Move your website without losing what you've built.
Migrations go wrong in predictable ways: email stops working after a DNS change, old links lead to error pages, or the site is offline longer than anyone expected. Planning for those is most of the job.
Website Migration is for
- Businesses moving away from an expensive or unreliable host
- Sites moving to PreviewDeck hosting
- Owners changing domain names or rebuilding on a new platform
Common migration scenarios
Moving to another host
Same site, new home, with the switch timed to avoid downtime.
Moving to PreviewDeck hosting
We transfer your site and take over the technical setup.
Connecting a new domain
Changing names while keeping old links working.
Rebuilding an existing site
A new build that replaces the old one without breaking its URLs.
Redirects and search visibility
If people and search engines know your pages by certain addresses, those addresses need to keep working. Before a migration we list the important URLs on your current site. Any that change get a permanent redirect to their new location.
We also make sure the new site has the basics search engines expect: correct page titles, a sitemap, and HTTPS. A well-handled migration preserves your existing visibility. We can't promise rankings, but we can avoid the mistakes that usually cause drops.
Keeping downtime short
The new site is set up and tested before any DNS change happens. When everything checks out, we switch DNS at a quiet time and keep the old host running briefly while the change spreads, so visitors reach a working site either way.
What's included
Included
- Inventory of pages, files, forms, and DNS records
- Transfer and testing on the new host
- Redirect map for changed URLs
- DNS change and SSL setup
- Post-migration checks on links, forms, and email
Depends on the project
Quoted separately or confirmed during scoping.
- Large databases or complex applications
- Moving between very different platforms
- Email migration between providers
- Access to your current host and registrar
How it works
Every project includes a private preview, so you review the real site before anything goes live.
- 1
Audit
We list what's moving and what depends on it.
- 2
Prepare
The site is set up and tested on its new host.
- 3
Switch
DNS is changed at a quiet time with the old host kept running briefly.
- 4
Check
Links, redirects, forms, HTTPS, and email are verified.
Frequently asked questions
Will my site go offline during the move?
Usually only briefly, if at all. The new site is tested before DNS changes, and the old host stays up while the change spreads.
Can you move a WordPress site?
Yes. Depending on the site, we can move it as it is or rebuild it on a simpler setup. We'll explain the trade-offs.
What do you need from me?
Access to your current host, your domain registrar, and any services connected to the site, such as email or forms.
You may also need
- Domain SetupRegister, connect, transfer, and configure domains, including the DNS that makes them work.
- Website RedesignRebuild an existing site around how your business works today, keeping what already works.
- Website MaintenanceContent updates, fixes, software updates, and support from people who know your site.
- Web HostingSimple, secure hosting set up and maintained for you. Plans start at $5/month.
Ready to talk it through?
Tell us a little about your business and what you need. We'll reply with questions or a clear next step, and confirm any quote before work begins.