Transferring control of website to new user?

Hello.
Okay, this one's a biggy.
I need to completely transfer a website over to a new user/web designer so that they can continue to amend and update the site without my input.
It's being hosted on Business Catalyst which is fine, as I believe I can just invite a new admin user and delete myself from it. But what's the easiest way to make sure they have all the files and pictures they need to continue amending the site from their side?
Also, if the site uses non web-safe fonts from my computer, will they be able to amended text on the site from a computer without this font installed?
Lastly, I'm not sure they have a Mac. Can they still amend the site using muse on a PC?
Thanks alot!
David

Hi David,
Couple of things to consider. Will the new designer be using Muse as well or taking it over to add functionality, etc in a different program such as Dreamweaver?
If they are using Muse, just adding them as an admin won't be enough. You will need to send them the .muse file as well. You may need to send them some original images if any that were not actually part of the site.
Another thing is that if the other designer has multiple sites on Business Catalyst it is likely that they are using their partner portal. In this case it would be easiest to send them the Muse file to upload to their account and once that is done and working delete the site from your account. Then the other developer can add the domain name back and since it was already on BC servers the domain name would not have to propogate or no settings would have to be changed. If it was me taking over the site that is the way I would suggest. You could also contact BC support to transfer it to the new designers account as well but seeing as how you have to send the new designer the .muse file anyway the way I mention is a lot faster.
Being on a PC or Mac doesn't make a difference.
Hope that answers some of your questions.

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