Migration and hosting setup
Move hosts without downtime drama
Slow host, rising bills or a move to a new platform. We copy, test and switch your WordPress site carefully, and keep the old one safe until you are happy.
- Tested on the new host before the switch
- DNS and email planned in advance
- Old site kept as a fallback
- Quote only
- Staging first
- Rollback plan
- Quote Scoped to your site, not a flat package
- Staging Full test before DNS changes
- Backup Of the old site before we start
- 1 day Business-day reply to your request
Sound familiar?
Why moves go wrong when rushed
Copying files is the easy part. The rest is where sites get hurt.
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Downtime during the switch
Visitors and orders can be lost when DNS changes without a plan.
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Email stops working
Mail records tied to the old host can break in the move if nobody checks them.
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Links and images break
Hard-coded addresses and redirects can send visitors to error pages.
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Not sure which host to pick
Plans, resources and caching differ widely, and cheapest rarely means best for your site.
What you gain
A move that your visitors never notice
A good migration is quiet. Here is how we keep it that way.
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Test before the public sees it
We check the new site on the new host before any DNS change.
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Planned DNS cutover
Timing and records are agreed in advance to reduce disruption.
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SSL and security set up
Certificates, redirects and basic hardening on the new server.
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Sized for your site
Hosting advice matched to your traffic, store or plugins.
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Email checked
Mail records are reviewed so email keeps flowing.
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A way back
The old site stays in place until you confirm everything works.
Why a quote
Every move is different, so we scope it first
A five-page brochure site and a store with years of orders are different jobs. Multisite, large media libraries and custom server setups all change the work.nnTell us about your site and where you want it to go. We reply with a clear scope and a fixed quote before anything starts.
- From shared hosting to managed hosting, or the reverse
- Domain, DNS and SSL handled
- Staging site and testing included in the plan
- No work begins until you approve the quote
Scope
What we handle and what we need
We confirm the exact list in your quote.
What you get
- Backup of the current site
- Copy of the site on the new host
- Testing before the switch
- DNS and SSL guidance or setup
- Email record review
- Post-move checks and a handover note
What we need from you
- Access to the current host and domain
- Access to the new host, or your hosting preference
- A list of what must keep working, such as forms or checkout
- Any email setup details
- A preferred timing for the switch
Technology
What a move can involve
- cPanel
- Cloudflare
- DNS
- SSL certificates
- WP-CLI
- rsync
- SFTP
- MySQL
- MariaDB
- PHP 8.3
- Redis
- Staging sites
How it works
How a migration runs
From first request to a safe switch.
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Send your request
Tell us about the site, the current host and where you want it. We review it and send a quote, usually within one business day.
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Audit and plan
We check size, plugins, email and traffic patterns, then agree a switch plan.
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Copy and test
The site is built on the new host and tested in private.
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Switch
We cut over DNS at the time agreed, then watch for problems.
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Verify and hand over
Forms, checkout and links are rechecked, and the old site is retired when you say so.
Request a quote
Tell us about your migration
A few details let us price it properly. We reply within one business day.
- Reply within one business day
- No obligation
- Your details stay private
Thank you
Thanks, we received your request. We will reply by email, usually within one business day.
Questions
Migration questions
The worries that come up before a move.
Will my site go offline?
We plan to keep disruption minimal. The site is built and tested on the new host first, and the old one stays live until the switch.
Can you recommend a host?
Yes, based on your traffic and plugins. Hosting costs are paid by you to the host.
What about my email?
Mail records are reviewed in the plan. If email lives on the old host, we flag it and agree how to handle it.
Do I keep my search rankings?
We preserve URLs and set up redirects where needed. We cannot promise rankings.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the size and setup of the site. Request a quote and we will price it clearly.
Can you migrate from another platform to WordPress?
Often yes. Include the details in your request and we will scope it.
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Planning a move?
Send us the details and we will reply with a scope and quote.
- Fixed-price packages
- Reply within one business day
- Backups and staging included