Access must be in your name
The domain, hosting, ad accounts, and analytics are registered to you, and the contractor gets access. The reverse is the most common reason a business can’t leave a vendor.
If a contractor suggests keeping everything on their side, “because it’s more convenient,” — it’s not about convenience.
Contract and legal entity
Check who exactly signs the contract and under which jurisdiction. A registered company gives you a clear payment process and support in a dispute.
Monthly billing with no long minimum term is a sign the vendor expects to keep you through results, not terms.
A check with a small task
Don’t start with a big project. Give one small task and look at the timeline, questions, and quality — that’s enough to understand almost everything.
A good contractor will suggest this format. A bad one will push for upfront payment for a large scope.
Register all accounts in your name.
Monthly billing is better than a long contract.
Start with one small task.
