A consistent preservation policy is maintained with clear regulations for the protection of alley and courtyard facades, roofs, firewalls, interior structural elements, and provisions for the preservation of residential uses.

But just as crucial as declared goals and codified regulations is the love of the Bernese for their city. It is partly thanks to this love that the medieval complex, mainly the late baroque appearance, has been preserved as a unique urban monument to this day. And let’s not forget the Aare arch, which wraps itself protectively around the old town and separates it from its newer surroundings.

Bern’s old town’s actual value and beauty can best be grasped by looking over it in its entirety: from the Kirchenfeld Bridge, from the Muristalden, from the Rose Garden, or the Kursaal. The buildings that mark the gradual expansion of the city towards the west can be quickly recognized: First the extension of an existing settlement in the area of the Nydegg up to the Zeitglockenturm (1191), then the extension of the superstructure up to the Käfigturm (1256) and finally the fixing of the western end of the city at the level of the Heiliggeistkirche and the railroad station. The protective ditches that once closed off the peninsula to the west at these points have been filled in today and are still partly recognizable as elongated squares (Kornhausplatz-Theaterplatz, Waisenhausplatz-Bärenplatz-Bundesplatz, Bollwerk-Christoffelgasse).

Berne Economy

Berne enjoys a dynamic and robust economy shaped by small and medium-sized enterprises. The majority of the city’s businesses are in the services sector, and due to its significant number of attractions and its proximity to the Alps, tourism is the main driving force.

The canton is also renowned for precision technology with expertise in various industries, including watchmaking, medical, IT, automotive, and engineering industries. Not far from the city are the flourishing farmlands of Emmental that produce significant quantities of crops and dairy products, most notably Emmental Cheese that is exported all across the globe.

Several prestigious financial, information technology, and automobile businesses are located in the region. Big names include Swisscom, T-Systems, Haag & Streit, ZLB Behring, Berna Biotech, and eBay. Swiss Post, The Swatch Group, Galenica Group, and Fenaco all have headquarters in the city. The region is also home to more financial advisors, lawyers, and trustees than any other area in Switzerland.

Berne Infrastructure

Berne’s location makes it an important trade route, and it has a well-developed infrastructure to meet domestic and international demand. The region’s extensive road network links Berne with all major Swiss cities and neighboring countries. The A1 motorway is one of the most important in Switzerland and runs through Berne alongside the A12 and A6.

Trains are operated by the Swiss Federal Railways and offer intercity and international transport. Berne is the only capital city in Europe on the route of three high-speed trains, the TGV, ICE, and Cisalpino, taking passengers to many destinations, including Geneva, Basel, Milan, and Paris.

Berne’s other primary transport system includes an S-Bahn, trams and buses which are all known as the Stadtische Verkehrsbetriebe (SVB). Established in 1987, the S-Bahn is the oldest in Switzerland, has over twelve routes and numerous station stops, and forms the cornerstone of public transport.

Berne Regional Airport is the city’s largest airport and is located near the town of Belp. The airport offers daily flights to major cities in Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Greece, moving over 151,621 passengers each year.

Berne Workforce

Government statistics estimated the canton of Berne’s labor force at around 500,000. The majority of the workers (65%) are employed in the services sector, with over 7,000 businesses, followed by industry 35% and agriculture.

Although almost a quarter of foreign nationals, the labor force is predominantly Swiss, including Italians, Germans, Ex-Yugoslavians, Austrians, and Turks. German is the most widely spoken language (81%), followed by 4% Italian and French 4%.

Berne enjoys a highly skilled and educated workforce resulting from a well-developed education system with an outstanding national and international reputation. The city has numerous public education facilities ranging from kindergartens to secondary schools. Education is compulsory for nine years and is free for all children.

The city also has a long tradition as a university town, home to several institutes, business, and vocational schools, including The University of Berne, Berne University of Applied Sciences, Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Educational and Training, and the University of Rochester.

Berne Business Costs

Persons living in Switzerland are subject to federal taxes, but cantons also have tax jurisdiction over residents and levies from income and capital taxes or minimum taxes on real estate.

There is significant variation between Swiss cantons and communes, but Berne is known for its moderate rates and often works hard to accommodate foreign investors.

Switzerland’s individual net income tax rates work 8.5%, increasing to between 13% and 22% depending on the cantonal tax.

The total effective rates in the Canton of Berne are between 10% (domicile companies) and 22% (limited companies), including federal taxation.

Swiss labor laws are liberal and similar to those found in the USA. The usual working week is 40-42 hours long, with total hours worked across the year being higher than those in Germany and France.

Social security costs are low, with Social insurance costing the employer around 12.7% per year, lower than Germany, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, and the UK.

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WordPress Maintenance in Bern – Why Do You Need It?

To keep your WordPress website performing well after its online publication, your website still needs to be managed and technically maintained. It is not prudent to just publish your website and walk away thinking “job-done”.

Search engines such as Google, Yahoo! and Bing are constantly evolving using artificial intelligence and changing their algorithms (the way they evaluate your website) to finely hone their users search experience. Therefore, properly managing and technically maintaining a website ensures it stays in tune with changing search engine technology and software environment.

After the publication of your website, I can continue to be the webmaster for your website, providing website technical support and carrying out any website maintenance required.

The WordPress Care Packages in Bern are renewable monthly or annually, and, depending on your specific case, it can include the renewal of hosting space and domain name, maintaining website security, monitoring website traffic, search engine re-submissions and tracking changes, as well as recovering your website in case of disaster.

Nowadays, many people simply forget to backup their enterprise website: Maybe the stress of running their business, the lack of knowledge or any other reasons.

Some of the bad scenarios when you need a site backup:

  • Hacked site recovery – In case you need to recover your business website very fast, and in the same way it was, you need a backup.
  • WordPress updates break your website – It happens. Every time you make a theme or plugin update, make sure you do a backup before. Most of the people put those updates on “auto” mode, meaning your WordPress site can go down while your potential clients are surfing on it. That’s bad!
  • Cheap hosting – One of the biggest problems with those cheap hosting providers ($1/month, $5/month, $15/month) with UNLIMITED traffic, UNLIMITED domains and other misleading offers may disappear after a few weeks you just bought their plan(s). Guess what?! Your website will disappear, too. In order to keep your website online, you need someone (person or software) to take care of it, and taking prompt action in case of any problems.

In any case, you need a fresh and well-structured backup of your website. But these WordPress site maintenance services aren’t only about backups. I also provide Security protection for your site and implement the last réglementation in matter of WordPress security. Your website is in safe hands and your enterprise will continue to prosper.

Why is WordPress website maintenance important?

WordPress is the most successful CMS (*content management system). Due to its heavy use worldwide, however, it is also a popular target for hackers. Similar to an operating system on the computer, WordPress must be updated regularly. Functionalities are expanded and security gaps are closed. Once regularly updated, WordPress is stable and secure. However, WordPress installations that are rarely updated or not updated at all are vulnerable and run the risk of being infected by malicious code.

I take care of all the necessary details to make your WordPress website more secure and regularly update the WordPress core system and all plugins used. In the first step, I carry out a basic check of your WordPress website. I check the WordPress core data, plugins and themes used. I check the performance and carry out the first security checks. Your system is checked for security gaps and for viruses, malware or Trojans. I am interested in the general condition of your website and the associated immunity of the system. As soon as the basis is right, all further work follows.

I keep your WordPress website up to date with regular updates

For the operation of a professional WordPress website, it is necessary to ensure regular updates of the system and the installed plugins and themes. Regular updates are the basic work for a safe and stable WordPress website. I carry out these essential tasks and constantly stabilize the immune system of your website. At the same time, we check the compatibility of the individual plugins and the functionality of the entire website after each update.

I create backups of your WordPress website

Your website is important to your business and often the focus of many marketing efforts. A successful website puts a lot of time and energy into it. This business area can be temporarily paralyzed by WordPress problems such as incompatible plugins or themes. This is not yet about hacker attacks or other infections. That’s why regular backups are the reinsurance of your website. Thanks to a WordPress backup, we can quickly restore normal operation of your website in an emergency. I take care of your WordPress security and create regular data backups on external servers and secure your business sustainably.

I check your WordPress website after each update

In addition to the necessary updates to the WordPress core version and the plugins used to keep your website stable and up-to-date, a subsequent check of your website for functionality is mandatory. Since plugins are offered by different developers and companies, incompatibilities can never be ruled out. Especially when using many plugins, the risk increases and problems can occur. Therefore, a function test of the website after each update should be routine. I offer you this routine and can also carry out an analysis of the plugins you use to determine whether they are necessary.

I do the work for you. You save time and money.

I am your specialized service provider for the care and maintenance of WordPress websites. As a web developer, I’ve been dealing with WordPress for many years (since 2008, more exactly) and have gained extensive experience. Benefit from my knowledge and save time and money and concentrate on your core business. I concentrate on your WordPress website and take care of all technically demanding maintenance work. I keep an eye on all components and carry out major WordPress upgrades, updates and minor updates to plugins and themes.

I carry out security scans to detect malware and other infections, check the availability of your website (up-time monitoring) and create regular backups. If there are problems with the website, I will inform you in good time and offer solutions at short notice. The maintenance packages include all the important functions to keep your WordPress website stable, secure and long-term.


For other WordPress website maintenance services, such as adding new content (text, images, WooCommerce products), as well as adding new features, the price is $75/hour (negotiable, depending of the nature of tasks and the number of hours you need). For urgent WordPress support, you can contact me anytime.