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Ongoing website care that keeps your site fast, secure, and up to date. Updates, backups, speed monitoring, security patches, and content changes handled for you every month.
From onboarding to monthly peace of mind.
Onboarding and access
I collect logins, hosting details, and a list of known issues. Within 48 hours, monitoring and backups are active and your site is under professional care.
Full site audit
I check everything: outdated software, security vulnerabilities, broken links, page speed, mobile issues, and backup status. You get a report showing what needs attention.
Maintenance schedule
Updates, backups, and security patches happen on a set schedule so nothing falls through the cracks. Content change requests are handled within 1-2 business days.
Ongoing monitoring
Uptime monitoring catches problems within minutes. Speed and performance are checked monthly. If something breaks, I know before you do and fix it immediately.
Monthly reporting
A clear report showing everything I did, site health metrics, uptime stats, and any recommendations. No mystery about what your monthly fee covers.
Google did.
I didn't learn SEO from a blog. I worked with Google directly. They featured me on their Google Activate program all over Europe. If Google trusted me to represent them, you can trust me to rank you on them.
"Kristian listened to me from the beginning and provided a detailed plan for social media, emails, and my website. He lets you give feedback and works with your ideas, but if something doesn't fit, he tells you why. Thanks to his work, my website receives much more traffic, social media engagement is up, and emails perform much better than before. You can communicate with him in English or Spanish, which is very helpful. I highly recommend Kristian from Kreaktive!"
"We have been working with Kristian at KREAKTIVE for 4+ years now. They have designed more than 40+ websites for us and our clients - always impressive. The designs are fresh, creative, and always spot on. You won't regret working with Kristian"
"His keen eye for detail, innovative approach, and user-friendly designs have transformed my online presence. Since the launch of the new site, my sales have skyrocketed, and customer engagement has doubled. Kristian didn't just deliver a website; he delivered a game-changing asset to my business. If you're looking to elevate your digital footprint, Kreaktive is your go-to web designer!"
"I am extremely satisfied with the work done by this graphic design company! They have perfectly captured the essence of our casual fusion food restaurant through their creativity and professionalism. The corporate identity they have created for us is fresh, modern and totally unique, perfectly reflecting what we wanted to convey. In addition, the menu design is simply spectacular, with a visually appealing presentation that has received praise from our customers. I would without hesitation recommend the services of this company to anyone looking for exceptional graphic design work!"
"Working with Kreaktive for our marketing was our best choice! Kris is attentive and very creative to our company's ever changing dynamics. Our digital visibility has skyrocketed!"
"KREAKTIVE consistently excels in their website design work by creating visually stunning and user-friendly designs and website interfaces that go above and beyond. I'd recommend them to everyone!"
"Kreative is knowledgeable, professional, and thorough with their marketing strategies. Kris' support with our website and digital marketing has strengthened our branding as a company and generates solid organic leads! Thanks Kreative!"
"I would only trust the best with a project this big and Kristian exceeded all expectations. Flawless and creative designs that are well thought out. I will definitely keep coming back with other projects down the line."
"Kristian makes amazing websites!! I highly recommend his services."
"The best content creator, branding, and logo specialist in Colorado Springs"
"I worked with Kristian on my company's branding and website, and the experience was fantastic. He creatively guides you and offers multiple options until you find the perfect fit. He's always available and attentive to any changes or concerns you might have. He explains the entire process and functionality of your website every step of the way and is 100% available to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend him for his creativity, availability, and professionalism."
"I couldn't be more satisfied with Kristian's work in creating my clinic's website. His knowledge is top-notch. At first, I struggled to understand the process, but thanks to his patience and experience, everything came together perfectly. The result is very, very good: a functional, attractive website perfectly tailored to my needs. He's also always willing to help and contribute valuable ideas. If you're looking for someone who truly knows what they're doing and will be 100% involved in your project, Kreaktive is the best choice. Highly recommended! Thank you for your work :)"
Before you hire anyone
Google scores every website on speed, mobile experience, and code quality. It's public. The tool is called PageSpeed Insights, and you can run it on any website in 10 seconds. Here's a free trick: run it on your web designer's own site. That site is their best work. They've had unlimited time and zero client constraints. If their own website scores poorly, yours will be worse. Also:
Ask them: "How many leads did your last client's website generate?" If they can't answer, they build decorations, not businesses.
A designer who jumps straight to colors and fonts without asking who your customers are is building a portfolio piece, not a business tool.
If you can't take your site and leave whenever you want, you're renting, not buying. Ask who owns the code, the domain, and the hosting account.
A website nobody can find is an expensive business card. If your designer never brings up page titles, heading structure, or how people will actually find you on Google, you'll end up paying someone else to fix all of it six months from now.
Run their site through Google PageSpeed Insights. Takes 10 seconds. If their own site scores below 80, that's the best they can do. Your site will score the same or worse.
Per-page pricing means every new piece of content costs you more. Good designers price by project scope. You should be able to add a page when your business needs it, not when your budget allows it.
"It'll be done when it's done" is not a project plan. If they can't tell you what happens week by week, with clear checkpoints, your project will drag for months. Ask for the timeline before you sign anything.
Ask them straight: "Is this a theme or built from scratch?" If they hesitate, it's a theme. You won't notice the difference until you need something the template wasn't built for. Then you're stuck.
Problems I solve every day
This is the most common thing I hear from businesses looking for maintenance. You built a website, the person who built it moved on, and now updates, backups, and security patches are not happening. Here's how I fix that:
That fear is completely rational. A bad update on a live site can take your business offline. The solution is simple: never update on live. Here's how I handle it:
Sites slow down gradually as content, images, and plugins accumulate. By the time you notice, it has already been costing you customers. Here's how I prevent that:
Your site, your rules
WordPress, Shopify, custom JavaScript, headless CMS, static sites: the right choice depends on what your business actually needs, not what your developer prefers to build.
Need an online store? Shopify or WooCommerce. Content-heavy site that needs to rank? WordPress or Astro. Complex web app? React or Next.js. I'll recommend the platform that fits your budget, your team's comfort level, and your growth plans.
You should never feel locked into a platform because your developer only knows one.
A $6,500 investment. 47 pages. #1 rankings across 100 miles for 'wedding DJ' in Colorado. Here are the real numbers so you can decide if it's worth it.
FeaturedA $6,500 investment. 47 pages. #1 rankings across 100 miles for 'wedding DJ' in Colorado. Here are the real numbers so you can decide if it's worth it.
From invisible to #1 across 100 miles in 6 days
Your website, handled
I monitor, update, and protect your site every month so you never have to think about it.
| What I Do | What You Get & Why It Matters |
|---|---|
Monitor your uptime | You know the moment something breaks Your site is checked every 5 minutes. If it goes down, I get an alert and start fixing it before your customers notice. |
Run every update | Your software is never outdated or vulnerable CMS updates, plugin updates, dependency patches. I test each one on staging first so nothing breaks when it goes live. |
Back up everything daily | Your entire site can be restored in minutes Daily automated backups stored off-site. If anything goes wrong, I roll back to the last clean version. No data lost. |
Check your speed monthly | Your site stays fast as content grows New content, images, and features can slow things down over time. I catch and fix performance regressions before they affect your visitors. |
Patch security holes | Your site is hardened against attacks Security patches applied as soon as they are released. Login hardening, file permissions, and headers reviewed regularly. |
Send you a monthly report | You see exactly what your monthly fee covers A clear summary of every update, fix, and metric. Uptime stats, speed scores, and any recommendations for improvement. |
You know the moment something breaks
Your site is checked every 5 minutes. If it goes down, I get an alert and start fixing it before your customers notice.
Your software is never outdated or vulnerable
CMS updates, plugin updates, dependency patches. I test each one on staging first so nothing breaks when it goes live.
Your entire site can be restored in minutes
Daily automated backups stored off-site. If anything goes wrong, I roll back to the last clean version. No data lost.
Your site stays fast as content grows
New content, images, and features can slow things down over time. I catch and fix performance regressions before they affect your visitors.
Your site is hardened against attacks
Security patches applied as soon as they are released. Login hardening, file permissions, and headers reviewed regularly.
You see exactly what your monthly fee covers
A clear summary of every update, fix, and metric. Uptime stats, speed scores, and any recommendations for improvement.
Clear pricing, no surprises.
Starting at
Keep your website fast, secure, and up to date
Best When
You need someone watching your website so you can focus on your business
Software updates pile up, security patches go uninstalled, backups are outdated, and your site quietly slows down. One missed update can break functionality or expose you to hackers. This plan prevents all of that.
Always Included in Every Website
Why DMS?
An honest comparison so you can decide what's right for your business.
Performance-built. SEO-ready.
From $4,700
Pretty but slow.
$10,000-$50,000
Quick start. Low ceiling.
Wix $16/mo + 40-80 hrs
"Our old agency site scored 52 on PageSpeed. Kristian's rebuild hit 98 on launch day."
52 to 98 PageSpeed score
E-commerce client
You want a fast, SEO-optimized site that you actually own. No bloated page builders, no ongoing platform fees, no "call us to make a text change."
You need a simple site fast and have time to learn a builder. Works for basic brochure sites, but you'll hit walls on performance and SEO.
You need a large, complex web application with multiple developers. Expect higher costs and longer timelines.
Based on published web design pricing from Colorado agencies (March 2026). 15 agencies researched Including Infront Webworks, Red Egg Marketing, Intero Digital, Thrive Agency, SpearPoint Marketing, and 2 others.
Month-to-month. 30-day proof period with full refund.
Common questions
Quick answers to help you decide.
Monthly updates (CMS, plugins, dependencies), daily backups, uptime monitoring, speed optimization, security patches, and content changes. You get a monthly report showing everything I did, plus site health metrics. Think of it as a retainer for keeping your website in top shape.
Plans start at $150/mo. That covers the essentials: updates, backups, monitoring, and minor content changes. If you need more extensive work like new pages, design changes, or feature additions, I scope those separately and give you a price before starting.
Especially if your site is brand new. Software updates, security patches, and performance tuning start immediately. A new site without maintenance is like a new car without oil changes. It runs great for a while, then problems stack up.
Uptime monitoring catches it within minutes. I get an alert, diagnose the issue, and restore from the most recent backup if needed. Most downtime is resolved within an hour. Without monitoring, sites can be down for days before anyone notices.
Yes. Month-to-month, cancel with 30 days notice. No contracts, no cancellation fees. You stay because your site runs smoothly, not because you are locked in.
The maintenance plan includes minor content updates each month: text changes, image swaps, new blog posts, contact info updates. If a request is bigger (like a new page or feature), I will tell you upfront and quote it separately.
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More ways I can help
Search Google for what you offer. Someone is showing up and getting calls. Is it you? If not, you need:
Get found by customers actively searching for what you offer. I optimize your presence across Google Search and Maps.
People are asking ChatGPT who to hire. Are you the answer? If not, you need:
Appear when people ask ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity for recommendations. The new frontier of search.
People judge your business in 5 seconds based on how you look. Do you look pro? If not, you need:
Stand out from competitors with a memorable brand identity that resonates with your ideal customers.
Your strategist
Founder & Lead Strategist at Digital Marketing Services
Ranked #1 freelance web designer by Clutch. 17+ years building websites and SEO strategies that bring real results for small businesses.
Try it risk-free. If you don't see real progress in 30 days, I'll refund every cent.
