Ep 285 – Do These Things Before Taking On A Website You Didn’t Build

<p>Taking on a website you didn&#8217;t build is like gazing at the beautiful tip of an iceberg above the surface. At first glance, it appears captivating and pristine, but beneath the waterline lies a complex web of hidden challenges and unexpected surprises.</p> <p>Just like the tip of an iceberg, the visible aspects of a website may seem appealing and functional, but you never know what lies beneath. It could be a messy code structure, outdated plugins, or a tangled web of dependencies waiting to be unraveled.</p> <p>Navigating the depths of someone else&#8217;s WordPress creation requires a blend of curiosity, expertise, and a touch of daring. You&#8217;ll need to dive deep, explore the unseen intricacies, and bring order to the chaos. It&#8217;s a journey that demands both technical prowess and a sprinkle of magic.</p> <p>In this episode, the DC Panel shares their top tips for dealing with these potentially treacherous waters.</p> <p>💬 Join us in the live chat at 5 p.m. EST on FB or YouTube!<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/divichatpodcast</a><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/divichat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/divichat</a></p> <hr /> <h3>Hosts Present:</h3> <p class="p1">Stephanie Hudson – <a href="https://focuswp.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2">FocusWP</span></a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/stepherriffic" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@stepherriffic</a> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/focuswp.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2">Focus On Your Biz</span></a><br /> Eric Dingler – <a href="https://intransitstudios.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In Transit Studios</a> / <a href="https://www.ericdingler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ericdingler.com/</a> / <a href="https://finallyleads.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://finallyleads.com/</a><br /> Sarah Oates – <span class="s3"><a href="https://endure.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s4">Endure Web Studios</span></a></span> / <a href="https://www.facebook.com/endureweb/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2">FB</span></a> / <a href="https://twitter.com/endureweb" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s2">@endureweb</span></a></p> <div> <hr /> <h3>Resources Mentioned:</h3> <p><a href="https://cleantalk.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://cleantalk.org/</a><br /> <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/antispam-bee/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://wordpress.org/plugins/antispam-bee/</a><br /> <a href="https://developers.google.com/recaptcha" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://developers.google.com/recaptcha</a></p> <hr /> <h3>Join us Live on Youtube or Facebook every Tuesday @</h3> </div> <p>☀️ 2 pm Los Angeles<br /> ⛅️ 5 pm New York<br /> 🌙 10 pm London<br /> 🐓 7 am Sydney (Wednesday)</p> <div> <h3>Or Listen Anytime @</h3> </div> <p>iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/divi-chat/id1166016136?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/divi-chat/id1166016136?mt=2</a><br /> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5UwghkH9OErcrihKWyXOGH?si=4aZ1HoezQuyr7YjKV1XLxw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/5UwghkH9OErcrihKWyXOGH?si=4aZ1HoezQuyr7YjKV1XLxw</a><br /> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/divichat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.youtube.com/c/divichat</a><br /> Google Play: <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Icjg3enorxbhnhyiqumvyi23rxi?t=Divi_Chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://play.google.com/music/m/Icjg3enorxbhnhyiqumvyi23rxi?t=Divi_Chat</a><br /> Google Podcasts: <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9kaXZpLmNoYXQvZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw%3D%3D" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9kaXZpLmNoYXQvZmVlZC9wb2RjYXN0Lw%3D%3D</a><br /> Stitcher: <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/divi-chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span class="s3">http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/divi-chat</span></a><br /> Pocket Casts: <a href="https://pca.st/toM6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://pca.st/toM6</a><br /> Castbox: <a href="https://castbox.fm/x/13d2P" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://castbox.fm/x/13d2P</a></p> <hr /> <h3><span style="color: #333333; font-size: 22px;">Divi Facebook Groups:</span></h3> <p>Divi Theme Users – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiviThemeUsers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiviThemeUsers/</a><br /> Divi Theme Help &#38; Share – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiviHelpAndShare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/DiviHelpAndShare/</a><br /> Divi Web Designers – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/diviwebdesigners/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/groups/diviwebdesigners/</a></p> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvoI6AIgyNg</p>