Website Migration Service
Move your site to better hosting — without the downtime.
Migrating a website yourself is one of the most common ways to lose rankings, break functionality, or cause hours of downtime. We handle it from start to finish — files, database, DNS, and post-migration verification.
WordPress Migration
Flat rate. No surprises.
$199 flat
For most WordPress sites. Multi-site, complex setups, and platform switches are quoted separately after a site review.
- Full files and database migration
- DNS cutover coordination
- SSL configuration on new host
- Post-migration testing and verification
- Old host cancellation guidance
- Scheduled to minimize live downtime
What Can Go Wrong
DIY migrations fail in predictable ways.
Most migration guides leave out the parts that break. Here's what we handle so you don't have to.
Unexpected downtime
DNS propagation takes time. If the cutover isn't timed and managed correctly, your site can be unreachable for hours — or pointed at the wrong server entirely.
Broken URLs and redirects
Database URL references, hardcoded links, and image paths all need to be updated after a move. Missed ones show up as broken pages and 404s.
SSL not configured
Migrating to a new host means setting up SSL from scratch. Without it, browsers throw security warnings — killing trust and traffic immediately after a move.
Email goes down
DNS changes for hosting can break email if MX records aren't handled separately. One wrong move and your business email stops working.
Lost search rankings
A botched migration can tank SEO — broken pages, changed URLs without redirects, and downtime are all signals Google penalizes.
Incomplete data transfer
Without a proper database export and import, you can end up missing posts, orders, user accounts, or settings — some of which are hard to recover.
What's Included
Everything required for a clean move.
We don't just copy files. We coordinate the full transition so nothing gets missed.
Pre-migration audit
We review your current setup — hosting provider, WordPress version, plugins, database size — before starting anything.
Full files + database export
Complete WordPress installation copied — core files, themes, plugins, uploads, and database.
Staging verification
Site is set up and fully verified on the new host before the DNS switch happens. You review it first.
DNS cutover coordination
We handle the DNS update timed to minimize live downtime. Email DNS records are handled separately to avoid interruption.
SSL + HTTPS setup
SSL certificate configured on the new host. HTTPS forced across the entire site.
Post-migration testing
Forms, links, images, checkout (if applicable), admin access — all verified before we close the job.
Who This Is For
Migration is the right move if...
- You're on slow or unreliable shared hosting and want to upgrade
- Your current host is more expensive than what we offer
- You built your site on a different host and want to consolidate
- You're switching from cPanel hosting to Managed WordPress
- Your current host was a bad fit from the start
- You need someone to handle it so it actually works
- You need a platform change (e.g., Squarespace to WordPress) — that's a rebuild, not a migration
- Your site has no CMS and is static HTML — that's typically a DIY copy
How It Works
Five steps, one flat price.
1
Site Audit
We review your current hosting setup, WordPress version, plugin list, database size, and any known complications. This takes 30 minutes and ensures no surprises mid-migration.
2
New Hosting Setup
New hosting account configured. Managed WordPress environment prepared. Temporary staging URL set up so we can verify everything before touching your DNS.
3
Migration & Staging Review
Full site migrated to the new host — files, database, and configuration. You review it at the staging URL and confirm everything looks right before we flip the switch.
4
DNS Cutover
DNS updated to point to the new host. We time this carefully and handle email DNS records separately to avoid disruption. Propagation is monitored until the live site is confirmed on the new server.
5
Verification & Handover
SSL confirmed, forms tested, links checked. We verify the full site is working correctly on the new host and give you the all-clear along with instructions for cancelling the old hosting.
Where We Migrate From
We've seen most setups.
cPanel Hosting
Upgrade to Managed WP
Bluehost
Shared or WP hosting
SiteGround
Shared or cloud hosting
HostGator
Shared or VPS hosting
WP Engine
Managed WordPress
Kinsta
Managed WordPress
Namecheap
Shared or EasyWP
Other cPanel Hosts
Most shared hosts
Don't see your current host listed? Contact us anyway — if it runs WordPress and we can get FTP/cPanel or SSH access, we can migrate it. We'll let you know if something unusual makes it more complex.
Ready to Move
$199. Your site on better hosting — done right.
Tell us where your site is and where you want it. We'll confirm the scope and get it scheduled.
Common Questions
Migration FAQ.
How much downtime should I expect?
For most sites, minimal — typically under an hour of live downtime during the DNS cutover. We stage the full site on the new host first and only flip DNS once everything is verified and ready. DNS propagation itself can take up to 24–48 hours globally, but your site stays accessible on the old host during that window.
Will my email go down during the migration?
Not if we handle the DNS carefully — which we do. MX records (which control email routing) are updated separately from hosting DNS records. If your email is through Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or another external provider, we make sure those records are preserved during the switch.
Do I need to cancel my old hosting myself?
Yes — we recommend keeping your old hosting active for at least 7 days after the migration is verified, as a safety net. Once you're confident everything is working correctly on the new host, you can cancel. We'll give you guidance on what to check before pulling the trigger.
What if something breaks after the migration?
We include post-migration testing and a 7-day follow-up window. If something breaks as a direct result of the migration, we fix it at no charge. If it's an issue that existed before the migration, we'll flag it and quote any needed remediation separately.
Does the $199 price cover WooCommerce sites?
Standard WooCommerce sites (products, orders, settings) are included in the flat $199 rate. Sites with complex custom integrations, payment gateway reconfiguration, or unusually large databases may require a custom quote — we'll tell you upfront during the audit.