Your shop is down
Site unreachable, failed payments, a 500 error after an update: when a shop goes down, every minute counts. Here's what I check first and how to reach me for a fast diagnosis.
What usually brings people here
- The site shows a 500 error or a blank page since an update or a recent change.
- Checkout fails or redirects wrongly, and orders stop reaching you.
- The admin is inaccessible: password that no longer works, session loop, blank screen.
- The server is overloaded or unreachable, with a host that isn't responding or can't identify the cause.
- A third-party module or extension has just broken part of the site after its update.
What to do immediately
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Stop touching the code or the admin
Every improvised fix attempt can complicate the diagnosis. Note what was done just before the failure: an update, a hosting change, a module edit.
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Gather the access you'll need
Access to hosting, to the site admin, to the domain name if needed. These are the three entry points for understanding what's actually blocking things.
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Contact me with the concrete details
The exact error message, when the problem appeared, what changed recently. The more precise the information, the faster the diagnosis moves.
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I look and tell you what I find
Before proposing a fix, I identify the real source of the problem. Some failures are fixed in minutes, others need more investigation.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work nights or weekends?
How much does an emergency job cost?
Do I need a maintenance contract to call you?
What if my host isn't responding?
What if the problem comes from a previous provider?
Can I send you screenshots or a video of the problem?
Describe your need in one minute
A few targeted questions so I can reply with an estimate rather than another questionnaire.