My Web Designer Disappeared

For over 20 years we have seen and heard a common problem in our industry. Sometimes clients contact us and say “My web designer disappeared and I have no idea what to do.” They try calling, emailing and sending smoke signals, and in response… crickets.

Did they just steal your website? Often that isn’t the case. Many factors can contribute to a website designer falling off the face of the planet. Many go out of business due to economic factors; while smaller freelance designers may get a full-time job, change focus, or encounter family and health issues.

This can present huge challenges for small business owners who depend on the success of their website. Without access to maintain or update their website, you may be left feeling helpless. 

Most business owners aren’t experts in managing the technical aspects of their website registration, hosting, security, maintenance, content delivery network, backups, management, etc. That said, there are some things you can do to protect yourself. Check out the following helpful tips that may just save your “booty” and your “bounty.”