WordPress maintenance for sites that can't go down.
Founder-led. Same engineer on every ticket. Plain-English reports, no agency layers between you and the fix.
- ✓ Same-day pickup on emergencies
- ✓ Month-to-month, cancel anytime
Everything your WordPress site needs
Four pillars, one engineer. Pick what you need or bundle them into a maintenance plan.
WordPress Maintenance
- Staging-tested updates
- Uptime monitoring
- Daily off-site backups
…so your site stays healthy and you never lose a thing.
Learn moreEmergency Help
- Site down?
- Hacked?
- Broken after an update?
…rapid intake, same-day pickup for new requests.
Learn morePerformance Solutions
- Speed & LCP optimization
- Caching & image delivery
- Core Web Vitals tuning (INP)
…to keep visitors engaged and Google happy.
Learn moreSecurity Solutions
- Firewall & WAF setup
- Malware removal & recovery
- Login protection & monitoring
…to keep threats out and audit logs clean.
Learn moreA WordPress practice, not an agency
WP Pirates is run by Andrew Ivanov — Founder & CTO. One engineer on every ticket. No junior handoffs, no account managers reading scripts, no upsells dressed up as recommendations.
If you've been bouncing between agencies trying to get a straight answer about why your site is slow or breaking, this is the model you've been looking for.
More about AndrewHow I work
Specific commitments — not "integrity" and "excellence" platitudes.
Staging-first, always
No update, plugin, or config change touches production until it's run cleanly in staging. If you don't have one, I set it up first.
Plain-English reports
Monthly summary of what changed, what was patched, what threats were blocked, and what's next. No jargon, no padding.
Named admin access
My own admin user, audit-logged, removed when the engagement ends. No shared credentials, ever.
Month-to-month
No annual lock-in on maintenance plans. Cancel any month — I'd rather earn the retainer than trap you in it.
Latest from the blog
Practical WordPress operations notes — written, not generated.
The Complete Guide to Core Web Vitals for WordPress (2026 Edition)
Learn how to optimize your WordPress site for Google's Core Web Vitals — including INP, the metric that replaced FID — and improve your search rankings.
April 8, 2026 · By Andrew Ivanov Security10 Essential WordPress Security Tips for 2026
Protect your WordPress site from hackers with these essential security measures that every site owner should implement.
March 4, 2026 · By Andrew Ivanov PerformanceAdvanced WordPress Speed Optimization Techniques
Take your WordPress performance to the next level with these advanced optimization techniques that go beyond the basics.
February 12, 2026 · By Andrew IvanovQuick answers
The four questions I get asked most. See full FAQ →
What does the free site assessment include?
A Lighthouse + Core Web Vitals scan, a plugin and theme vulnerability check, and a top-issues list with what's urgent vs. nice-to-have. Sent as a written report — no obligation, no sales call required.
Do you work on sites you didn't build?
Almost always — that's most of my work. I take over WordPress sites built by other agencies, freelancers, or in-house teams every week.
How fast do you respond to emergencies?
Routine inquiries get a written reply within one business day. New (non-client) emergencies are picked up the same day where possible. Existing Premium-plan clients have a 30-minute response SLA written into their agreement.
Are maintenance plans month-to-month?
Yes. No annual lock-in, cancel any month. If I'm not earning the retainer, you should be able to leave without a fight.
Ready to stop worrying about your WordPress site?
Send me your URL — I'll send back a written assessment within one business day. No call required.