The migration checklist

The top 10 things we check before, during, and after every move.

  1. 01

    Hosting credentials & WordPress admin login

    After signup we email you a unique address to add as an Administrator on your site, so we can get in without you having to hand over your personal login.

  2. 02

    Plugins & themes are up to date

    Outdated plugins and themes are the most common cause of a migration going sideways. We check for updates before we start.

  3. 03

    A full backup of your files and database

    Taken before we touch anything, so there's always a safe copy no matter what.

  4. 04

    DNS & domain registrar access

    So we can point your domain at the new host when you're ready — or hand you the exact records to update yourself.

  5. 05

    New host account is ready

    We confirm your new plan has enough storage and bandwidth for your site before we move anything over.

  6. 06

    A quick security & malware scan

    So nothing gets carried over to your new, cleaner host.

  7. 07

    Any custom server-level configuration

    Cron jobs, .htaccess rules, or PHP settings that don't live in your database or files.

  8. 08

    How your site sends email

    Whether it's through your host or a third-party service, so mail keeps working after DNS changes.

  9. 09

    A test migration on our testbench

    We confirm everything works on a copy before your live site is ever touched.

  10. 10

    A final walkthrough after go-live

    We check forms, checkout flows, and key pages together before calling it done.

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