Website migration services
Moving a website to a new platform, domain, or server affects pages, data, integrations, and the URLs search engines already know. 1MDE's web development team plans and runs the move so the new site launches with its content, customers, and search traffic in place.
What is website migration?
Website migration is any significant change to a site's platform, domain, structure, or hosting. Typical examples are moving from one CMS or ecommerce platform to another, switching to a new domain, merging several sites into one, or moving to a new server. Each type carries its own risks: lost data, broken links, and drops in organic traffic.
When does a business need a website migration?
When the current platform limits features, speed, or integrations; when licensing, plugins, or hosting cost more than the platform delivers; after a rebrand or merger that requires a new domain; when separate sites for brands or locations need to become one; and when a platform no longer receives updates or security patches.
Site migration risks we plan for
Lost organic traffic, missing or broken data, broken forms, checkout, or integrations, downtime, and gaps in analytics. We reduce each risk before launch: a URL inventory and redirect map, test imports with record counts compared against the source, full testing on a staging site, a scheduled cutover with DNS changes planned in advance, and a GA4 and Google Tag Manager check after launch.
Redirect map to protect organic traffic
A URL inventory and redirect map keep rankings and links pointing to the right pages after the move.
Test imports before migration
Test imports with record counts compared against the source catch missing or broken data before the final transfer.
Staging tests and a planned cutover
Full testing on a staging site checks forms, checkout, and integrations, and a scheduled cutover with DNS changes planned in advance limits downtime.
Post-migration GA4 and GTM check
A GA4 and Google Tag Manager check after launch closes gaps in analytics.
Who our web migration services are for
Online stores changing ecommerce platforms, service businesses moving off an outdated site builder or custom CMS, companies moving to a new domain after a rebrand, and organizations combining several websites into one.
What our website migration services include
01
Platform migration and replatforming
Moving to a new CMS or ecommerce platform, for example to WordPress or WooCommerce from an older builder or a custom system, including WordPress moves between hosts. Templates, functionality, and integrations are rebuilt and tested before launch.
02
Ecommerce data migration
Products, categories, variants, customers, order history, and reviews moved and checked against the source: record counts, SKUs, prices, and images.
03
Website content migration
Pages, posts, media, metadata, and forms moved with their structure and internal links, so nothing stays behind on the old system.
04
Domain and hosting migration
Moving to a new domain or server with DNS, SSL, email records, and redirects planned in advance to keep downtime short.
05
SEO protection during website migration
URL inventory, one-to-one 301 redirects, preserved titles, meta descriptions and structured data, updated XML sitemaps, and Search Console updates. For ongoing search work after launch, see Technical SEO.
06
Post-launch migration support
Monitoring of 404 errors, redirects, indexing, forms, payments, and analytics after launch, with fixes during the first weeks.
How our website migration process works
01
Migration audit and plan
We inventory the site and map every URL.
02
Staging site migration
We build, import, and test before launch.
03
Launch and migration checks
We go live, check redirects, and monitor.
Website migration: common questions
What do website migration services include?
Planning, moving content and data, rebuilding templates and integrations, setting up redirects, testing, launch, and monitoring after launch. The exact scope is set after an audit of your current site.
How long does a website migration take?
A small site can usually be moved in a few weeks. Large stores with many products, customers, and integrations take longer. We give a timeline after the audit.
How much does website migration cost?
The cost depends on the platforms involved, the number of pages, the amount of data, and the integrations. We provide a quote once the scope is clear.
Will a site migration affect my Google rankings?
Short-term fluctuations are common after any migration. Redirects, preserved content, and correct technical settings reduce the risk of lasting losses, but no one can guarantee rankings.
Will an ecommerce migration keep orders and customer data?
Yes. Customer and order records are migrated and checked against the source, and a final sync runs at launch so recent orders are not lost.
Can you redesign the site during the migration?
Yes, but changing design, structure, and platform at the same time increases risk. We plan which changes happen at launch and which come later.
