Look beyond the first invoice and account for renewal and maintenance.
List expected costs for domain registration, hosting, email, themes, plugins, design, and maintenance. Separate one-time expenses from recurring charges.
Compare renewal prices and cancellation terms, not only introductory offers. Keep a renewal calendar so services do not lapse unexpectedly.
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Keep backup, account, and escalation steps ready for an incident.
Read the guideChoose extensions carefully and remove tools that no longer serve the site.
Read the guidePlan a consistent publishing rhythm around real customer questions.
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