Planned service
Website Migrations
without the fog.
A website migration moves a site from one hosting environment to another. The files are only one part: databases, DNS, email, certificates, forms and third-party integrations can all affect the result.
Who it is for
A sensible fit for:
- ✓Businesses leaving an unsuitable host
- ✓WordPress sites needing a better-fitting environment
- ✓Owners who cannot risk an improvised move
- ✓Teams consolidating website responsibilities
The problem to solve
Less uncertainty around the parts that matter.
A good service is not a long feature list. It removes the operational gaps that leave a small business exposed.
- Missing access credentials
- Email accidentally interrupted by DNS changes
- Forms or integrations failing after a move
- No tested route back if something goes wrong
Before you choose
Questions worth asking.
Inventory first
List the website, domain, DNS, mailboxes, forms and external services before changing anything.
Timing
Lowering DNS TTL in advance can help changes propagate sooner, but caches still vary.
Acceptance tests
Decide what must be checked: pages, forms, login, redirects, analytics and email delivery.
Our intended approach
Clear scope. Calm process.
- 1Assess access and dependencies before committing to a move
- 2Create backups and a rollback point
- 3Test on the intended environment before DNS changes
- 4Document what changed and who controls each account
Useful language
Three terms to know.
- DNS
- Records that direct a domain to website, email and other services.
- TTL
- A DNS cache lifetime that influences how long resolvers may retain a record.
- Propagation
- The period in which cached DNS results update at different times.
Related guides
Read before you decide.
Questions, answered
Website Migrations before launch.
Can migration guarantee zero downtime?
No migration should be sold as risk-free. Careful preparation can reduce disruption, but dependencies and DNS caching need realistic planning.
Does moving hosting move email too?
Not necessarily. Email may be separate, and its DNS records must be identified and protected.
Interested in website migrations?
Tell us what you may need. We’ll email you when the relevant service is ready and its scope is confirmed.