My boss died and willed his small company to me, but I don’t know where to begin with getting into the back of the company website

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Stepping Into New Ownership: Navigating a Company’s Website After Inheritance

Inherent challenges often accompany the unexpected responsibility of managing a business, particularly when it comes to technological aspects that can seem daunting. Recently, I found myself in a peculiar yet significant situation: my former boss passed away and bequeathed his small company to me. With this transition, I now face the pressing challenge of gaining access to the company’s website.

While I possess a handful of passwords and some promising leads, I’m not particularly tech-savvy, which makes this journey even more intimidating. My first task is to determine the platform on which the website is built. I’ve attempted to utilize various online tools designed to trace the Content Management System (CMS) used for the site, but unfortunately, they have yielded no results.

The website itself leaves much to be desired; its outdated aesthetic suggests it wasn’t constructed using commonly known platforms like WordPress or Wix. Instead, it appears that my boss may have crafted it using his own HTML skills.

Although I have a basic understanding of HTML, I’m at a loss when it comes to accessing the actual area where any changes can be made. Unlike straightforward platforms, where you would simply log into a familiar interface—like Wix.com—I’m unsure of where to enter the login credentials I possess to modify this “homemade” creation.

As daunting as this might seem, I’m committed to solving this puzzle and bringing the website up to speed. Any insights or assistance from those experienced in similar situations would be greatly appreciated as I embark on this new and challenging endeavor!

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  1. You must:
    1. Find the provider of the server. This shoudl be fairly simple from the suppliers file in the company accounts. Contact them and as k how to get in.
    2. Find the credentials – the providers wil be able to tell you this once you have proved you have been payig the billls..
    Now you can access the server and update the website.

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  2. It sounds like you’re facing a common challenge when dealing with websites built with custom HTML, especially if no Content Management System (CMS) is involved. Since your website appears to be coded manually without a platform like WordPress or Wix, there isn’t a backend login to access in the traditional sense.

    Here are some steps to help you get started:

    1. Locate the Website Files: If you have access to the hosting server, use an FTP client like FileZilla to connect to the server. You will need the FTP credentials (hostname, username, password), which might be stored in your emails or previous documentation.
    2. Identify the Files: Once connected, look for the main HTML files—often named index.html, index.htm, or similar. These files contain the website’s structure and content.
    3. Download and Edit: Download the relevant files to your local machine. You can edit them using a simple text editor like Notepad++ or a more advanced IDE if needed.
    4. Make Changes and Upload: After editing, upload the modified files back to the server, replacing the old ones. Make sure to keep backups of original files before making changes.
    5. Consider a Version Backup: Regularly back up your files, so you can restore previous versions if needed.

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