How to Choose a WordPress Development Partner: An Agency Vetting Checklist
Key questions, technical vetting standards, and red flags to watch for when selecting a dedicated WordPress execution partner for your agency.
Don't Get Burned: How to Vet a Development Partner
Choosing the wrong development partner can destroy months of client goodwill. When evaluating potential partners, look beyond slick marketing and test their technical discipline with these questions:
1. "How do you build custom WordPress sites?" - **Red Flag:** *"We install a multipurpose commercial theme like Avada or Divi and customize it."* (Results in slow, bloated, unmaintainable sites). - **Green Flag:** *"We develop custom, lightweight themes or block systems using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF Pro) or native Gutenberg blocks, keeping third-party plugins to a strict minimum."*
2. "How do you handle staging and QA?" - **Red Flag:** *"We test directly on the client’s live hosting server."* - **Green Flag:** *"We build on an isolated, password-protected staging environment, run comprehensive cross-device QA, and deliver a review link to your agency before any client sees it."*
3. "Are you willing to sign a mutual NDA?" - **Red Flag:** Hesitation, or insisting on publicly publishing your client’s logo on their website. - **Green Flag:** Immediate willingness to sign a bilateral non-disclosure agreement protecting your agency’s client relationships.
4. "What happens if a bug is discovered after launch?" - **Green Flag:** Clear warranty periods for bug resolution and transparent ongoing maintenance retainer options.
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