WordPress Hosting Migration

Moving your WordPress site to better hosting should not mean downtime, broken pages, or lost data. We handle the entire migration: files, database, email, DNS cutover, and SSL, all with zero downtime and complete data preservation.

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faster load times documented when migrating from generic shared hosting to WordPress-optimized hosting environments, with the biggest gains coming from improved Time to First Byte

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Hosting Migration

Complete WordPress hosting migration including file transfer, database migration, DNS management, SSL configuration, email preservation, and post-migration verification with zero downtime.

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What's Included

Everything you get with our Hosting Migration

Complete Site Transfer

Every file, database table, plugin, theme, upload, and configuration setting migrated to your new hosting environment with zero data loss

DNS and SSL Cutover

DNS records updated for minimal propagation delay, SSL certificates installed and configured, and all URLs verified for correct HTTPS operation

Post-Migration Verification

Every page, form, plugin feature, and integration tested on the new server to confirm everything works identically before the old server is decommissioned

Our Hosting Migration Process

Pre-Migration Audit

We document everything about your current hosting environment: server configuration, DNS records, SSL certificates, email routing, database structure, file permissions, cron jobs, hardcoded URLs, and third-party integrations. This audit becomes our migration checklist.

New Environment Setup

We configure your new hosting environment with WordPress-optimized settings: PHP version and configuration, MySQL tuning, caching layers, SSL certificates, and security rules. We verify the new environment is ready before beginning the transfer.

Site Transfer and Testing

We transfer all files and database content to the new server, update all URLs and paths, configure email routing, and thoroughly test every page, form, and feature. Testing happens on the new server using a temporary URL so nothing on your live site is affected.

DNS Cutover and Monitoring

Once testing is complete, we update your DNS records to point to the new server. We monitor both the old and new servers during propagation, verify that all traffic routes correctly, and keep the old server available for 7 days as a safety net.

Key Benefits

Zero-Downtime Transfer

Your visitors never see a maintenance page. We set up the new server environment, migrate your site while the old server is still running, verify everything on the new server, then cut DNS over. During propagation, both servers serve your site correctly. There is no gap.

Complete Data Preservation

Every piece of your WordPress site migrates: database tables including custom ones created by plugins, uploaded media files, theme customizations, plugin settings, cron jobs, .htaccess rules, and server configurations. We verify file counts and database record counts after migration to ensure nothing was lost.

Immediate Performance Improvement

Most migrations are motivated by performance problems. WP Engine documents 2x faster load times when moving from generic to WordPress-optimized hosting. We benchmark your site before and after migration so you can see exactly how much faster your pages load, your database queries execute, and your server responds.

Research & Evidence

Backed by industry research and proven results

Hosting Performance Impact

WordPress-optimized hosting delivers 2x faster load times than generic hosting environments

WP Engine (2023)

Managed Hosting Improvement

Managed WordPress hosting improves page load times by up to 40% compared to shared hosting

Kinsta (2023)

Mobile Abandonment

53% of mobile visits are abandoned if pages take over 3 seconds to load, making hosting speed a direct revenue factor

Google (2018)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my site be down during the migration?

No. We migrate your site while your current hosting is still live and serving visitors. The new server is fully set up and tested before we change any DNS records. During DNS propagation, both servers serve your site correctly. Your visitors experience zero downtime.

Will I lose any data during migration?

No. We transfer every database table, every uploaded file, every plugin setting, and every configuration. After transfer, we verify file counts, database record counts, and media integrity. We also maintain your old hosting environment for at least 7 days after migration as a safety net.

How long does a hosting migration take?

Most WordPress migrations take 2 to 5 business days from start to finish. Small sites with standard configurations can be completed in 1 to 2 days. Large sites with complex database structures, multiple domains, or custom server configurations may take up to a week. DNS propagation after cutover typically completes within 24 to 48 hours.

Will my site be faster after migration?

If you are migrating from generic shared hosting to a WordPress-optimized environment, yes. WP Engine documents 2x faster load times and Kinsta reports up to 40% improvement. We benchmark your current performance before migration and compare it with post-migration results so you can see the exact improvement in Time to First Byte, page load speed, and database query time.

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