Map the existing setup
I establish where the website files and database are hosted, who controls the domain and how email is routed. Existing email or DNS arrangements are not assumed to move with the website.
WEBSITE MIGRATIONS
Website and hosting migration services.
A separately scoped website or hosting move, planned around the existing files, database, domain records and email arrangement. I establish what needs moving and what must keep working before agreeing the work and switching services.
WHAT IT INCLUDES
A website move can affect more than the pages.
Your website, domain and email may depend on different providers and settings. I check those dependencies first, then plan the transfer, verification and handover around the services you actually use.
Prepare a recoverable copy
The agreed move starts with appropriate copies of the existing website and database. I confirm hosting compatibility and identify any additional work needed before the transfer.
Transfer and verify
I check the agreed pages and features on the destination, including forms or database-dependent functions where included. Domain and DNS changes are planned around that verification.
Keep the handover clear
I explain what moved, the access involved and any remaining dependencies. Email migration, urgent recovery and complex integrations are separately scoped where needed.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear scope before work begins.
Tell me what you need help with. I’ll discuss the available access, the work involved and the expected cost before starting.
Review the setup
Identify files, databases, domain access and email dependencies.
Prepare and back up
Agree the transfer plan and prepare recoverable copies.
Transfer and check
Move the agreed parts and verify the destination.
Switch and hand over
Complete agreed domain changes and explain the new setup.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Useful things to know before starting.
Is migration included in Website Care?
No. A website or hosting move is a separate project with its own scope and price. Routine care does not automatically include transferring an existing website.
Will moving my website also move my email?
Not necessarily. Email may be hosted separately. I check the current arrangement and agree any email work before making changes to relevant records.
Can you guarantee no interruption?
The plan aims to minimise interruption, but timing depends on access, the existing setup and the providers involved. I explain the expected process and any known dependencies before the move.
What do you need to assess a move?
Start with the website address and the names of your current providers. I then explain which account access and technical details are needed for the agreed work.
NEXT STEP
Discuss your website ↗Tell me what you need help with.
Send me the website address and a short explanation. I’ll discuss the next step directly with you.