Service · Server management

Servers, kept healthy.

Ongoing management for the Linux servers behind your websites: updates, hardening, tuning and monitoring, handled by someone who also understands the sites they run.

On this page

Overview
Who it’s for
What’s included
How it works
Pricing & deliverables
Common questions

01 · Overview

What is server management?

Server management is the ongoing care of the Linux servers your websites run on: installing security patches, upgrading PHP and the web server, tuning the database and caching, watching resources and fixing problems before they cause downtime.

Many servers are set up once and then left alone. Over time, software falls out of date, logs fill the disk and old access keys stay active. Managed servers stay current, secure and documented.

Because I also build and maintain websites, I manage servers with the sites in mind: updates are tested against your site, and performance tuning targets what your pages actually need.

02 · Audience

Who it's for.

VPS ownersBusinesses with a server but no one looking after it.
AgenciesAgencies hosting client websites who need reliable server care.
Inherited serversServers set up by a previous developer with no documentation.
Busy websitesSites where downtime directly costs sales or leads.

03 · Value

Why it matters.

An unmanaged server is a quiet risk. Outdated software is the most common way in for attackers, and full disks or memory leaks cause outages at the worst moments.

Regular maintenance keeps websites fast and online, and a clear record of the setup means anyone can pick it up if needed.

Maintenance & updates

Operating system, web server and PHP kept current without breaking the sites on them.

OS and security patches
PHP version upgrades
Database maintenance
Log and disk space checks
Scheduled maintenance windows
Change notes for each update

Linux
Ubuntu
PHP

Hardening & access

Fewer ways in, and clear control over who has access.

Firewall rules
SSH keys and fail2ban
Least-privilege user access
SSL renewals
Secure file permissions
Access reviews

Security
SSH
Firewall

Performance & monitoring

Servers tuned for the sites they run, with alerts before small issues become outages.

Caching and PHP-FPM tuning
Database query checks
Uptime and resource alerts
Traffic spike planning
Cron and queue health
Incident fixes

Monitoring
Nginx
Redis

Process

How it works.

Four clear stages, one person from start to finish.

01 · Audit

Know the server.

Current setup, risks and performance reviewed and written up.

02 · Fix

Close the gaps.

Security and performance issues fixed in order of risk.

03 · Monitor

Alerts before outages.

Uptime, resources and logs watched continuously.

04 · Maintain

Every month.

Updates, checks and a short report on what changed.

04 · Pricing

What affects the price.

Every project gets a fixed price and timeline in writing before work starts. These are the main factors that shape it:

Number of serversOne VPS or several servers.
Stack complexityWeb server, database, caching and extra services.
Current conditionHow much needs fixing at the start.
Response needsStandard support or faster response for critical sites.
ReportingMonthly summaries and documentation.

05 · Deliverables

What you get.

An audit and written record of your server
Security patches and PHP upgrades
Hardened access and firewall rules
Performance tuning for your sites
Uptime and resource alerts
A monthly summary of changes

Why work with me

One person, one standard.

7+ years

Building and running websites for businesses across healthcare, e-commerce, agencies and more.

80+ sites

Launched on WordPress and Shopify, on schedule and within budget.

99.9% uptime

Across the hosting and servers I manage for clinics and brands.

One contact

The person who designs your site also builds, hosts and maintains it. Nothing gets lost between teams.

Questions

Common questions.

Straight answers about server management. Anything else, just ask.

Still have a question?Ask me directly — no sales team in between.

Which servers do you manage?

Linux VPS and cloud servers running Ubuntu or similar, including Cloudways and cPanel servers, mainly for WordPress and WooCommerce sites.

Can you manage a server my previous developer set up?

Yes. I start with an audit, document what is there and fix the risky parts first.

Do you offer emergency help?

Yes. If a server is down or compromised, contact me on WhatsApp or by phone and I will look into it straight away.

Is server management part of a care plan?

It can be. Care plans can include the server, the website or both.

Will updates take my website offline?

Updates are planned for quiet hours and tested first where possible, so most changes cause no visible downtime.

Do I keep root access to my server?

Yes. The server stays in your account, and access is documented so you are never locked out.