Not that you’ll want to become a website coder (or maybe you do), ask who owns the code after the website is launched. We’re a fan of WordPress websites because they are scalable, created by a flourishing open-source community, and is provides an easy-to-use Web Content Management System for non-technical clients to manage. If your developer makes changes to core code, that means that routine updates from WordPress can’t be automatically made. Don’t be held hostage by a developer who has created modifications that can’t be easily managed. Not to put too fine a point on it, you’re creating a website to make money for your business. Your online storefront should continually evolve as your business grows.