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Do a backup of your website to prevent a shock while moving if something should go wrong. The backup will also provide current data on your new host server, so you stay current before your audience. After the backup is confirmed to be up to date and all beautiful, begin moving your files to the new host using recommended file transfer resource. If you are not very good at this, it’s best to seek your new host’s assistance to do the migration so that everything can go on smoothly.

The good part about moving a WordPress site is that it has a plug-in that can help you with seamless migration without hiccups. One such plug-in is called “All-in-One WP Migration” using this plug-in will make your transition smooth and hassle free.

3. Are your imported database up to date?

After the upload of your entire website from old to a new host, you want to confirm if your database has fully loaded and up to date. It is important to double check to be sure; do not assume if other documents seem to be perfect. If you notice you have problems with uploading your database, my first recommendation is to contact your new hosting service provider to assist in setting up your MySQL database correctly and then move your database again. But if you feel confident this is a go for you, you can re-upload the database again by overwriting the previously uploaded one.

4. Change your domain name server (DNS)

Remember that your DNS is the holder of your website domain name and only if it’s active that you can have access to your site. Therefore, you should never forget to change your DNS from old to new once you have confirmed everything is running fine. It works by using the newly provided domain name server by the new hosting service. Already, what is active is your old hosting DNS, you have to swap the information submitted by the new host to your old server, and it will come alive!

Now go to your new hosting CPanel and edit the DNS server setting to point your visitors to the new location.

5. Rectify broken links

Broken links are likely after moving your site; you need to use broken link service to check for any broken link and fix it before your visitors start getting error 404. It means your permalink structure is faulty because of the transfer, take the time to check and rectify the error, and your site should come up again

6. Check all other critical resources of your site

Part of your website is the email address. They are all linked up to the old DNS, and if you have moved, it’s important to check they are ok too. Try to see if your email is working and you can receive and send emails. If yes, fine but if not, you want to correct that and all other things you need for your website to function properly.

7. Make the final change and discontinue the old service

After all transfer is done and working well, it’s time to unplug the old service! While doing that, find a way to inform your audience about the move, or if you know where your core audiences are from, of course, I expect you to know. Then do the final cross over mid-night where traffic will be less and you can deal with little complaints from your nocturnal traffic 

It take about 48 hours to fully get ready and go seamlessly as before, during this time you will experience intermittent responses from both the new and old sites, but it will stabilize with the new host within 48 hours.

Close your old host service

After your new site is stable and running smoothly, you can now close down your old host and bid them good bye!

If you want this process to be easy, use a server such as Shopify. They provide easy hosting services that can help you get through this process easily.