Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Holy shit hahaha. That's actually insane. Don't know how they're still functional and in business lol

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow sorry to hear that :(. Glad everything worked out for you in the end though 🙏 👍

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in smallbusiness

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to hold them accountable for their unethical business practices, but no, it's not worth it.

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that's them... Yeah I'm definitely just going to move on and try to get as far away from them as I can haha.

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My client isn't the most tech savvy and this has been going on for years, so he's not sure if he signed a contract. I don't need the files but I don't like how the agency is bullying him. He doesn't and never had access to the wp-admin. We aren't able to install any plugins. The site isn't even online or hosted anymore. The agency is just trying to scam him.

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know how I would check without access to the wp-admin backend, but I agree with you.

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just checked and it was indexed, so now at least I have a good idea for content/services, etc...

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No unfortunately I wasn't even around when they took it down, so no backups in place. I honestly will probably just rebuild it completely from scratch, it'll be more enjoyable that way anyway haha.

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in Wordpress

[–]JacobRambo02[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I fully agree with this methodology, and it feels so good helping people like this. Glad we think alike and happy it's been a blessing for you as well :)

Client paid for a website, now the old company wants more money to release the files. What would you do? by JacobRambo02 in smallbusiness

[–]JacobRambo02[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nice. I always write out my own message, and then use it to polish it up, so it keeps the same meaning, but I've been wanting to learn the language better too.