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Do You Really Own Your Website? A Guide for Business Owners

Many business owners discover they don’t own their website only when they try to change provider. Check these five things now.

The ownership checklist

  1. Domain registered in your business name
  2. Hosting account access, or a provider who will migrate on request
  3. Website files and database handed over on request
  4. Admin logins with full administrator rights
  5. Licences for premium themes and plugins in your name or transferable

Put it in the contract

Your agreement should say that ownership transfers on full payment, and what handover includes.

Our approach

At VXCORE, once a project is paid, the website is entirely yours, including the right to host it elsewhere or hand it to another developer.

Frequently asked questions

What if my developer won’t hand over access?

Start with the domain, contact the registrar with proof of ownership. Then request hosting and admin access in writing.

Can I move my site to another host?

Yes, if you have the files and database. We handle migrations regularly.

Have a project in mind?

Tell us what you need. You’ll get a clear scope, price and timeline, usually within one business day.