Hire a WordPress pro and not get screwed

tl;dr We’ve seen too many businesses and nonprofits hire a WordPress Pro and get screwed. Know the questions to ask before you hire a WordPress specialist so you get what you expect and need.

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Small businesses, start-ups and nonprofits want to hire a WordPress Expert and not get screwed. But what you may not realize is that you may not get the services you need and expect. Why? Because WordPress experts must have the project and technical skills that your organization and your site require. You have to trust the WordPress Expert you hire. If you don’t have a clear understanding of what you need and expect, then you’re going to be disappointed. A good WordPress expert and consultant will help you put together practical menus, WordPress organization and ability for you to edit the site going forward.

WordPress Experts know how to use WordPress and understand the ins and outs of this popular content management system that drives 40% of all websites across the globe. They can help your business’s or nonprofit’s site look professional, organized and make your site easy to use for your visitors and your staff. But when hiring a WordPress Expert, make sure you have a clear understanding of what your needs are beforehand so that the project doesn’t end up costing more than you expect or take longer than necessary. Or worse.

What Makes a WordPress Pro?

Many people claim to be WordPress Experts. What you need to do is check skills they have and the types of sites they’ve worked on successfully to make sure they are the right fit for your site.

Skills Needed to Hire a WordPress Pro

They need to be familiar with the WordPress platform and its features. Years of experience is better than months!
They need to have experience creating and customizing websites using WordPress. Make sure they know your plans and are supportive of your ideas. If they are not, find out what they suggest. You may find their ideas and suggestions helpful.
They should be able to troubleshoot common issues and fix them quickly. They should explain in simple language what tools they suggest to prevent typical WordPress problems.
They should have a deep understanding of SEO and how it impacts you WordPress sites. Set up SEO when you build your site. You don’t want to have to go back and re-do pages and posts for better SEO.

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Questions to Ask When You Hire a WordPress Pro?

What kind of WordPress websites do you specialize in?
What is your experience with WordPress?
What are some of the challenges you have encountered with WordPress and how did you solve them?
What are the best practices for setting up a WordPress site?
Do you have a contract?
Our users will have questions going forward. Do you support them and for how long?
Do you have connections with experienced WordPress developers who will do the software maintenance on our site after it launches?
What it will our site cost next year?

How Does a WordPress Pro Avoid Website Disasters?

When hiring a WordPress expert to work on your website, it is important to remember that they have decades of experience with the platform. This means that they will be aware of any potential problems and will be able to fix them quickly and effectively. In addition, using a WordPress expert will also mean that you won’t have to worry about technical mishaps or mistakes. As a result, you can rest assured that your website will be up and running smoothly from the start.

What if something goes wrong?

When you hire a WordPress Pro, ask if they have successfully recovered a site from a disaster, like a hacked site. Find out how they fixed it and what they do to prevent that from happening to your site.

Ask about quality web hosting, backup and security. if you have all three, you are much less likely to face a website disaster. A good WordPress Expert will have solid systems to make sure your site is safe, updated and backed up regularly.

When you choose a WordPress Expert, you’re selecting someone who will give you practical advice, knows what you want to do with your site, has done something similar before and you trust.