Website Migration
Move your website to new hosting with no lost data.
Why people order this
Moving a site sounds simple until the database does not import, the email accounts are forgotten or the site shows errors on the new server. We copy everything, test it on the new server first and only switch your domain when it all works.
Good for
- A site on slow or expensive hosting that you want to move.
- A host that is closing or suspending your account.
- Several sites spread across providers that you want in one place.
What's included
Not included
- Fixing problems that already existed on the old site. We will tell you about them.
- Upgrading old software that will not run on the new server, unless agreed.
- Cancelling your old hosting, which you do once you are happy.
- The new hosting itself, unless you order one of our plans.
What you get
About this service
We move your website, databases and email to new hosting, test everything on the new server first and switch only when it all works.
How the work runs
Delivered within 3 working days of payment and access to both old and new hosting.
Access
Day 1: we get access to the old and new hosting and list what needs moving.
Copy
We copy files, databases and email to the new server.
Test
We test the site on the new server without touching the live one.
Switch
We update DNS, check the site and email on the new server and set up SSL.
What we need from you
- cPanel or admin access to the old hosting.
- Access to the new hosting, or an order for one of our plans.
- Access to your domain's DNS.
- A list of email accounts in use, if you have more than a few.
Good to know before you order
Will my site go down during the move?
No, in almost every case. The old site stays live until the new one is tested and the DNS has switched.
Can you move more than one website?
This service covers one website and its email. Tell us about extra sites when you order and we will quote.
Is a move free with your hosting?
Ultimate Hosting includes a free website move. On the other plans, this service covers it.
Ready for a website that brings in customers?
Tell us what you need and we will reply with a clear plan and price.