Have you been referred for an audit or migration of your DIVI website!

I am still offering audits of WordPress websites that used versions of DIVI by Elegant Themes prior to the just released DIVI 5.
DIVI 5 has been released for public use. At this point DIVI 4 is still being updated. According to Elegant Themes, that will remain the case until the end of 2026. This does not mean you should wait until the end of 2026 to update or redesign your website, especially if your website also relies on third-party plugins. I expect that plugin developers are already moving to focus on DIVI 5. 

Why audit a DIVI themed website before migration? 
To be fully transparent, an audit is mandatory for any website, using any theme before can offer services. It is the key step to determine costs associate with content or structural updates. In an audit I look at plugins being used, any custom plugin, PHP or CSS coding and the depth of content. An audit can help determine update, migration or design strategies and costs. Without an audit, it is impossible to create an accurate quote for services. Anyone that looks at the front end and draws up a contract, is not doing you any favors.

If you decide to migrate your DIVI site to DIVI 5, I strongly suggest your contract extend support for at least six months!
Currently DIVI 5 is releasing new features about every two weeks. Those updates tend to include bug fixes. What might be a bug today, could at some point trigger a failure, including the dreaded WordPress "White Screen of Death". As a site owner, subscribing to updates may seem like an unnecessary expense after the initial investment. I guarantee you that keeping a web developer involved with a new web site or theme, is all about peace of mind and protecting  your investment.

DIVI 5 was long over due and at some point I expect it to keep up the momentum that has made DIVI the #2 WordPress theme in use. I have made a professional decision to wait and see when it comes to DIVI 5. After sixteen years of working almost exclusively with DIVI, I know the team at Elegant Themes knows how to eventually get it right. Doing right by a client demands using proven tools. Any lower standard is a disservice to clients and a terrible business decision.