Maintenance keeps a healthy site dependable. A redesign changes the experience or foundation because the current one no longer supports the business. Mixing the two can lead to paying for a visual refresh while the underlying risks remain.
Maintenance signals
Updates are overdue, backups are uncertain, forms need checking, small content changes are piling up, or performance has gradually slipped. These are often care problems with a manageable plan.
Redesign signals
The offer has changed, important visitors cannot find their path, the content structure is confusing, the platform limits the business, or the site is fragile enough that every change feels dangerous. Start with evidence, then choose the smallest responsible intervention.
Compare ongoing care with a considered rebuild before deciding.