My developer disappeared. Can you take over my site?

Yes. This is one of the most common situations we handle. We do not need access to your previous developer or their files. As long as you have hosting access or can get it from your hosting provider, we can take full control of the site, assess its condition, and bring it back to a healthy state.

How long does a site recovery take?

A typical recovery takes 5 to 10 business days depending on the complexity of the site and how much cleanup is needed. We start with a 1 to 2 day assessment so you know exactly what you are dealing with before we begin any paid work.

What if my site is too far gone to save?

We will tell you honestly. If a full rebuild makes more sense than a recovery, we will explain why and give you a quote for both options. We never push unnecessary work. In most cases, even sites that look hopeless can be stabilized and brought back to life.

Will I need a care plan after the recovery?

A care plan is not required, but we strongly recommend it. The reason your site ended up in this situation is usually a lack of ongoing maintenance. A care plan means someone is always watching your site — updates, backups, security, and monitoring are handled for you so this situation never repeats itself.

WordPress site recovery

Your last developer disappeared. We pick up the pieces.

It happens more often than you think. The person who built your site stopped responding, and now you are stuck with a WordPress site you do not understand, cannot update safely, and are not sure is secure. We take over, assess the damage, and get everything back on track.

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What recovery looks like

We bring abandoned sites back to life

Every recovery starts with a full assessment. We figure out what you have, what is broken, and what needs to happen — then we fix it methodically.

Full site assessment: We audit every layer of your WordPress site — theme, plugins, database, hosting environment, and security posture. You get a clear report of what is working, what is broken, and what is a risk.
Code and plugin cleanup: We remove abandoned plugins, deactivate unused themes, clean out leftover code from previous developers, and eliminate anything that creates a security hole or slows your site down.
Stability restoration: We update WordPress core, plugins, and themes to their latest compatible versions. If something breaks during the update, we catch it on a staging copy first — your live site stays up.
Security hardening: We lock down login access, install security monitoring, patch known vulnerabilities, and configure firewall rules. If your site was left exposed, we close every door the previous developer left open.
Full documentation: We document everything: what plugins are installed and why, how the theme works, what custom code exists, admin credentials, and hosting details. You will never be in the dark about your own site again.
Ongoing health monitoring: After the recovery, we set up uptime monitoring, automated backups, and security scanning. If anything changes or breaks, we catch it before you do.

Common questions

Site recovery questions

: Yes. This is one of the most common situations we handle. We do not need access to your previous developer or their files. As long as you have hosting access or can get it from your hosting provider, we can take full control of the site, assess its condition, and bring it back to a healthy state.
: A typical recovery takes 5 to 10 business days depending on the complexity of the site and how much cleanup is needed. We start with a 1 to 2 day assessment so you know exactly what you are dealing with before we begin any paid work.
: We will tell you honestly. If a full rebuild makes more sense than a recovery, we will explain why and give you a quote for both options. We never push unnecessary work. In most cases, even sites that look hopeless can be stabilized and brought back to life.
: A care plan is not required, but we strongly recommend it. The reason your site ended up in this situation is usually a lack of ongoing maintenance. A care plan means someone is always watching your site — updates, backups, security, and monitoring are handled for you so this situation never repeats itself.

Builder identification

Inherited a site? Identify the builder first.

Recovery work goes faster once we know which builder the site runs on. These are the most common culprits.

WPBakery Page Builder

The legacy builder many business sites still run — and still need professional maintenance.

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Oxygen Builder

The power-user builder with no theme and no training wheels.

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Divi

The most design-flexible builder — with the most ways to get into trouble.

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Elementor

The most popular WordPress page builder — and the one that breaks the most often.

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You should not have to be a WordPress expert.

Tell us what happened and we will take it from here. No judgment, no jargon, no surprises.

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