Giving Back
At Market 2 All, we value where we live and the people in it. When we help them, they provide a better service and we all benefit.
Here are some of the ways that we have "given back" to our local community since arriving in Canada from the USA (from England in 1994) in 2008:
- Created “Save Louie” campaign for kids’ school bus @ local pre-school
- Local Food Bank monthly volunteer (4 years)
- Raised money for Ladysmith Food Bank with In The BeanTime 2014, 2015
- Eggs Benefit chef @ Oceanview Church charity event for 5 years
- Ladysmith Downtown Business Association's Big Bike event team captain for Heart&Stroke Foundation (3 years)
- Director and Past President of Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
- Donated 30 hours ($2,400) to Ladysmith Downtown Business Association's website v2
- Tour de Rock donation for “Wall of Fame” at Ladysmith Credit Union
- Built and maintained Ladysmith Days website before it was taken over by someone else
- Donated to Communities for Veterans’ Ride Across Canada
- Tour de Rock rider sponsor from 2013 to 2018
- Donated time to build cowichanstrong.ca website
- Donated time to build Think Like a Scientist website in Denver, USA
- Donated to Ladysmith Historical Society after their break-in
- Volunteer on the Toys, Toiletries & Toques website
- Mid Isle Soccer Club kids’ team coach 2013 to 2021
- Donated to Mary Fox Legacy Project
- May 2022: via Radar Hill, donated to help a Ukrainian couple (wife is pregnant) who have arrived and need help
- Volunteered to make Seniors & Scams presentation at Ladysmith Resources Centre
- April 2023: Donated to the Raiders soccer team (Stz'minus First Nations)
- Donated to the Yellowpoint Farms Fire Relief Fund
- Ladysmith Downtown Business Association: Currently manage advertising options, raising $36,000 from 2009 to present day (15 years)
- Organized 3 annual "First Avenue Trash Pickup" events (and still pick up when I see it)
- Currently maintain RCM-SAR 29 website
- Currently maintain Festival of Lights website
- Currently maintain Ladysmith Kinsmen website
- Currently make monthly donation to Legacy Fund at Cowichan Rugby Club
- Currently raises money for Ladysmith Food Bank from Men of Cowichan annual Christmas gathering
- Currently Podcasting on Mixcloud
- Currently DJing at local venues: Bayview Brewing and In The BeanTime
1. Introduction: You Can’t Do It All
Most business owners wear a lot of hats—but that doesn’t mean you should handle everything.
Website maintenance is often underestimated, but it’s time-consuming and critical.
Outsourcing frees up your time and ensures your site is handled with expert care.
2. What Does Website Maintenance Actually Involve?
- Regular backups
- Core, plugin, and theme updates
- Scans and firewall monitoring
- Speed and performance optimization
- Uptime monitoring
- Troubleshooting bugs or errors
- Compatibility testing after updates
- Content tweaks or design fixes
“It’s not “set it and forget it”—websites are living systems that need constant attention.”
3. Doing It Yourself?
- Do you have time?
- Do you know what you are doing?
- Will you do it consistently?
4. Benefits of Hiring Professionals
Expertise & Experience
- Trained pros can spot issues you wouldn’t even know to look for.
Time Savings
- Focus on running your business—not troubleshooting a white screen of death.
Peace of Mind
- Someone’s watching your site so you don’t have to.
Quick Fixes
- Instead of spending hours Googling solutions, a pro handles it fast.
Strategic Support
- Get advice on improvements, plugins, SEO, or UX—beyond just maintenance.
5. What to Look for in a WordPress Maintenance Provider
- Clear list of services (not vague promises)
- Transparent pricing
- Backup and recovery protocols
- Proven track record or testimonials
- Monthly reports and check-ins
- Ability to handle custom development or design fixes
6. Real-World Example or Analogy
“Imagine running a storefront where the lights flicker, the door jams sometimes, and customers can't get in on weekends. You’d hire someone to fix that—your website deserves the same care.”
7. Cost vs. Value
Compare the cost of a care plan to:
- One emergency recovery
- A hacked site cleanup
- Lost business from a broken contact form
A modest monthly fee can prevent major losses.
8. Final Thoughts + Call to Action
- Outsourcing your website care isn’t an expense—it’s an investment in stability, security, and peace of mind.
- You don’t have to do it all yourself—and your business will thank you for it.