# Urgent e-commerce troubleshooting

> A site that stops responding, a module that breaks a page, an order that won't validate: troubleshooting means pinpointing the exact source of the problem in the code or configuration, then fixing it without rebuilding everything.

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- Dernière mise à jour : 2026-08-03

## What troubleshooting covers

Troubleshooting targets a specific, locatable problem: an application error, a conflict between two modules, a regression after an update, a server-side incident blocking access to the site. The goal is to get the shop working again, not to redo what already exists.

It's not a full audit or a redesign: if the diagnosis reveals a bigger problem than the reported incident, I say so clearly before committing more time, and I propose a separate scope for that work.

## What I fix most often

- 500 error or blank page after a platform, theme or module update.
- Checkout that fails or redirects wrongly after a change at the payment provider.
- Conflict between two modules breaking the display or calculation on a page (cart, product page, order).
- Overloaded or misconfigured server after a hosting migration or an unusual traffic spike.
- Interrupted data import leaving the catalogue or stock in an inconsistent state.

## How I work

1. **Access and reading the logs** — Access to the admin, server or code repository as needed, and reading the error logs to locate the source of the problem.
2. **Isolating the cause** — I reproduce the problem when possible, to tell a one-off cause apart from a structural issue.
3. **Targeted fix** — I fix the identified point, without changing what already works elsewhere on the site.
4. **Verification and report** — Testing the affected journey, then a written summary of what caused the fault and what was changed.

## On timing and price

> Troubleshooting is generally billed by time spent, once the cause is identified. I don't give a guaranteed timeframe before seeing the problem: some fixes take minutes, others need to wait on a host or a third-party provider outside my control.

## FAQ

### What's the difference with a maintenance contract?

Troubleshooting is one-off, triggered by a problem you've noticed. Maintenance is ongoing follow-up aimed precisely at reducing how often that kind of incident happens. The two aren't mutually exclusive.

### How is troubleshooting billed?

By the time actually spent on diagnosis and the fix, with a rough figure given as soon as the cause of the problem is identified.

### Do you fix bugs in a third-party module I didn't buy through you?

Yes, as long as the module's code is accessible and editable. If the module is closed-source or depends on a failing third-party service, I flag it and point you towards an alternative.

### Do I need to give you full access to the site?

Enough access to diagnose and fix, yes: admin, server or code repository depending on the nature of the problem. I state exactly what I need before starting.

### Do you guarantee the problem won't come back?

I fix the identified cause, not a guess. If there's a structural reason it could recur, I say so explicitly rather than promising it's gone for good.