Keep Your Website Optimized & Up-to-Date
Struggling to juggle website maintenance with running your Chicago-based business? Emily Journey & Associates offers reliable and responsive website management packages for established businesses and nonprofits in Chicago, IL.
- Dedicated Chicago website management since 2012
- Flexible monthly plans for businesses and nonprofits
- Direct access to your website manager with 24-hour response time
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Security, updates, backups, and SEO best practices
We take a strategic and intentional approach to keeping your website optimized on the back end and beautiful on the front end to ensure users get a seamless experience–and you get the website traffic your business needs.
Our expert team of Chicago web management, SEO, and digital marketing professionals can help you increase sales and profit margins while decreasing web development costs.
Contact our friendly office today to learn more about your options for web management in Chicago, IL.
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Providing everything you need (and nothing you don’t)
Unprofessional, overpriced website managers are the reality for so many businesses. But hiring subpar marketing services in Chicago doesn’t have to be your reality.
Emily Journey focuses on the important things — the details that keep your website up to date and running smoothly.
We create a personalized plan based on your website’s needs and goals. So your website gets customized support, and you don’t pay for anything you don’t need.
Why Choose Us for Website Management in Chicago, IL?
Emily Journey & Associates (EJ&A) is headquartered in the Midwest and provides website management services and training for companies in Chicago and nationwide.
Choose EJ&A for your Chicago web services if you want direct access to your website manager. Founded in 2012 by Emily Journey, the EJ&A team has a reputation for a high standard of professionalism.
Companies choose Emily Journey & Associates for our consultative approach and our depth of experience with the WordPress platform.
Website Management Services in Chicago at a Glance
- Local expertise: Trusted website management for Chicago businesses and nonprofits since 2012.
- Flexible plans: Choose from Basic, Premium or Custom monthly packages tailored to your website’s complexity.
- Direct access: Work with a dedicated website manager who responds within 24 hours.
- Comprehensive support: Security, backups, updates, domain and hosting management, troubleshooting, and more. E-commerce, membership sites, podcasts, and WordPress Multisite support available with Premium plans.
- Training options: Add WordPress training or SEO training to build in-house confidence and reduce long-term costs.
- Custom solutions: From basic maintenance to content publishing to social media management, get only the services your Chicago business actually needs.
Find out more about our WordPress website management services in Chicago. Call us at (844) 972-6224 or contact us through our website maintenance inquiry form.
Chicago Web Management Plans
As a Chicago area business manager, you don’t have the time, resources, or knowledge base to manage your website efficiently. Or maybe you do, but you’d rather spend your resources directly on product development, relationship building, or whatever makes your company tick.
At the same time, you don’t need to hire an in-house, full-time website manager. What options are you left with?
Here is what a qualified website manager at Emily Journey & Associates provides for you.
Basic website management services
The Basic Website Management Package is perfect for organizations with informational websites. With a Basic plan, your EJ&A website manager works to ensure your site is consistently up-to-date, secure, user-friendly, and visible.
Monthly website support with the Basic Website Management Package includes:
- Security updates and backups
- Frontend (public-facing) website updates and changes as requested
- Theme and plugin updates
- Server and hosting management activities
- Domain management
- Phone and email consultation
- Research and troubleshooting
- Preferred pricing for larger projects
- Direct access to your website manager
Does this sound like what you need in a website management plan? Contact us today!
Premium website management services
The Premium Website Management Package allows for more attention to be devoted to your website each month. It provides advanced support for websites using e-commerce, membership portals, multi-site, event calendars, and other types of websites requiring more attention.
Monthly website support with the Premium Website Management Package includes:
- All services and benefits in the Basic Website Management Package
- Support for e-commerce websites or membership websites
- WordPress Multisite support
- Support for websites with podcasts
- More frequent website editing
- Up to 1 hour of WordPress training per month
- Publishing content such as SEO articles, videos, or events (content creation is a separate service)
Contact our friendly office about our Chicago web services at (844) 972-6224.
Other website management services for Chicago businesses
Sometimes your website management needs are more complicated. As a full-service website consulting company, Emily Journey & Associates is equipped to achieve the goals you have for your website.
The following services are available at preferred pricing for our Chicago website management clients:
- Extensive copywriting or content development
- Website migration
- Social media management
- Domain name transfer
- Graphic design services
We provide complete Chicago website design and development and SEO services, including content creation, when your needs extend beyond website management services.
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SEO Training & WordPress Training for Chicago Small Businesses
While many enterprises and SMBs are pressed for time and must hire website managers in Chicago out of simple necessity, if you are a small to medium-sized business with the time and desire to learn more about search engine optimization and WordPress website management, we are here to help!
“Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Self-sufficiency with WordPress and SEO pays dividends for the long haul.
SEO training
Our SEO training is customized to your skill level, industry, and organizational needs and goals. When you schedule in-person or virtual SEO training with EJ&A, you get:
- A comprehensive training session customized to your business.
- Support to create a complete SEO implementation strategy based on your unique products and services.
- A follow-up session to review your work and get feedback for improvements.
- An additional 30 days of ongoing support and content review after training.
WordPress training
Make the most of your WordPress website by consulting with one of our experienced Chicago WordPress experts. With personalized WordPress training, you’ll develop the skills and confidence you need to manage your website in-house. Whether you choose in-person or virtual sessions, be prepared for an interactive, hands-on experience:
- Two intensive, one-on-one sessions lasting 4 hours each.
- Receive the video recordings of your training sessions for review at your convenience (available only with virtual training).
- Receive an additional 60 days of access to your instructor for follow-up questions and consultation.
Interested in learning more about training? Contact us today to speak to our Training Coordinator about your options.
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How Much Website Management Do I Need?
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. Your site might need different levels of management at different times. And someone with a personal blog won’t need as much management as a complex e-commerce website. While there’s no single answer to this question, one thing is certain: website management is important.
How can you determine how much website management your site needs at any given time? The first step is to consider what type of website you have.
- How complex is your site?
- How much traffic does it get?
- Does it include advanced functionalities?
Generally, the bigger your website, the more management it will need to continue running smoothly.
Regardless of your website’s size, there are a few key signs to watch for that can indicate it’s time to get help managing your website in Chicago. You might need website support if:
- It’s not loading quickly
- Your plugins are malfunctioning
- It’s not ranking highly in search engine results
- The design is becoming outdated
- Users are experiencing errors
- It hasn’t been backed up recently
These are all signs you should make website management a priority.
While inactive websites might do okay with spot cleaning—meaning hourly consulting might be enough—growing businesses find that a monthly website management package is a better fit than paying by the hour. The peace of mind alone is worth the investment.
The best way to find out how much website management you need is to speak with our coordinator, Erin Brooks. Erin will assess your needs and provide you with a customized quote.
Contact our friendly office to discuss our Chicago website management services.
Office: (844) 972-6224 Contact Us
FAQ: Website Management in Chicago, IL
What is included in your website management services?
Website management services include security updates, backups, theme and plugin updates, domain and hosting management, troubleshooting, and direct access to a website manager. Premium and custom plans also cover e-commerce websites, membership sites, podcasts, and WordPress Multisite.
Do small businesses need website management?
Yes. Even small business websites require regular updates and security monitoring to stay functional and visible in search results. A maintenance plan ensures your site runs smoothly and protects your business from downtime or security risks.
How fast is your response time for website updates?
Emily Journey & Associates provides direct access to your website manager with a guaranteed 24-hour response time for clients.
Can you provide additional digital marketing services?
Yes. In addition to website management, we offer SEO services, WordPress training, SEO training, AI Efficiency training, social media management, content creation, and full website redesigns.
Do you only work with Chicago businesses?
No. While this page highlights our website management services in Chicago, IL, Emily Journey & Associates offers website management to businesses and nonprofits nationwide.
How do I choose the right website management plan?
The right plan depends on your website’s size and complexity. Informational websites often fit the Basic plan, while e-commerce, membership, or high-traffic sites benefit from the Premium plan. Read our guide on evaluating website management plans.
