Moving to someone new.
WHEN TO CONSIDER IT
Poor communication Work not delivered You cannot get changes made The relationship has broken down
WHAT TO DO FIRST
Secure your access: domain, hosting, site administration
Take a full backup Gather documentation
WHY FIRST
Before telling them, if the relationship is difficult.
WHAT TO ASK THE OUTGOING DEVELOPER
A handover: documentation, access, files, and an explanation of anything unusual.
WHAT A PROFESSIONAL DOES
Provides it.
Obstruction damages their reputation permanently.
WHAT TO DO AFTERWARDS
Change every credential they held.
WHAT TO TELL THE NEW DEVELOPER
What exists What you have and do not have What the problems are
WHAT TO EXPECT
They may want to rebuild rather than inherit.
Sometimes justified, sometimes an easy sale. Ask why.
WHAT TO ARRANGE DIFFERENTLY THIS TIME
Ownership in your name, from the start.
