Why businesses change hosting or platforms in the first place
A migration usually starts with a practical problem.
Performance issues, limited space, poor support, rising costs, server location concerns, outdated tech, security worries… sometimes it’s all of the above. In other cases it’s a rebuild, a platform change, or a move to a setup that can support better speed and stability.
And yes — improving Core Web Vitals often becomes a driver too.
Assessment first: putting everything under the magnifier
Before anything moves, we assess what’s really there.
That includes how the website is built, where it’s hosted, what the database looks like, how media is handled, what third-party tools are involved, and what risks exist based on platform and complexity. This is the stage where most unknowns are uncovered.
It’s also where we decide the cleanest path forward — and whether developers need to be involved.
Mapping the full site, not just the pages you remember
Many migration losses happen because people only think about “pages”.
In reality, a site often includes images, PDFs, downloads, embedded media, old campaign landing pages, and files that are still linked from blogs, emails, or other sites. We crawl the site before migration to discover how everything is connected and what needs to be preserved.
This reduces the chance of moving “most of it”… and leaving behind the parts that cause problems later.
Planning structure changes before migration
If a site structure needs changing, it’s better to do it deliberately.
When structure changes happen during the migration itself, you introduce unknowns at the worst possible time. Where possible, we recommend and implement structural decisions before the move — so the migration becomes a controlled transfer, not a moving target.
That’s how you avoid surprises.
Moving what matters: code, media, databases, and functionality
A proper migration isn’t just moving files.
It can involve the codebase, the media library, uploads, PDFs, and other assets… plus database migration, configuration changes, and functionality checks. The complexity depends on platform, size, and how the site was built.
Large sites, ecommerce catalogues, and older builds can be more involved — and this is exactly where careful planning pays off.
SEO protection: redirects, metadata, indexing, and crawl behaviour
SEO is where migration mistakes get expensive.
We protect SEO by reviewing URL changes, redirect mapping, internal linking, metadata, indexation signals, canonical tags, and crawl behaviour before and after launch. If pages move, they need to land correctly. If content changes, it needs to remain relevant.
The goal is continuity — keeping your visibility stable while improvements are introduced safely.
After launch: verification, audits, and stabilisation
Launch is not the finish line.
After the migration, we run checks to confirm the site works as expected: broken links, missing files, redirect behaviour, indexing, analytics/tracking, speed, and key performance indicators. This is also where we monitor for early warning signs and fix issues before they compound.
It’s how migrations stay successful long-term, not just on day one.
Let’s migrate your website without losing ground
If you’re planning a migration — whether it’s for speed, cost, performance, Core Web Vitals, or a platform change — it’s worth doing it properly.
Let’s review your current setup, identify the risks, and plan a migration that protects what you’ve already built while setting the site up to perform better afterwards.