If your website has been hacked, I can review the damage, clean what is in scope, and harden the setup so you have a clearer path forward. Handled personally by Seth Brand.
Secure payment via Stripe ยท One-time service ยท Typical reply within 2 business days
Warning Signs
Hacked websites don't always look obviously broken. These are the most common signs something is wrong:
Visitors see "This site may be dangerous" or "Deceptive site ahead" before they can reach your pages.
People click to your website and end up on a completely different site - often spam, adult content, or a phishing page.
Your hosting provider suspended your account, or contacts are reporting that emails from your domain are landing in spam.
When you search your domain on Google, you see pages you didn't create - often for pharmaceuticals, gambling, or foreign-language spam.
Your site is noticeably slower than it used to be - malware often uses your server resources to send spam or mine cryptocurrency.
You see WordPress user accounts you don't recognize, or you've been locked out of your own admin dashboard.
The longer a hacked site stays live, the more visitors see warnings, the more cleanup work may be required, and the more follow-up requests may be needed with blacklist providers.
If you recognize any of the signs above, it is worth treating the issue as a priority and getting a real review of the damage.
The Service
A typical cleanup addresses the visible problem, reviews likely entry points, and adds practical hardening where the setup allows it.
I'll review the files and database I can access - not just the obvious places. Suspicious code is assessed, removed, or replaced with clean versions where appropriate for your setup.
If the issue matches a blacklist warning and the cleanup is complete, I'll submit review requests to Google Safe Browsing and other relevant providers. Removal timing and final decisions depend on their review process.
I'll review your WordPress configuration, identify likely weaknesses, and apply practical hardening where it fits the site - such as updates, login protections, file-permission cleanup, and security tooling.
Where the evidence is clear, I'll explain the likely entry point - such as an outdated plugin, weak credentials, or a hosting-side issue - so you understand what probably happened and what to fix next.
I'll check whether you have a clean backup available and, if so, assess whether a restore is more practical than a manual cleanup. If backup coverage is missing, I'll recommend or set up a reasonable backup approach when the environment allows it.
You'll receive a clear summary of what was found, what was removed, what was fixed, and what I'd recommend going forward. Written for a business owner, not a developer.
The Process
After payment, you'll receive a short intake form asking for your site URL, a description of what you're seeing, and the safest temporary access option available for your setup. That could be a temporary WordPress admin user, a temporary hosting support user, or another scoped access method.
I'll use the temporary or least-privilege access you provide to run a security review and begin cleanup. Timing depends on the size of the site, the type of infection, and the quality of access available.
I remove or isolate malicious code I can verify, replace compromised core files where appropriate, update outdated components when practical, and implement reasonable hardening. If a clean backup is available and appropriate to use, that may also be part of the process.
I submit your site to Google and other relevant blacklist providers for review when that step applies. Review timing is up to those providers, and any warning is removed only after they approve the request.
You receive a written summary explaining what was found, what was done, and what to keep an eye on going forward. I'm available by email for follow-up questions after the cleanup.
Pricing
Hacked Website Cleanup
One-time payment ยท Intake starts after payment ยท Cleanup work typically begins within 2 business days once access is confirmed
Secured by Stripe ยท All major cards accepted ยท No subscription
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FAQ
You'll receive an intake form immediately after payment. Once you submit it with your site details and access is confirmed, I typically begin the audit within 2 business days. If you have a deadline, include it in the intake form and I will tell you what is realistic.
The majority of my cleanup work is on WordPress sites, which is what most small businesses use. If your site is on a different platform (Wix, Squarespace, Joomla, etc.), contact me first to discuss whether I can help and what the scope would look like.
The hardening included in the cleanup can reduce repeat issues, but no cleanup can honestly promise a site will never be compromised again. If a related issue shows up soon after the cleanup, I will review what happened and recommend the most practical next step. Ongoing protection is also available through my website care plans.
If the warning is tied to malware or deceptive-content flags and the cleanup is complete, I can submit a review request to Google Safe Browsing. Google decides whether to remove the warning and how long that review takes.
No permanent password handoff is preferred. In most cases, a temporary WordPress admin user or scoped hosting support account is enough. If a host only allows broader access, I'll ask you to rotate that password after the cleanup, and I'll call that out in the final report.
In rare cases - usually older, very large sites that have been infected for a long time - a full restore from a clean backup or a rebuild is more practical than a manual cleanup. If I assess that to be the case, I'll explain why and give you your options before doing anything. You won't be charged for work that isn't possible.
Many cleanups can happen while your site stays online. In some cases I may put the site in maintenance mode briefly while making critical changes. If that is necessary, I'll explain why in advance and keep disruption as limited as the work allows.
If your site shows signs of compromise, it is worth reviewing quickly so you can understand the scope and choose the right next step.
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