WordPress managed security, update, and backup service rates
Hands-on WordPress care from San Diego cybersecurity specialist Jim Walker, The Hack Repair Guy™. Every plan comes with no contracts, a 30-day full refund guarantee, and our free HackRepair.com cleanup guarantee. Curious how it works for others? Read the client video and written reviews, and see the Secured & Monitored badge that active clients display on their sites.
Managed WordPress Security & Updates
Annual billing: $164.45/yr (1 month free)
- First-week 9-point manual security hardening and root cleanup
- 24/7 uptime, malware, file-change, and Google reputation monitoring
- Weekly hand-tested WordPress core and plugin updates
- 60-day offsite encrypted cloud backups (files and database)
- Free HackRepair.com malware cleanup guarantee
- Direct phone and email support with Jim Walker: (619) 479-6637
Ten-Pack Multi-Site Managed Service
$4.99/site for up to 10 sites · flat rate, one Ten-Pack per 10 sites
- 24/7 human monitoring, weekly hand-tested updates, and 60-day cloud backups for up to 10 WordPress installations
- Shared-hosting cross-contamination protection across addon domains
- Free HackRepair.com cleanup coverage on every enrolled domain
- Agency support: we handle the maintenance behind the scenes for your clients
- Quarterly ($149.55), Semi-Annual ($299.10), or Annual ($598.20) billing options
Calculate your monthly rate and first-week hardening plan
Business sites pay $14.95/mo per site, and our $49.85/mo Ten-Pack covers up to 10 WordPress installations for web designers and agencies ($4.99 per site).
More than 10 sites? Each Ten-Pack is a flat $49.85 for up to 10 sites. Call Jim and we’ll set it up.
- Full malware and root-folder audit plus free HackRepair.com cleanup guarantee
- Weekly hand-tested WordPress core and plugin updates (no .maintenance lockouts)
- 60-day independent cloud backups (files and database) stored off your host
On-demand WordPress migrations, audits, and PHP 8.3 upgrades
Need a one-time technical project handled without a monthly subscription? Call Jim at (619) 479-6637 or send a request.
WordPress Website Migration Service ($79)
Full migration of up to two WordPress installations to a new web host or domain name, including serialized database updates and DNS checks.
WordPress Security Review ($79)
Manual inspection of your root directories, wp-config.php, .htaccess, administrator accounts, plugins, database tables, and server logs with hardening fixes.
Cloudflare WAF, Speed & Security Setup ($79)
Cloudflare CDN, DNS, SSL, and Web Application Firewall (WAF) setup to block botnets at the network edge and speed up page loads. (Included free on request for active monthly clients.)
PHP 8.2 / 8.3 Compatibility Upgrade ($79)
Fix "It does not work with your version of PHP" warnings, check older plugins and themes, upgrade your hosting PHP version, and test your live forms and pages.
SEO Security Review & Settings Cleanup ($30)
Review of Yoast or RankMath SEO settings, cleanup of thin tag archives, Google Search Console checks, and inspection for spam link injections.
One-Time Updates, Backups & Troubleshooting (From $30)
Stuck in maintenance mode, dealing with a broken plugin update, or need a clean offsite backup before making changes? Fast troubleshooting starting at $30.
How HackGuard compares with security plugins
| Protection & Maintenance | HackGuard.com ($14.95/mo · $4.99 Ten-Pack) | Security Plugins Only (Wordfence / Sucuri Plugin) | Shared Web Host Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who watches your site? | Jim Walker (25+ yr US cybersecurity specialist) + 24/7 monitoring | Automated signature rules only (you must read and act on alerts) | Automated server daemon; no WordPress-level oversight |
| Weekly plugin and core updates | Hand-tested weekly in a browser; no .maintenance lockouts | Unattended auto-updates that can break layouts or PHP compatibility | Forced core updates or left unpatched |
| If hacked under active care | Free malware cleanup by HackRepair.com ($279 value) | $299 to $499+ emergency cleanup fee or paid plan upgrade | Account suspended (503) until you hire a specialist |
| Backup storage and retention | 60-day independent offsite cloud backups + free restore help | Usually excluded or stored inside your own /wp-content/ folder | Same-server snapshots (7 to 14 days); $50 to $150 restore fees |
| First-week hardening | 9-point manual audit (.htaccess, wp-config, cron, unused plugin removal) | Default plugin setup; leaves unused files and bloated cron rows | None |
| Direct human support | Call Jim directly in San Diego: (619) 479-6637 | Forum threads or ticket queues | Chat scripts that blame third-party WordPress plugins |