Frequently Asked Questions
About Our WordPress Maintenance Memberships
How much does it cost?
We have three different plans that fit almost any company. For more information about our plans, see our pricing tables here.
Is there really no contract?
No contract. Seriously. You can cancel your wpXPRESS membership at any time. We’ll probably be sad that we don’t get to work with you anymore. Other than that, there’s really no baggage to deal with if you decide membership is just not working for you.
Can I request changes to my website?
Of course. That’s one of the main things we do for you: update the content of your site. Your membership includes unlimited content updates. Need to add a staff member? Just email us their photo, name, and bio. Need a new location added? Just send over the new address and store name. Want an urgent wording change? Shoot us an email. We take care of all that kind of stuff for you.
Do you do search engine optimization (SEO)?
We install and configure the All in One SEO Pro plugin* on your site. This helps optimize your content for Google search ranking. If you already use an SEO plugin and prefer to keep it, can help optimize its settings.
On our Boxcar and Dining Car plans, we will help you claim and optimize your Google My Business and Facebook listings, plus 1 other such as Yelp or Angie’s list.
If you need more advanced SEO, such as regular content writing, link building, etc, we can refer you to some great SEO companies and work with them to implement their strategy on your site.
Do you do reputation management?
Yes!* We include Starfish Reviews plugin, a great solution for following up with your clients and encouraging them to leave you 5-star reviews on public ratings platforms such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, etc. We also include WP Review Slider Pro to display your best reviews on your website and automatically refresh them as you receive new reviews.
Can you incorporate an email newsletter for me?
We can set-up an email newsletter signup option on your website and integrate it with most email marketing solutions (eg. MailChimp, Aweber, Drip, etc).
It says you are available 24/7, what does that mean?
We proactively fix issues on your site before anyone sees them. If you have a crisis, we have staff available 24hrs per day, 7 days a week, to take care of emergencies. Plus we’re available around the clock business days for normal requests.
How do I contact you?
The best and fastest way to reach us is through our Contact page.
Do you offer hosting?
Can I change my plan after I sign-up?
Yes, we want the best fit for you or your company. So we’re happy to adjust your plan as needed. Just let us know and we can get that taken care of for you.
How will I be billed?
You will be billed automatically on a set day everything month, usually the same day of the month that you signed up.
What types of payment do you accept?
You can use almost any kind of credit or debit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or a PayPal account. We can also accept US ACH payment, if you let us know so we can send you a special setup link.
What’s included in your unlimited edits?
Want a post published? Need a staff member added? A new product listed? Or perhaps you want your logo changed, or the layout of your site tweaked, or maybe a little snippet of code implemented. That’s all included. Anything we can complete in 30 minutes is considered 1 “job” and you get as many jobs as you need. However, we don’t do things that take tons of time like redesigning your whole site, writing posts or other content, designing a new logo, or custom development projects.
What's the difference between the Dining Car and Boxcar plans?
They are very similar, the main difference is that the Dining Car plan includes our cloud hosting as well. Since we get even more involved to manage and maintain your hosting, that plan costs a little more. But it means even less hassle for you.
If you’re happy with your hosting, then the Boxcar plan is probably the best fit.
Are there limits to the tasks you can handle?
To keep support requests reasonable, we offer unlimited 30-minute content changes and edit jobs. This includes things like adding photos, updating written content, posting a blog post provided by you,
Will you support more than one site?
Yes, we can manage all your websites. Our plans are set-up for one website, but you can add as many plans as you would like.
How does onboarding work?
Becoming a member is a simple process, just fill out this short form. Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be taken to another form where you can securely submit the login information for your site. After we have received that, we’ll begin connecting and optimizing your website. It usually takes about 48hrs on business days. We’ll let you know when that process is complete, and you can then request any edits, changes, or tweaks you want us to take care of.
What kind of security do you provide?
We install and configure iThemes Security Pro. It’s one of the very best WordPress security plugins, but it also manages to not be too “heavy” and slow your site down. We also setup daily Malware scanning, and backup your website on the cloud. You can feel at ease knowing your site will always be secure and can quickly be restored, should anything go wrong.
Do you manage Eommerce websites?
Yes! We love WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads sites and support them on our Boxcar and Dining car plans.
Do you manage Podcast websites?
Yes! We love listening to Podcasts, and will support, setup, and manage your podcast, using either the Blubrry PowerPress or Seriously Simple Podcasts plugins.
Does it matter what hosting provider I use?
It doesn’t matter as far as your wpXPRESS membership is concerned. We can maintain and manage WordPress websites on any hosting provider. However, you may want to change providers if your provider is using outdated software (like PHP 5.5 or lower) or is slow. If you decide you want to change, we can make recommendations, and even help migrate your site to the new host.
Where is your team located?
Our team is currently located in Idaho and in the Philippines, which allows for round-the-clock support.
What are your normal response and resolution times?
For normal-priority requests, we almost always respond within 24hrs. Often we’re able to complete your task before we respond. Other requests may take longer or more clairifcation from you, and so can take several days to complete.
* Some features in the FAQ may only apply to certain plans. See the pricing table and click the “Details” buttons to see which features are included in each plan.