Navigating the Unknown: Inheriting a Website without a Clue

Inheriting a business can be a daunting experience, especially when it comes with the added challenge of managing a company website that feels like an unsolvable puzzle. That’s the situation I find myself in after recently losing my boss. He entrusted his small company—and its website—to me, but without a roadmap, I’m somewhat lost at sea.

Unpacking the Mystery of the Website

My first step in this journey has been to gather any existing passwords and leads related to the website. However, my technological expertise is quite limited, and without clear direction, making sense of it all has proven to be challenging. I suspect I need to identify the platform powering the website so I can properly access and manage it.

I’ve attempted to use several online tools designed to identify content management systems (CMS), but they’ve left me empty-handed. The aesthetic of the website itself is less than appealing, leading me to believe it may not be built on popular platforms like WordPress or Wix. Instead, it appears that my boss may have relied on his own HTML skills to create the site—a fact which adds an additional layer of complexity to my situation.

The HTML Conundrum

Though I possess a basic understanding of HTML, I’m still unsure about the access points needed to modify the website. For instance, with services like Wix, users simply log in through their dedicated portal. However, it’s unclear where I should be using my boss’s login credentials for editing his HTML creation.

Moving Forward

As I embark on this unexpected journey of website management, I know I need to find an entry point for making updates and improvements. Here are a few steps I am considering:

1. Seek Technical Support: If possible, reaching out to the previous web hosting provider could uncover crucial information on how to access the backend of the site.

2. Explore Hosting Options: If I can identify the hosting service, accessing the cPanel or dashboard might provide necessary tools for managing the website.

3. Learning Resources: Bolstering my HTML skills with online resources and tutorials could prepare me to tackle necessary modifications directly.

4. Consider Professional Help: If things become overwhelming, hiring a web developer to assist in revamping the site could be a worthwhile investment.

In conclusion, I’m determined to embrace this challenge. While the road ahead may be rocky, I’m committed to learning and making the most