One-off Rescue Audit — €99
Your last developer left a mess. Get a second opinion before you commit again.
A Loom walkthrough and scope plan PDF — what went wrong, what's salvageable, and what a proper fix looks like — delivered within 3 working days.
€99 once. If you hire me afterwards, it comes off your invoice.
- What it is.
- A one-off manual audit for sites built by a previous developer that didn't go as planned. I review what you have, assess what went wrong, and tell you honestly whether to salvage or rebuild — with a recorded Loom walkthrough and a scope plan PDF.
- Who it's for.
- Business owners who paid a developer — on Bark.com, Fiverr, or anywhere else — and the result wasn't what was agreed. You're not sure what you have, what it's worth saving, or what it would cost to start over properly.
- What you'll get.
- A Loom video walkthrough (10–15 min) and a PDF: verdict, prioritised issues, honest rebuild-vs-rescue recommendation, and a price estimate for next steps.
- How long it takes.
- Within 3 working days of payment. Every audit is done personally — not automated.
What's in your second opinion
Honest answers. No upsell pressure.
The Verdict
An honest assessment of what you've got, what's salvageable, and whether a rebuild is the right call — in plain English, no waffle.
Issues Found
Ranked by impact. Each with: what went wrong, what you can do today, and what a proper fix looks like.
Loom Walkthrough
A recorded 10–15 minute video walking through the site and the audit findings. Easier to share, easier to reference.
Scope Plan PDF
A written scope of what a rescue or rebuild would involve — what's included, what's not, and a price estimate.
No Pressure. No Commitment.
The audit is the product. You don't have to hire me. But if you do, the €99 comes off your first invoice.
Sample report
This is what lands in your inbox.
The example below is fictional. Real audits are based on your site and what went wrong.
Rescue Audit
https://example-trade.ie
Prepared for
sample@example.ie
May 2026
The Verdict
The site was delivered half-finished. Core pages are missing, the contact form doesn't send, and the domain still points to the developer's staging server. Salvageable with access to the hosting account — but only worth salvaging if the underlying platform fits your goals.
Loom Walkthrough
Watch the full recorded walkthrough of this audit
Issues Found
The domain registrar account is in the developer's name. You can't make changes, renew the domain, or move hosting without their co-operation.
Fix today
Email the developer formally requesting a domain transfer. Keep a written record. If they don't respond within 7 days, escalate to your registrar's dispute process.
The proper fix
All new builds include domain transfer to a registrar account you own before any work begins.
The contact form appears to submit but no emails arrive. The SMTP credentials were never configured on the hosting plan.
Fix today
Log in to your hosting cPanel and configure the email plugin with your hosting SMTP settings — most hosts have a guide for this.
The proper fix
A server action with Resend for transactional email — no SMTP config, no deliverability surprises.
Visiting yoursite.ie redirects to developer-staging.wpengine.com. Google is indexing the staging URL, not yours.
Fix today
Contact your hosting provider directly — explain you've lost contact with your developer and need the domain pointed to the hosting account.
The proper fix
DNS is configured during handoff and tested before launch. You receive full access credentials on day one.
Services, Gallery, and Testimonials are linked in the navigation but the pages were never built.
Fix today
Remove the broken links from the nav in your WordPress menu settings to stop visitors hitting dead ends.
The proper fix
Scope is locked before payment. Pages listed in the brief are delivered or the build doesn't close.
The site is served over HTTP. Browsers flag it as not secure and Google penalises it in rankings.
Fix today
Log in to your hosting control panel and enable the free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate — most hosts offer one-click installation.
The proper fix
SSL is configured and forced during setup. Non-negotiable baseline.
Recommendation
The platform (WordPress + Elementor) is functional for your use case. The problems are not the CMS — they're incomplete setup and no access handoff. Recommend: recover hosting access, fix the domain and SSL, and either complete the missing pages yourself or scope a targeted rescue rather than a full rebuild.
Next step: Request a domain transfer in writing today and forward the response to me.
Estimated rebuild investment
from €1,500
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Questions about this report?
sonia@nerdprescribed.comSample only — your audit is based on your site and what actually went wrong.
Order The Second Opinion
€99. Loom + PDF in 3 working days.
Tell me what happened. I'll tell you honestly what you have, what it's worth saving, and what it would cost to do it properly.
Prices ex-VAT. Irish VAT (23%) applies to clients based in Ireland.
Common questions
How is this different from The Diagnosis?
The Diagnosis is a general site review for any live site. The Second Opinion is specifically for people who've been burned by a previous developer — it focuses on what went wrong, whether the work is salvageable, and what it would take to fix it properly.
Will you take over the work?
Only if it makes sense after the audit. The Second Opinion is a standalone product — you'll have a clear picture of your options regardless of whether you hire me. If you do want to proceed, the €99 comes off your first invoice.
What if my old developer won't hand over the code?
I'll cover this in the audit. There are legitimate routes — hosting panel access, domain transfers, Bark.com dispute processes, chargeback via your bank, and in some cases Irish small claims. I'll tell you which applies to your situation.
Can you work with WordPress / Wix / Squarespace?
Yes. I can review any live site regardless of how it was built. The audit assesses what you have now — the rebuild recommendation will be honest about whether the platform is part of the problem.
Do I have to commit to a rebuild?
No. The audit is the product. You'll leave with a clear picture of your options and you can do whatever you want with it.
Refund policy?
If I can't access your site or complete the audit for any reason, you get a full refund. Once the Loom and PDF are delivered, the fee is non-refundable — the work is done.
Last reviewed: May 2026
Ready to find out what you actually have?
€99. Honest assessment. 3 working days. No commitment to rebuild.
Not sure if you need this? The Diagnosis (€59) → is for general site reviews. Care Plan → for ongoing maintenance.