The conversation that matters.
ABOUT THE WORK
What exactly is included? What is not? How long will it take? What do you need from me, and when?
ABOUT OWNERSHIP
Will the domain be registered in my name, in my account? Will hosting be in my account? Will I have full administrator access? Who owns the work when it is finished?
THOSE ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER
Who maintains it? What does support cost? What if something breaks? What if I want changes later?
ABOUT DEPENDENCIES
What paid plugins or services will it use? What do they cost annually? Whose account holds the licences?
ABOUT HANDOVER
What documentation will I receive? Could someone else take it over?
WHAT THE ANSWERS TELL YOU
A developer who answers these clearly is one who has done this properly before.
Evasion on ownership is the warning that matters most.
