We understand that entrusting your website and digital marketing needs to an external provider comes with concerns about long-term stability. To address these concerns, we have implemented several measures to ensure that your website and digital assets remain safe and operational, even in the unlikely event that we cease operations.
1. Use of Open and Popular Platforms
We build websites using widely-used platforms such as WordPress, Shopify, and WiX, ensuring that your website is not tied to proprietary systems or unique frameworks. These platforms are supported by large global communities and abundant technical resources, making it easy for you to maintain your site independently or transition to another provider.
- Widely Available Expertise: With WordPress, WiX, and Shopify being among the most popular platforms globally, finding skilled developers or agencies to take over management is straightforward.
- Platform Independence: Your website is not locked into any exclusive technology. The tools and systems we use are standardized, ensuring compatibility with future developers or companies.
- Robust Ecosystems: These platforms offer comprehensive documentation, support forums, and third-party tools, enabling you to manage and grow your website even without us.
2. Full Ownership of Your Assets
We ensure that you have full control over your website and related assets. Upon project completion, you own everything.
- Access to Code and Data: For WordPress sites, we provide you with the full source code and database backups. For WiX and Shopify sites, all content is managed through your account, giving you complete access at all times.
- Independent Hosting and Domain Ownership: We encourage you to register domains and hosting services under your own accounts. This ensures you retain ownership of critical components like your domain name and server, making it easy to transfer or manage these independently.
- Regular Backups: We provide regular backups of your website so that you always have the most recent version of your data.
3. Clear Handover Documentation
To make your website easy to manage and transfer, we provide comprehensive documentation and guidance upon project delivery.
- Detailed User Guides: We equip you with step-by-step instructions on how to update content, manage plugins, and perform routine maintenance.
- Technical Specifications: Documentation includes all key information, such as hosting credentials, theme and plugin details, and instructions for restoring backups.
- Training and Support: We offer basic training for your team, empowering you to manage your website efficiently.
4. Avoiding Lock-In with Proprietary Systems
Unlike some companies that lock clients into proprietary platforms, we prioritize openness and flexibility.
- No Vendor Lock-In: Since we use open or widely-used platforms, you are not dependent on us for future updates or maintenance.
- Easy Transition: Whether you decide to manage the website yourself or hire another agency, transferring the site will be smooth and hassle-free.
5. Multiple Backup and Security Measures
We implement comprehensive backup and security protocols to ensure your website’s data is always safe and recoverable.
- Automatic Backups: We set up automated backups of your website to ensure your data is always preserved.
- Security Configurations: SSL certificates, firewalls, and regular updates are integrated into our projects to protect against vulnerabilities.
- Transfer Assistance: In case of transition, we offer guidance to ensure a seamless handover of your website and related assets to your chosen provider.
6. Abundant Third-Party Support
WordPress, Shopify, and WiX are supported by extensive ecosystems of developers, agencies, and plugins. Should the need arise, you can easily find third-party solutions to maintain or expand your website.
- Official Support Channels: Platforms like Shopify and WiX offer direct support and knowledge bases for troubleshooting.
- Freelancers and Agencies: Thousands of professionals are available globally to manage or enhance your website as needed.
- Third-Party Plugins: These platforms provide robust app stores and plugin repositories, making it easy to add new features without custom development.
In Summary
We design websites with sustainability and security in mind, ensuring you always retain full control over your digital assets. Even in the unlikely scenario of us closing down, your website will remain functional, safe, and easy to manage. By using open platforms, providing comprehensive documentation, and ensuring your ownership of all critical assets, we eliminate risks and give you peace of mind.
If you have additional questions or want to learn more about how we safeguard your digital assets, feel free to contact us today!
