Files and database moved
Site files and databases copied across and verified, including large media libraries and custom configuration.
What's included
Tested before it goes live
Tested on the new server first
The migrated site is checked in staging before any visitor is sent to it.
Planned DNS and SSL cutover
DNS changes timed to keep downtime short, with certificates ready on day one.
Email kept working
Mail records and mailboxes handled deliberately, so moving the website doesn't silently stop your email.
Overview
Changing host without breaking the site
People move hosts because the old one is slow, expensive, unreliable or being shut down. The risk in the move is the details: a database that doesn't import cleanly, email that stops when DNS changes, an SSL certificate that lapses, a site that loads fine on the new server but fails on a plugin.
Tools & platforms we use
- rsync
- WP-CLI
- MySQL
- Cloudflare
- Let's Encrypt
Questions
Common questions about migration
Will my site go offline during the move?
For most sites, downtime is limited to the DNS switch and can be close to none. We plan the timing with you, often outside your busiest hours.
Is my data safe during the migration?
We take a full backup of the old site before starting and leave it untouched until you've confirmed the new one works.
Can you migrate from any host?
Almost always, as long as we can get access to the files and database. If your host restricts that, tell us early and we'll say what's possible.
What if I'm changing platform, not just host?
That's a replatforming project, with redirects and content mapping to protect your search rankings. See our website migration and replatforming service.
Quick question?
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Share your current and new hosting details and we'll come back with a migration plan and a fixed estimate.
If the first milestone doesn't match the brief, we'll revise it at no extra cost.
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