Maintenance Plans
Shadeflower understands the demands of running a small business. You have better things to do than worry about your website, which is why Shadeflower now offers Website Maintenance Plans for WordPress and Squarespace sites. A maintenance plan helps ensure that your website is always running in tip-top shape and looking its very best.
Seedling
Starter PlanFor small sites that just need seasonal care and a touch of attention. Perfect for sites that don’t change often but need to stay healthy and secure.
+ 1 Service Request (includes up to 5 content modifications)
+ Quarterly software & plugin updates
+ Quarterly site cleanup & performance check
+ Quarterly analytics snapshot
+ Minor technical work
Discounted hourly rate for additional work
+ Setup Fee: $149*
Daisy
Essentials Package- For smaller sites that need just a little TLC each month. Perfect for brochure, personal, or simple store websites with limited content updates.
- 1 Service Request (includes up to 5 content modifications)
- Monthly software & plugin updates
- Monthly site cleanup & performance check
- Monthly analytics snapshot
- Minor technical fixes
- Discounted hourly rate for additional work
- Setup Fee: $149*
Peony
Standard Package- For growing sites that need consistent updates. Ideal for brochure, blog, or small e‑commerce sites with moderate content changes.
- 2 Service Requests (includes up to 5 content modifications)
- Monthly software & plugin updates
- Monthly site cleanup & performance check
- Monthly analytics snapshot
- Minor technical fixes
- Discounted hourly rate for additional work
- Setup Fee: $149*
Hydrangea
Premium Package- For busy sites needing frequent updates. Best for e‑commerce or high‑traffic blogs that need regular content changes and hands‑on care.
- 5 Service Requests (includes up to 25 content modifications)
- Monthly software & plugin updates
- Monthly site cleanup & performance check
- Monthly analytics snapshot
- Minor technical work
- Discounted hourly rate for additional work
- Setup Fee: $149*
Service Requests
Need that blog post reformatted? A video embedded? Some text removed or added? Or perhaps youhave a new product you want to showcase! Let Shadeflower handle it for you. No more worrying about formatting or how the end-design looks. Shadeflower’s professional design experience will result in your site looking its very best!
Depending on your plan, you will submit a Service Request Form with up to 5 Content Modifications. See “Modifications included” and “Not included” tabs below for further details.
Additional Content Modifications can be puchased for $20 each – or purchase a Service Request (bundle of 5 Content Modifications) for $75.
Note: Unused Service Requests and Content Modifications cannot be rolled over into the next month.
Minor Technical Issues
Sometimes small issues pop up — a downed page, a broken link, or even a puzzling email from your web provider. With your maintenance plan, all you have to do is send me an email, and I’ll look into it to see how I can help.
General Cleanup
Every month (or quarter, plan dependent), Shadeflower will run a check for downed and dead links, slow-loading pages, approve legitimate comments and remove any spam comments.
Software & Plugin Updates
With over 530 million WordPress users worldwide – and thousands more joining every day – it’s the most popular Content Management System (CMS) to date. Popularity, however, makes it a prime target for hackers and botnets. Does that mean you should avoid it altogether? Absolutely not! WordPress is a powerful, flexible platform, but like anything valuable, it needs regular upkeep to stay safe and run smoothly.
The WordPress community releases frequent security patches, theme updates, and plugin improvements to protect your site. Some updates are as simple as clicking a button, while others require more technical know‑how.
Squarespace operates differently — with a closed, all‑in‑one platform with limited third‑party plugins — but it still benefits from regular monitoring, feature updates, and security oversight to ensure everything stays up‑to‑date and functioning as it should.
With your maintenance plan membership, Shadeflower will handle the behind‑the‑scenes care for both WordPress and Squarespace sites — from updates and security checks to performance monitoring — so your website stays protected, polished, and ready to grow alongside your business.
Analytics Report
Once monthly (or quarterly, plan dependent), you’ll receive an email with a screenshot of your current web analytics that will offer insights into traffic, sales, user engagement, and more.
*Setup Fees
Setup Fees are waived for customers who have had Shadeflower Studios service their WordPress or Squarespace website within the last 12 months. Please use your coupon code at checkout to redeem.
Contract Terms
Please review the Contract Terms for complete details. Upon subscribing to a plan, Shadeflower will send you a contract to sign before work can begin.
Modifications Included
Modifications, additions, and deletions to existing pages/content, including:
- Company News
- Text and Copyediting
- Blog Posts
- Photos & Videos
- Hyperlinks (including social media buttons or widgets)
- Forms (up to 10 fields)
- Basic Meta Tags/SEO
- Store Products *
- Simple Store Settings *
If custom graphics, stock imagery, videos, or specialized coding is required, Shadeflower Studios will contact you as soon as possible with a quotation. Clients enrolled in a Website Maintenance Package will receive a discounted rate of $75 per hour.
* For eCommerce solutions already in place. Store Product updates are for current products on the site (deletions, edits, option changes, etc.). Examples of “simple store setting” alterations might include updating a Paypal address, shipping or tax changes, coupon codes, promotions and sales schedules, etc. New products are billed separately at $55 each.
Not Included
The services below are not included but are available at a discounted rate of $75 p/hour*.
- eCommerce/store creation and/or payment integration
- Page or post additions
- Design modifications or total re-design
- Graphic design
- Specialized coding
- Form/feedback creation exceeding 10 fields
- Stock imagery and videos
- Custom graphics
- Training guides or videos
- Third-party web hosting issues (i.e., downed site, etc.)
- Domains, SSL, email or hosting management
* To take advantage of this discounted rate, Client must be either 1) currently on a service plan for 3 continuous months, or 2) pay for 3 continuous months in advance.
Client Responsibility
The Client agrees to provide timely and accurate materials, content, and access credentials as needed. This includes:
• Admin login credentials (or creation of an admin user account for SFS)
• Hosting and/or domain access, if applicable
• Payment processor access for e-commerce sites (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, Shopify, SquareUp)
• Current logos, images, text, SKUs, and any other relevant content
The Client is responsible for ensuring the legal use of all submitted content. Shadeflower Studios is not liable for copyright violations, plagiarism, or use of unlicensed media.
Please review Contract Terms for complete details. Upon subscribing to a plan, Shadeflower will send you a contract to sign before work can begin.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the difference between a Content Modification and a Service Request?
A Service Request is what you would submit to make Content Modifications to your site. A maximum of 5 Content Modifications may be submitted per Service Request.
Does Shadeflower Studios guarantee that my site won’t be breached?
Unfortunately, no. There is no company that can guarantee that (and if they do, they probably get around on flying pigs, too!). Botnets and hackers are getting more and more sophisticated all the time. It’s a bad guys versus the good guys on the Internet – but fortunately, there are a lot of good guys. Shadeflower works hard to keep on top of threats so that appropriate measures can be taken to protect your site.
How often are plugin, theme, and core updates released?
Depending on the plugins installed, updates and patches are sometimes released weekly. The core is less frequent, but security patches are usually released at least once a month.
Why do I have to pay a Setup Fee?
The fee pays for my time to optimize your website with my recommended plugins and security features and to familiarize myself with your site. The fee is waived for customers who have had Shadeflower Studios service their WordPress site within the last 12 months.
How do I submit a Service Request?
Visit the Member Resources page and click the Service Request Form link. You may submit up to 5 Content Modifications per Service Request. Please be as detailed as possible so that your modifications are done right the first time. But if Shadeflower has misinterpreted your request or it just doesn’t look the way you envisioned, simply let us know and we will amend it as soon as possible at no extra charge.
How soon will my Service Request be posted?
Your Service Request will post within 3 business days. Though if you need something done faster, please indicate that in your Service Request and I’ll do my best to make that happen!
Please note: Shadeflower Studios reserves the right to close business for any reason (i.e., holidays, vacation, family emergencies, bereavement, maternity, hospitalization, or sickness). Whenever possible, you will receive an email notification for a date when all new Service Requests must be submitted. If Shadeflower Studios is closed for an extended amount of time, your monthly membership fee may be prorated or refunded, at Shadeflower’s discretion.
What happens if one month I need more?
Shadeflower Studios wants to make life easier on you. For the occasional overages, you can purchase a Content Modification for $20 or a Service Request (bundle of 5 Content Modifications) for $75. If it makes more sense to upgrade, you can do so at any time without any commitments. Stay at your upgraded plan, or downgrade back to where you were – it’s up to you! Simply reach out to Shadeflower to amend. Note: Service plans are sold by the month and cannot be prorated. Downgrades and Upgrades will be effective after each billing cycle.
What if I decide to cancel?
I hope you will be so happy with my services that you wouldn’t ever dream of canceling – but I understand that things change. Simply reach out to Shadeflower via text or email and I’ll get you squared away. However, if you are dissatisfied with the service in any way, please let me know so that I can get a chance to make it right! Note: Service plans are sold by the month and cannot be prorated. Downgrades and Upgrades will be effective after each billing cycle.
I don’t have a WordPress or Squarespace site – can you still support my website?
Shadeflower specializes in WordPress and Squarespace sites, but is comfortable with many other platforms. Each platform has different needs and requirements. Please contact Shadeflower to see if a plan can be applied to your website.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 3:30 pm
Evening and weekend appointments available upon request
Contact Info
North Oaks, Minnesota
651-304-7953