Website Transfer & Server Migration
Moving a WordPress website from one host to another sounds simple—until something breaks, URLs change, images disappear, or rankings drop. My Website Transfer & Server Migration service is designed to move your WordPress site safely, with zero data loss and minimal downtime, while protecting your SEO and performance.
I handle complete end-to-end migration for WordPress sites of all sizes: from small business websites to complex, plugin-heavy setups and WooCommerce stores. Whether you’re moving from shared hosting to VPS, to a cloud provider like AWS, or simply changing providers for better reliability, I make sure your site is moved cleanly and correctly.
Instead of relying on one-click migration tools that often fail on larger or customized sites, I use a step-by-step, controlled process: backing up files and databases, configuring the new server, updating configurations, testing everything on staging, and only then switching DNS so your visitors experience a smooth transition.
What’s included in my website transfer & migration service:
- Full backup of your existing WordPress site (files + database)
- Setup and optimization of your new hosting/server environment
- Migration of WordPress core, theme, plugins, uploads, and database
- Fixing paths, URLs, and serialized data where needed
- SSL setup and configuration (HTTPS) on the new server
- DNS updates and go-live support
- Post-migration testing (forms, login, checkout, critical pages)
Because I always work with SEO in mind, I also make sure your migration doesn’t hurt your search visibility:
- Keeping URLs consistent wherever possible
- Proper redirects if URL structure or domain changes
- Verifying indexing status in Google Search Console after migration
- Checking for mixed-content issues (HTTP vs HTTPS) that can affect security and rankings
If needed, I can also help you upgrade your PHP version, optimize your database, and configure caching so that your site not only moves successfully—but actually performs better on the new server.
Common migration scenarios I handle:
- Moving from slow shared hosting to a faster VPS or cloud server
- Migrating from one domain to another (including SEO-safe redirects)
- Transferring a staging/development site to live
- Consolidating multiple sites or splitting a large site into separate installs
- Moving email-related DNS records carefully so mail continues working
Frequently asked questions
Will my website go down during migration?
I plan migrations to keep downtime as close to zero as possible. Most of the work is done on the new server while your old site stays online. We switch DNS only after we’ve tested everything.
Will I lose any content or data?
No. I take full backups first, then verify that pages, posts, images, plugins, and settings are all intact on the new server. For WooCommerce and membership sites, we can schedule migration during low-traffic hours to minimize order/user impact.
Can you help me choose better hosting?
Yes. Based on your traffic, tech stack, and budget, I can recommend reliable, performance-focused hosting options and configure them properly.
If you’re planning to move your WordPress site and want it done safely, professionally, and SEO-friendly, I can handle the full migration for you—so you don’t have to worry about broken pages, lost data, or ranking drops.