WordPress Website Migration

Moving a WordPress website is more than copying files. A careful migration protects your content, database, URLs, forms, analytics and search visibility while moving the site to its new hosting environment.

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Before you move a WordPress site

• Create a current backup of website files and the database.
• Record DNS, email and domain settings before changing anything.
• Check PHP, plugin, theme and storage requirements against the destination hosting plan.
• Keep the old hosting active until the migrated site has been tested.

A safer WordPress migration process

1. Back up the existing site

Keep a restorable copy of the current website and database before beginning the transfer.

2. Prepare the destination

Set up the new WordPress hosting environment and confirm that it supports the site requirements.

3. Move files and database

Transfer the WordPress files and database, then update configuration values where needed.

4. Test before DNS changes

Check pages, images, forms, logins, ecommerce flows and important integrations before directing visitors to the new server.

5. Update DNS and monitor

After the new site is verified, update DNS and monitor the website during propagation. Keep the previous environment available until the move is confirmed.

Protect SEO during a migration

Whenever possible, keep the same URLs. If URLs must change, map old URLs to their most relevant new destinations with permanent redirects. Preserve page titles, metadata, analytics and search-console verification where appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

Will my website go offline during a migration?

A carefully planned migration can minimize disruption, but DNS propagation and configuration issues can affect availability. Testing before the DNS switch reduces risk.

Should I cancel my old hosting immediately?

No. Keep the old hosting available until the migrated website has been tested and the DNS change is complete.

Does moving WordPress change my domain?

Not necessarily. Your domain can remain the same while the website hosting changes.

Choose the destination before you move

Review WordPress hosting plans and confirm the current features, limits, billing term and renewal information before starting the migration.