Step-by-step instructions
- Step 01
List the current site's URLs, emails, forms and database dependencies.
- Step 02
Back up all site files and, for WordPress, the database and configuration.
- Step 03
Set up and test the new hosting site on a temporary domain or staging environment.
- Step 04
Import your files/data to the new host and verify internal links, logins and forms.
- Step 05
Prepare a rollback plan in case the domain points to an incomplete installation.
- Step 06
Change only the necessary DNS records when the new version works.
- Step 07
Check TLS/HTTPS and any redirects for old URLs after migration.
- Step 08
Monitor broken links, Search Console and contact form delivery for several days.
Before you finish: important checks
- Moving static HTML is different from moving a database-backed WordPress installation.
Common problems and fixes
- Site works but email stopped? DNS nameserver moves may have dropped MX records.
Frequently asked questions
Will migration preserve search ranking?
Not automatically; maintain content and URLs, use correct redirects and monitor indexing.
WordPress, hosting and AI interfaces change. Check the service's current documentation before changing billing, domain DNS, security or important site settings. Rayhan Studio publishes educational help, not guaranteed results.