Service updates (& upgrades)

First up, plugins! Managed plugin updates are now included in every care plan tier. Starting this month, all care plans (Essential and above) include Pressable’s managed plugin update service. Note: This is not the same as the basic auto-update toggle inside WordPress. Managed updates run on a schedule, test changes on a staging copy of your site first, and automatically roll back if something breaks. You do not need to do anything to activate this. We are handling it.

If your site has specific needs (complex plugins, online course platforms, high-traffic e-commerce), we will reach out individually to confirm the best approach for your setup.

Live workshops and the tutorial library are now available to all care plan tiers. Whether you are on an Essential plan or a Standard plan, you now have access to our live workshop series and the full tutorial recording library.

Live workshops

Weekly workshops Thursdays at noon Eastern. Come one and all, bring a friend! Register here.

Tutorial library

Trust me, there are gems in here. I’ll point out a resource, guidebook or tutorial every month and see if I can navigate you to some goodies. Next month, I’ll show you my favorite database view and the “cutting edge” tutorials that are freshly updated (and updating). Reach out to me for any questions on the resources, or if you want some help navigating the Notion experience.

Office hours

Office hours for 1:1 website coaching and development remain available for Standard tier and above. Office hours are an easy way to make the most of your care plan service. Definitely take Ryan up on the drop-in opportunity if you can for access to tips, over-the-shoulder guidance in real time, and meeting your website needs.

Featured resource from the Client Hub

The Maple Client Resource Hub is live. We have been working on a central place for all of your care plan resources, and it is ready. Inside the hub you will find:

• Welcome guides for each service
• Workshop recordings with timestamps and key takeaways
• Tutorials on WordPress essentials (and endless rabbit holes if you’re a geek like me!)
• Quick links to office hours, billing, and support

You can visit the hub anytime at community.buildwithmaple.com. Or you can access the hub via your online portal on Maple’s website. Simply enter your account email at the portal for the magic link to log in.

This month’s spotlight is…. the Anatomy of a Website Guide! Honestly, just this behemoth of information alone is worth its weight in gold and scroll time. If you have ever wondered at all what the pieces are that make up your website, you’ll find so much clarity and insight here. Lots of careful attention to detail worth considering before digging in to edit your website or planning what comes next. It is a great starting point whether you are new to your care plan or have been with us for ages.

Community

Workshop recap + upcoming events

Website Strategy Workshop replay is up

On May 8, Ryan hosted a live workshop on website strategy: what it means in 2026, why strategy comes before tools, how to (actually) align your website with goals, and more. If you missed it, the full replay is available now in the hub.

Watch the Website Strategy Workshop replay

Here is the blog post link of the workshop, if you’d rather read than watch.

Website Strategy on the Maple Creative blog

Get to know Maple’s framework for what sets a connection-based website apart (even amidst the state of AI), plus the four pillars that we workshop in our webinars and designs:

Website Strategy Amidst Rapid Change: Why Strategy Comes Before Tools

This guide is truly helpful in shaping the strategy and thinking behind your website before your fingers ever click a mouse. Remember: A framework provides guidance, and DIY doesn’t mean doing it alone…

Upcoming events

Office hours + events are back on the calendar. You can browse upcoming sessions and register at
lu.ma/maple.

Please note that the workshop schedule may shift and change, depending on the human needs behind the agency. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. We’ll be in contact with you if we need to cancel or reschedule a workshop.