Outsourcing theme redesign work, insight wanted??

  • Hi, been working with an outsource that was selected through https://www.getafreelancer.com. At this time have only provided my theme files for the person to work on and get a feel for my site.

    The work I am having done is basically a complete redesign and a custom plugin made for my site. To finish the work and help them understand how my current site functions, plugins, how it is organized and how I currently have the plugins working, they are asking for access to my site.

    As this is my first time outsourcing work, I am hesitant providing this access for obvious reasons. Though I do trust the person, having been very professional and has been working closely with my goals and outcome for the site. Just that I have not been able to find any do’s / don’ts / tips / warnings on the interent as to what to expect when outsourcing work.

    I feel this is a normal request, just thought I would get some feedback on here as I am sure there is other people who outsource.

    Any tips for me???

    Thanks again…

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  • Moderator Samuel Wood (Otto)

    (@otto42)

    www.ads-software.com Admin

    They may be wanting to make sure that the site will work correctly on your hosting. If it’s just some minor theme work, then I’d try to get the theme put onto the site first, and then only give them access if there are specific issues that can be better handled if the theme does not work on the site.

    Note that every site is different, it’s perfectly normal for a theme or change not to work perfectly first try.

    This situation happened to me once, and my best solution is to register a domain name, set it as a development yard.

    If you don’t mind me asking, in what general range has this work been costing you?

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