WordPress Website Migration

Overview — WordPress Migration

WordPress Website Migration is a technical website service for moving an existing WordPress website from one hosting provider to another or from one domain to another. The service includes transferring website files and database, creating a backup before migration, updating main URLs, and performing basic post-migration checks to confirm that key pages and links are working on the new environment. It is suitable for website owners who are changing hosting, updating their domain, or moving their WordPress site to a new server without redesigning or rebuilding the website.

Who Is This For?

• Website owners who are moving from one hosting provider to another.

• Businesses changing their WordPress domain name.

• Small companies that need a careful WordPress transfer process.

• WordPress website owners who want basic checks after migration.

• WooCommerce store owners who need migration with planned timing.

• Clients who already have access to both old and new hosting accounts.

What You Will Receive

• Backup before starting the migration.

• Transfer of WordPress website files.

• Transfer of WordPress database.

• Migration from old hosting to new hosting or from old domain to new domain.

• Basic URL and link updates after migration.

• Basic check of main pages and links.

• Basic review of website functionality after transfer.

• Website running on the new hosting or domain environment.

• Short migration notes after completion.

Workflow

1. The client places the order and provides old hosting access, new hosting access, WordPress access, and domain information.

2. The current website size, hosting environment, and migration requirements are reviewed.

3. A backup is created before starting the migration.

4. Website files are copied from the old environment.

5. The WordPress database is exported from the old environment.

6. Files and database are transferred to the new hosting or domain environment.

7. WordPress configuration is updated for the new environment.

8. Main URLs and internal links are updated where required.

9. DNS or domain-related guidance is provided when needed.

10. Basic checks are performed on key pages, links, and login access.

11. WooCommerce websites are checked with planned timing if applicable.

12. The final migrated website is delivered after basic post-migration review.

Important Notes

• The timeline starts after receiving all required access details from the client.

• Short downtime may occur during migration, DNS update, or propagation.

• Email migration is not included.

• Existing website issues are not fixed as part of this service.

• Design improvements, layout changes, or speed optimization are not included.

• Large websites may require additional review and may affect the timeline or price.

• WooCommerce migration should be scheduled carefully to reduce order or customer data conflicts.

• DNS propagation time depends on domain and hosting providers.

• Hosting limitations, server restrictions, or third-party provider delays may affect the process.

• Any paid hosting, domain, SSL, or plugin costs are not included.

What’s Included

• WordPress website migration.

• Migration from one host to another or one domain to another.

• Backup before migration.

• File transfer.

• Database transfer.

• WordPress configuration update.

• Main URL update.

• Basic internal link update.

• Basic post-migration page check.

• Basic login and admin access check.

• Basic WooCommerce migration handling if applicable and scheduled.

• Short migration notes after completion.

• One revision/check round within the agreed scope.

What’s Not Included

• Email account migration.

• Fixing old website errors.

• Fixing outdated theme or plugin issues.

• Website redesign.

• Layout improvements.

• Speed optimization.

• SEO strategy or ranking recovery.

• Advanced database repair.

• Malware cleanup.

• Server-level troubleshooting beyond basic migration needs.

• Hosting purchase or domain purchase.

• SSL certificate purchase.

• Custom development.

• Large website migration without prior scope review.

• Continuous monitoring after migration.

• Unlimited revisions.

Requirements From Client

• WordPress admin access.

• Old hosting access.

• New hosting access.

• Domain registrar access if DNS changes are required.

• Current website URL.

• New domain or new hosting details.

• Confirmation of whether the website includes WooCommerce.

• Preferred migration time, especially for active websites or stores.

• Information about website size if available.

• Information about any known website issues before migration.

• Access to SSL settings if SSL needs to be enabled on the new environment.

• Confirmation of whether emails are hosted with the same provider.

• List of key pages that should be checked after migration.

• Any staging or temporary URL provided by the new host if available.

• Permission to create and download a backup before migration.

Deliverables

• WordPress website migrated to the new hosting or domain.

• Backup created before migration.

• Website files transferred.

• Database transferred.

• Main URLs updated.

• Basic internal links updated where required.

• Basic post-migration check completed.

• Website login checked on the new environment.

• Short migration notes and recommendations.

Timeline

The delivery timeline is 2–4 business days. The timeline starts after receiving all required access details from the client, including WordPress admin access, old hosting access, new hosting access, domain or DNS access if needed, and any required migration timing instructions. DNS propagation, large website size, hosting limitations, or delayed access may affect the final completion time.

Revision Policy

• This service includes one revision/check round, unless otherwise agreed before starting.

• What counts as a revision:

  • Rechecking key pages after migration.

  • Correcting basic URL or internal link issues caused by the migration.

  • Rechecking WordPress login access on the new environment.

  • Reviewing basic display issues directly related to the migration.

  • Rechecking SSL activation if SSL is available through the hosting provider.

• What does not count as a revision and may require an additional cost:

  • Fixing issues that existed before migration.

  • Redesigning pages or improving layout.

  • Migrating email accounts.

  • Repairing corrupted databases.

  • Cleaning malware or hacked files.

  • Optimizing website speed.

  • Resolving advanced hosting or server problems.

  • Migrating a large website beyond the agreed scope.

  • Repeating the migration after new changes are made by the client.

  • Requesting ongoing monitoring after migration.

Deliverables

• Final migrated WordPress website.

• Website files moved to the new environment.

• Database moved to the new environment.

• Backup created before transfer.

• Main URLs updated.

• Basic post-migration checks completed.

• Key pages reviewed.

• Short migration notes provided.

• Website ready to use on the new hosting or domain.

You may also be interested in: Basic WordPress Security Setup and Basic WordPress Speed Optimization.

Usage Rights

The client retains full commercial usage rights to their migrated WordPress website, including all website content, pages, products, posts, and settings owned by the client. The client may continue using, editing, updating, and managing the website on the new hosting or domain after delivery. Any third-party themes, plugins, fonts, images, hosting services, domain services, or licenses remain subject to their original provider terms.

For further reading, visit WordPress.org.

Professional Disclaimer

This service provides WordPress website migration based on the agreed scope, available access, hosting environment, and client-provided details. It does not include guaranteed zero downtime, email migration, fixing pre-existing issues, redesign, advanced server troubleshooting, malware cleanup, or performance optimization. Migration results may be affected by hosting limitations, DNS propagation, website size, plugin compatibility, and third-party provider settings.