Technology
DNS, SSL, redirects, PHP, database and scheduled tasks.
Move WordPress
Safely move your WordPress website
A move is only complete once pages, forms, admin, SSL, and key integrations have been checked in the new environment.
What’s involved in a WordPress migration?
Copying files and the database is just the beginning. A domain may use old URLs, email settings, scheduled tasks, payment providers, caching and external integrations. We take stock of these before switching the domain over.
Backup and copyWe create a restore point and carefully transfer the files and database.
URLs and SSLWe check domain references, HTTPS and redirects.
Forms and emailWe test whether forms are working and where notifications are delivered.
Final checksImportant pages, the admin area, mobile use and any online store features are checked.
How we limit downtime
We set up the new environment in advance, check the copy and schedule the DNS change. For dynamic websites, we agree on how orders, forms or other new data will be handled during the transition.
Moving because of a hack? We don’t automatically copy all files. First, we determine whether the source is clean enough or whether it needs to be repaired before the move.
After the migration
We test the features visitors actually use
Website
Pages, images, forms, login and mobile display.
Management
Backups, monitoring, updates and support arrangements.
Frequently asked questions about moving WordPress
Will my website be offline during the move?
We build the new environment in advance, check the copy and schedule the DNS change. This keeps any downtime to a minimum. A DNS change can take some time to become visible everywhere, so we agree on when to switch over in advance.
What happens to orders and forms during the transition?
For online stores and other dynamic websites, we agree in advance how new orders, form submissions and other data will be handled during the transition, so nothing is lost between the old and new environments.
Will my email still work after the move?
That depends on where your email is hosted now. If email runs through the same domain or hosting, those settings need to be carried over. We review the email settings before the domain is switched over and test where form notifications arrive afterward.
Can you move a hacked website?
Yes, but we don't automatically copy all the files. First, we determine whether the source is clean enough or needs to be cleaned up before the move. Otherwise, the infection will move with it. Learn more about malware removal.
Plan your migration
Tell us what’s running now
Tell us your domain, current host, key integrations, and whether there is already an outage or security issue.