The Care Journal
Notes on the work after launch.
Practical notes on the work that starts after a website goes live: ownership, handovers, maintenance and ongoing improvements. Written by Jakub, the developer behind SiteComfy.
Who maintains an AI-built website after launch?
The website is online. Here’s how to work out who owns the accounts, changes and everyday checks that come next.
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Website maintenance vs ongoing development: what do you actually need?
Keeping a website working and moving it forward are different kinds of work. Here’s how to tell them apart and decide what to ask for.
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How to hand over an existing website to a new developer
Changing who looks after your website doesn’t have to mean starting over. What to gather, what to ask for and what to check in the first weeks.
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Your website is live. Who owns the domain, hosting and code?
Many businesses find out who controls their website only when something goes wrong. A simple map of accounts and responsibilities fixes that.
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A website maintenance checklist for small business teams
What to check every month, quarter and year — adjusted for whether your site runs on a hosted platform or your own code.
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How agencies can support client websites after launch
Launches pay the bills, but client requests keep coming afterwards. How to organise post-launch support without turning your team into a helpdesk.
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Before you rebuild: can your existing website be maintained?
A rebuild is sometimes the right answer. Often it isn’t. Questions to ask before you replace a website that mostly works.
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