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Protect your digital presence with robust security solutions built to safeguard your data and reputation. From proactive monitoring to threat prevention, we help you stay secure while your business continues to grow.

Your website is never finished. The moment it goes live, it becomes a target.

 

Every update, integration, plugin and third-party connection introduces opportunity for growth, but also risk. Threats evolve daily, platforms change constantly, and yesterday’s secure setup can quickly become today’s vulnerability. A one-off security fix or an occasional update is not enough.

 

Verve’s™ Website Security Retainers provide proactive, ongoing protection for websites that matter. We monitor, harden and defend sites continuously, reducing risk, preventing downtime and responding fast when issues arise. Whether your site was built by Verve, another agency, or an internal team, our retainers are designed to keep it secure, stable and operational as your business grows.

 

Working with Verve™ gives you instant access to a team of developers and security-minded specialists who obsess over one thing. Keeping your website safe, fast and available for your customers.

Why Website Security Matters

Website security is no longer a technical nice-to-have. It is a business-critical requirement.

 

Modern websites process customer data, payment information, enquiries and behavioural insights every day. They integrate with CRMs, email platforms, analytics tools and third-party services. Each connection expands the attack surface and increases the consequences of failure.

 

Common threats we see include malware injections, brute force attacks, plugin vulnerabilities, compromised admin accounts and unauthorised file changes. Many attacks go unnoticed for weeks or months, quietly damaging performance, SEO visibility and customer trust long before they are discovered.

 

A hacked website rarely fails gracefully. It can be taken offline without warning, flagged by search engines, blocked by browsers or used to distribute spam and malicious code. For ecommerce sites, this means lost revenue. For lead generation sites, it means lost enquiries. For brands, it means reputational damage that is hard to undo.

 

Reactive security is expensive. Fixing a breach after the fact often involves emergency development time, forensic investigation, data clean-up and reputational recovery. Ongoing protection reduces the likelihood of incidents and ensures fast, controlled response when issues occur.

 

Security is not about fear. It is about control.

Should I trust Verve™ with my website security?

Entrusting someone with your website security means handing them responsibility for your data, your customers and your reputation. That trust needs to be earned.

Security Done Properly

1. Proactive security monitoring

We do not wait for problems to surface. Our retainers are built around proactive monitoring that identifies vulnerabilities, suspicious behaviour and platform risks before they escalate.

We continuously review logs, scan for known exploits, monitor file integrity and track platform changes. This allows us to spot unusual activity early and take action before your website is compromised or disrupted.

Security should be quiet, consistent and preventative. That is how we treat it.

2. Experience securing Verve™-built and third-party websites

Whilst we build bespoke websites in-house, a large proportion of the sites we secure were built elsewhere.

We regularly take over security responsibility for WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento 2, Hyva and Shopify builds developed by previous agencies or internal teams. We are comfortable working with legacy codebases, complex plugin stacks and custom integrations.

Our approach is platform-agnostic. We assess what is there, identify risks, and put controls in place that work with your existing setup rather than against it.

3. Rapid response and issue resolution

When something goes wrong, speed matters.

Our retainers include defined response processes and clear escalation paths. If a vulnerability is discovered or an incident occurs, our development team is ready to investigate, isolate and resolve the issue quickly.

You are not dealing with a ticket queue or outsourced support desk. You are working directly with the people responsible for securing and maintaining your site.

4. Structured retainer model with clear scope

Security only works when expectations are clear.

Our retainers are structured, scoped and transparent. You know what is included, how monitoring is handled, how incidents are managed and where responsibilities sit.

This is a long-term partnership, not an open-ended support arrangement. We focus on protecting your website properly, not selling unnecessary extras.

What's included in our security retainers?

Our Website Security Retainers are designed to provide layered protection, combining prevention, monitoring and response. Each retainer is tailored to the complexity and risk profile of your website, but core elements remain consistent.

Security audits and vulnerability scanning
We begin by understanding your website properly. This includes auditing platform versions, plugins, themes, server configuration and integrations. We identify known vulnerabilities, outdated dependencies and high-risk areas that require attention. Ongoing vulnerability scanning ensures new threats are identified as they emerge, not months after they are exploited.
Malware detection and removal
Malware does not always announce itself. We monitor for malicious files, injected scripts and suspicious behaviour that may indicate compromise. If malware is detected, we act quickly to remove it, repair affected files and secure the entry point to prevent recurrence. Clean-up is handled by developers who understand your platform, not automated scripts that risk breaking functionality.
Firewall configuration and protection
Firewalls are a critical layer of defence, but only when configured correctly. We implement and manage firewall rules designed to block common attack vectors, reduce brute force attempts and limit exposure to known threats. Rules are reviewed and adjusted as platforms and attack patterns change. This reduces noise, server load and unnecessary risk.
Platform, plugin, and dependency security updates
Outdated software is one of the most common causes of website compromise. We manage security-critical updates across platforms, plugins and dependencies, applying them in a controlled manner to minimise risk. Updates are tested and prioritised based on severity, not convenience. This ensures your site remains secure without introducing instability.
Monitoring, alerts, and incident response
Our monitoring does not stop at uptime. We track security-related events, performance anomalies and error patterns that may indicate deeper issues. Alerts trigger investigation, not just notifications. When incidents occur, we follow structured response processes to diagnose, resolve and document the issue clearly.
Backup and recovery support
Even with strong security, recovery matters. We ensure appropriate backup strategies are in place and that recovery processes are understood and tested. If restoration is required, we support recovery in a controlled and efficient manner to minimise downtime and data loss. Backups are only valuable if they can be relied upon.
Security for different website types

Every website faces different risks depending on its purpose, audience and technology stack. Our retainers are adapted accordingly.

Ecommerce websites
Ecommerce sites are high-value targets. They process payments, store customer data and rely on uptime for revenue. A security incident can result in lost sales, chargebacks and long-term trust issues. We focus on protecting transaction flows, customer accounts, admin access and integrations with payment providers, inventory systems and fulfilment platforms.
Lead generation and marketing sites
Lead generation sites are often overlooked from a security perspective. Yet they handle personal data, integrate with CRMs and email platforms, and contribute directly to pipeline and growth. Malware or spam injections can destroy SEO performance and brand credibility. Our approach protects forms, data flows and content integrity without compromising performance or user experience.
Custom builds, CMS platforms, and third-party websites
Not every site fits a template. We regularly secure bespoke builds, headless setups and CMS platforms with custom functionality. We assess architecture, dependencies and integrations individually, applying security controls that suit the build rather than forcing a generic solution. This flexibility is essential for long-term protection.

Security is not a bolt-on service. It is a mindset that runs through everything we do.

 

We start by assessing risk, not selling solutions. This includes understanding how your website is used, what data it handles, and where failure would hurt most.

 

We then implement layered controls designed to reduce exposure and improve resilience. Monitoring ensures those controls remain effective over time, and response processes ensure issues are handled quickly and professionally.

 

This is an ongoing cycle. As your website evolves, so does its security.

Security failures rarely stay contained.

 

A compromised website can be slow, unreliable or inaccessible. It can lose search visibility, damage conversion rates and undermine trust built over years. Customers remember when brands mishandle their data or fail to protect their experience.

 

Investing in a Website Security Retainer is about protecting more than code. It is about safeguarding revenue, preserving performance and maintaining credibility.

 

Done properly, security supports growth rather than restricting it.

Security
£600 /y
Proactive, always on Website security, protecting your businesses and your customer's data from catastrophic breaches.
  • Active traffic monitoring
  • 24/7 monitoring
  • Automated testing
  • Breach clean up
  • Attack mode and counter measures
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Updates Only Retainer
Fr £80 /m
Monthly updates and checks for your website to keep your site secure from known vulnerabilities.
  • PHP updates
  • Plugin updates
  • Core platform updates
  • Module updates
Green hosting
Fr £250 /y
Completely Renewably powered cloud hosting verified by the Green Web Foundation. Funding Global Ecological initiatives like reforestation and coral rejuvenation.
  • Cloud hosting
  • Automated monitoring
  • Renewably Powered
  • Firewall protected
CPM – Cookie policy
Fr £180 /y
Ensure tracking accuracy and GDPR compliance with a comprehensive Cookie policy and management, which comes with added policy building features to help with all your websites legal requirements.
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  • Policy page
  • Regular automated scans
  • Tracking Friendly

FAQs

We secure WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento 2, Hyva, Shopify and custom builds, including third-party and legacy sites.
No. Many of the websites we secure were built by other agencies or internal teams.
Response times are defined within the retainer and prioritised based on severity and risk.
Yes. Our retainers cover investigation, clean-up and remediation of security incidents within scope.
We apply updates carefully and prioritise security-critical changes. Testing is part of the process.
We support security best practices that align with data protection and platform requirements, but we do not replace legal compliance advice.
We use a combination of automated scanning, manual review and platform-specific monitoring.
We support backup strategies and recovery processes as part of the retainer.
Yes. We regularly transition security responsibility from previous agencies or hosts.
Security works best as a long-term partnership. Our retainers are designed for ongoing protection rather than short-term fixes.