WordPress Migration
Change host or domain without breaking your site: a scoped, verified, fixed-price migration to limit service interruption.
A migration under control
Host or domain
Transfer to a new host or a new domain name, files and database included.
Verification
Checks on rendering, links, email and SEO after the migration.
Limited interruption
Cut-over prepared in advance to reduce downtime as much as possible.
WooCommerce
Store migration is possible, with orders and configuration taken into account.
How a migration unfolds
- Preparation. Full backup and copy of the site to the new environment.
- Cut-over. Go-live and domain redirection at the right moment.
- Verification. Checking the migrated site and fixing any visible gaps.
Why a WordPress migration needs preparation
Changing host or domain sounds like a simple file copy-paste. In reality, a migration touches files, the database, internal URLs, emails, certificates, and sometimes the PHP version. It only takes one forgotten step to end up with broken links, missing images, or a store that's out of service.
The difference between a migration that goes well and one that turns into a nightmare isn't luck: it's preparation. We back up the existing site, transfer it into a controlled environment, verify URLs and key functions, and switch over only after checking. The goal is twofold: reduce the downtime, and avoid a technical detail breaking the site once it's live.
We won't sell you a cut-over with "zero interruption whatsoever" — that would be dishonest. We'll sell you a prepared cut-over, where every sensitive step has been anticipated.
What breaks when a migration is rushed
Broken links and images
Internal URLs still point to the old domain, and the site looks like it's in ruins. Clean replacement of the references avoids this "everything is broken" effect after cut-over.
The store going out of service
A poorly reconfigured payment plugin blocks orders on the new host. Checking the checkout flow is part of the final verification, not something you discover the next day.
Emails that stop sending
Changing host often changes how email is sent. That gets tested before and after the cut-over, otherwise your customers stop getting order confirmations.
The PHP version change
The new host sometimes requires a different PHP version. Compatibility is checked before switching over — not by watching the site go down afterward.
What's included, and what isn't
What's included
Backing up the existing site, the scoped transfer, fixing internal URLs, verifying key functions, and a final check before and after the cut-over.
What's out of scope
Taking over a severely degraded site, redesigning while migrating, custom development, or resolving a server-side incident on the host's end: these are separate projects, clearly scoped.
How it actually works
We start by backing up the existing site and looking at what could cause issues: PHP version, sensitive plugins, email, checkout flow. Better to spot the pitfalls before the cut-over than discover them once the site is live.
The transfer happens in a controlled environment, we fix internal URLs, verify key functions, then switch over. A short interruption window remains possible depending on the context, but it's planned, not endured. After the cut-over, we check again — display, forms, payment — to leave nothing to chance.
Frequently asked questions
Will my site go down during the migration?
We reduce the interruption as much as possible by preparing the transfer in advance and switching over after verification. A short window remains possible depending on the technical context, but it's anticipated.
Does a migration hurt SEO rankings?
A clean migration preserves URLs and the necessary redirects. If you change domain, we also plan a 301 redirect strategy to limit the SEO impact.
Can a WooCommerce store be migrated without losing orders?
Yes, provided orders are backed up, a cut-over window is fixed, and the checkout flow is verified right afterward. That's exactly what we scope before starting.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size of the site, WooCommerce, and the source and destination environments. We give you a realistic estimate after looking, rather than an empty promise.
What if something goes wrong during the cut-over?
We keep the backup of the existing site as a safety net: as long as the old environment is available, we can roll back and start over properly.
Where should you start?
Not sure where you stand
Considering a host or domain change and want to avoid the mess? Run a free external scan: we look at the visible signals and tell you where things stand, with no access to your site. Request an Express audit.
You have a specific need
A one-off fixed-price action, no commitment: we fix, clean up, optimize, then stop. See interventions.
You want to stop thinking about it
We take care of the follow-up month after month, within a clear framework, and you keep full visibility. Discover Care.
Migrate your WordPress site with confidence
Migration is offered at a fixed price as an intervention. A scoped, verified transfer, with a report once the work is done.
See interventionsThe exact price depends on the scope (site size, store, redirects) and is shown on the Interventions page. No promise of zero interruption: the cut-over is prepared to limit it.