Cloud & Infrastructure

Website Migration Service

Website migration moves a defined site to new hosting with backups, test copies, database transfer, DNS planning, validation, final synchronization, and rollback preparation.

  • Delivery1–5 days
  • RevisionsPackage dependent
  • PricingQuoted by scope

What this service covers

A safe migration begins with an inventory of files, databases, runtimes, scheduled jobs, storage, DNS, email, certificates, integrations, and current traffic. I create a verified source backup and test the application on the target environment before changing public traffic.

The cutover plan covers final data synchronization, maintenance mode when required, DNS or proxy updates, TLS, redirects, smoke tests, and rollback criteria. Active stores, user-generated content, and mail systems need a clearly defined freeze or final-sync window.

A planned process reduces downtime and data-loss risk but cannot guarantee zero interruption across DNS, providers, applications, and third-party services. URL changes may also affect search visibility, so redirects, canonicals, sitemaps, and Search Console checks are scoped when needed.

What's included

  • Scoped file and database transfer
  • DNS and TLS cutover plan
  • Redirects or email migration listed in scope
  • Post-migration validation and rollback notes

Tools and platforms

Website MigrationDNS CutoverDatabase TransferRedirect Mapping

How the project works

  1. 01

    Scope

    We define the objective, deliverables, dependencies, and success criteria before production starts.

  2. 02

    Build

    You review working previews, so decisions are made against tangible output.

  3. 03

    Refine

    The agreed revision rounds are used to complete details within scope.

  4. 04

    Handover

    I deliver the agreed files, access, and practical usage notes in an organized package.

Cloud & Infrastructure · Delivery

Choose the right level of scope

Final pricing is provided after scope, deliverables, and integrations are confirmed.

Starter

Small website

Move one small site to new hosting.

  • File and database transfer
  • Domain cutover
  • TLS setup
  • Core functionality checks
Delivery: 1 day Revisions: 1
Standard

Dynamic website

Move one content or commerce site with agreed related services.

  • Full site and database transfer
  • Agreed email account migration
  • TLS and HTTPS setup
  • Redirect mapping
  • Post-migration tests
Delivery: 1–3 days Revisions: 2
Advanced

Complex migration

A planned transition for a larger system or up to three sites.

  • Large database transfer
  • Up to 3 sites
  • Target server and TLS setup
  • Redirect map
  • Performance baseline check
  • 3 revisions
Delivery: 3–5 days Revisions: 3

Frequently asked questions

Will my website go offline during migration?

A tested target environment, final synchronization, and planned cutover reduce downtime. DNS propagation and provider or application behavior can still cause brief differences.

How do you protect data and email?

I create source backups and compare agreed files and records after transfer. Active orders, uploads, and mailboxes require a final synchronization or freeze window.

Can migration affect SEO?

It can, especially when URLs, performance, rendering, or availability change. Correct redirects, canonicals, sitemaps, and Search Console checks reduce risk but cannot guarantee rankings.

Get a quote for Website Migration Service.

Share a short brief and I’ll help define the scope, dependencies, and a realistic delivery window.

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