Website migration involves moving to a different environment or changing key operational parameters of a resource for optimization purposes. Typically, migration concerns changing the domain or hosting, or choosing an alternative content management system (CMS). It includes working with files, databases, server settings, caching, and search engine indexing.

Our migration services are additional and allow you to transfer the site so that it continues to operate stably—without critical traffic loss, page failures, or reduced functionality.

When website migration is needed

The most common migration scenarios include:

01

Moving from an old domain name.

This happens during rebranding, company name changes, or geographic expansion. Domains may also change for legal reasons or when the lease period expires.

02

Changing hosting or server.

Performed when a site requires higher performance, more stable resources, or simply a different configuration (PHP, Nginx/Apache, RAM/CPU). When scaling a business, migration often involves moving from virtual hosting to a physical server.

03

Switching to HTTPS.

Creating a secure connection requires the proper installation of SSL certificates and redirect setup. A comprehensive approach is important to avoid mixed content and indexing issues.

04

Platform upgrade.

A business may switch to a different CMS to improve functionality, achieve a more flexible site design, or reduce costs. Migration can also occur within the same platform—to change plans, templates, or plugin sets.

05

Scaling and updating.

As a business grows, site requirements increase. Gradual migration to a new site is often the optimal solution. It allows smooth transfer of individual features and the launch of new pages after careful testing and correct indexing.

06

Emergency recovery.

Needed after hacking or critical failures. This requires both speed and technical discipline. It is crucial to restore the correct version and ensure it operates in the new environment—whether permanent or temporary.

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What technical work we perform:

Website migration to another domain or hosting

A standard resource migration in which we transfer files and databases. To maintain website stability, our experts check:

  • Correct database import;
  • The work of media files and their file paths;
  • Configuration settings, permissions, and PHP versions;
  • Email, SMTP, system tasks, and cron jobs;
  • Cache, CDN, and server rules.
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Migrating a website to HTTPS without losing rankings

Properly moving a website to a secure protocol requires:

  • Installing an SSL certificate (including automatic renewal if needed);
  • Setting up 301 redirects from HTTP to HTTPS;
  • Fixing mixed content (images, scripts, fonts);
  • Updating canonical tags, sitemap, and internal links;
  • Monitoring duplicate pages in search results.
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Website recovery from a backup

We restore the website to a working state after a crash, failure, or incorrect changes. A clean and secure restore point is used to minimize risks. After the process is completed, we check the site’s operation:

  • Availability of pages and the admin panel;
  • Database stability;
  • Operation of forms, cart, and payment systems;
  • Error logs and system messages.
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Website migration to a new CMS or theme (WordPress)

Moving a website to another platform or even a different theme within a CMS requires changes to logic and structure. Therefore, we perform the following tasks:

  • Transfer content and site structure;
  • Configure the theme and required plugins;
  • Check compatibility of PHP versions and modules;
  • Transfer SEO elements (metadata, redirects, structured markup);
  • Restore necessary integrations (forms, CRM, analytics).
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Changing the website structure or navigation

Structural changes always involve risks, since indexing errors can reduce a site’s ranking in search engines. To prevent this, we handle the migration carefully:

  • Create a map of the new pages;
  • Set up 301 redirects from old URLs;
  • Remove duplicates and technical leftovers;
  • Update menus, breadcrumbs, and internal linking.
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How website migration works: step by step

A proper website migration is a clearly structured sequence of actions. It follows a planned process and includes a list of control parameters to evaluate the effectiveness of the changes. We migrate websites to a new domain or hosting according to the following workflow:
01

Current website audit.

We document the technical state of the website: CMS, versions, plugins, database, active integrations, caching specifics, and critical pages.

02

Migration process planning.

We determine the migration scenario, work sequence, switching time, and a rollback plan in case of unexpected issues.

03

Backup creation.

We create a full backup of files and the database. If necessary, we also store media files, configuration files, and exported settings separately.

04

Technical implementation.

We migrate the website, configure the server, connect the database, set access permissions, certificates, domain, and caching.

05

Testing in a controlled environment.

We check functionality without risking the live site: pages, forms, cart, payments, search, user accounts, and integrations.

06

Production launch.

We perform the launch: switch the domain and DNS, transfer final changes, synchronize data, and monitor site availability.

07

Final verification.

After launch, we test critical scenarios and technical metrics. We analyze logs, track errors, and monitor indexing.

Risks of improper website migration

Website migration requires precision and attention to detail. If done independently without following basic rules, you may encounter the following issues:

  • Traffic loss. Indexing errors can reduce rankings in search results.
  • Pages disappearing from the index. Problems with robots.txt, sitemap, canonical tags, or page accessibility can block search engine crawlers.
  • 404 errors and duplicates. Technical errors signal potential issues with the website and can lead to a serious drop in search rankings. Duplicate pages reduce rankings due to suspected non-unique content.
  • Problems with forms, payments, and integrations. Errors in scripts and plugins reduce functionality. A new website may look good, but fail to perform its intended tasks.
  • Decreased website speed. Incorrect caching, heavy database queries, plugin conflicts, and other server configurations can slow down loading times. This is also a negative signal for search engines.

How we minimize losses during migration

Our goal is to migrate hosting, domain, or CMS so that you can continue working with minimal time and traffic losses. To achieve this, the Sitesavers team uses the following methods:

01

Full backup creation.

Backups designed for real scenarios, not just formal procedures. This allows you to quickly return to a working version without losing time or data.

02

URL and redirect control.

We document the structure, prepare a page-mapping table, and configure 301 redirects. This is especially important for blogs, categories, and product pages.

03

Technical verification after launch.

A comprehensive audit of the new website’s condition, monitoring of log errors, and testing of speed and availability in different scenarios.

04

Post-migration support.

Resolving issues that may arise during the first days, such as DNS errors, caching issues, third-party service conflicts, or slow indexing of certain pages.

FAQ

The cost of website migration services is determined individually and depends on the type of migration, the scope of work, and the technical complexity of the project. The final price is formed after a preliminary analysis of the website and the migration requirements.

Not necessarily. Migration is often performed gradually, with the new version being tested in a controlled environment (staging). A full shutdown is required only in specific scenarios, for example when maintaining the integrity of order data is critical.

Even during the simplest migration, such as moving a site to WordPress, a rollback plan should be in place. It is necessary to revert to the previous stable version and fix bugs in the test environment.

In most cases — yes. It depends on the scale of changes and the work plan. With a properly executed migration, changes will either be minimal or temporary.

If required — yes. If the structure changes, 301 redirects must be configured and technical files (sitemap, canonical tags, internal links) must be updated.

Yes, but there is usually a short delay for DNS updates and caching. Be sure to check what time the site will be down so you can plan accordingly.

Only in certain cases. Without admin access, it is harder to verify CMS settings, plugins, and integrations, so a full migration usually requires complete access.

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