I analyze your vendor lock-in and help you regain control over your data and systems

Do you feel stuck with web service providers that lock you into their proprietary systems? Website builders are often easy to use but make it nearly impossible to switch without starting from scratch.

Heavy dependencies carry real risks: provider bankruptcy, arbitrary account suspensions, disproportionate price increases, service disruptions that block your critical business data, and a loss of control over your costs and data privacy.

Then again, sometimes the cost of freeing yourself can be higher than the cost of accepting the dependency. Sometimes it’s enough to have a reliable backup mechanism in place so you have something in place if things go south. It’s a judgement call which we figure out together.

I map out where you’re locked in and chart a realistic way out.