WordPress migration services with zero downtime.

We move WordPress sites between hosts, domains and stacks without losing traffic, rankings or revenue. Staged cutover, rsync and database sync, DNS handled cleanly, 301 redirect maps shipped. You get a new home and the same search position you earned.

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Our approach

Zero downtime, zero data loss .

Most migrations fail on the small stuff. A missed serialized option, a cron that never re-registered, an uploads folder half-copied, a DNS TTL still at 24 hours on cutover day. We plan for each of those before we touch the source site.

Every migration ships a full inventory, a staged dry run on the target host, a signed-off cutover window and a 301 redirect map that preserves every indexed URL. Nothing gets pointed live on vibes.

  • Staged dry run on the target host before any DNS change
  • rsync and WP-CLI database sync with search-replace handled correctly
  • 301 redirect map so Google keeps the rankings you already earned
WordPress host to host migration runbook and DNS cutover plan
How it works

From audit to clean cutover in four steps.

A structured, low-risk process. You see the inventory, the dry run, the cutover window and the verification. No surprise outages, no missing files on Monday morning.

01

Inventory and runbook

We audit the source site, list every plugin, theme, custom table, cron, scheduled job and hardcoded URL, document PHP and MySQL versions, uploads size and DNS records, then write a ranked runbook with rollback steps agreed with you.

02

Target build and dry run

We provision the new host, match PHP, MySQL, Redis and extensions, rsync files, import the database, run WP-CLI search-replace and test every flow on a staging hostname. Login, checkout, forms, search, emails and admin ajax verified.

03

Cutover window

DNS TTL dropped in advance, a final incremental rsync and database delta sync in a frozen window, DNS pointed to the new host, HTTPS and HSTS set, legacy URLs 301-mapped and monitoring green before we announce done.

04

Verification and handover

Post-cutover smoke tests, real user monitoring in place, 404 report reviewed, search console resubmitted, a 7-day watch window with hot-fix support and a written runbook handed to your team for future moves.

What's included

Everything needed for a clean migration .

  • Source audit with plugin, theme, cron and database inventory
  • Target host provisioning with matched PHP, MySQL and extensions
  • Full rsync of files, uploads and media with checksums verified
  • Database export, import and WP-CLI search-replace done correctly
  • Staging dry run with smoke tests across login, checkout and forms
  • DNS TTL lowered in advance and cutover scheduled in a frozen window
  • 301 redirect map for changed URLs so SEO rankings carry across
  • HTTPS, HSTS, security headers and robots.txt verified on go-live
  • 7-day post-cutover watch window with hot-fix support
  • Written runbook and rollback plan handed to your team
How we compare

Why teams choose us for migrations.

A migrator plugin is not a strategy. A generalist freelancer will not plan the DNS window. Here is how we stack up on work that actually protects traffic and revenue.

WP Pro Devs
Freelancer
Traditional agency
Inventory with plugins, cron and custom tables
Staged dry run before any DNS change
301 redirect map so SEO rankings carry across
Order-safe WooCommerce cutover
Written runbook and rollback plan
Typical turnaround
3 to 14 days
Varies
4 to 8 weeks
Starting price
$500
$150
$5k+
Post-cutover support
7 to 30 days
None
Retainer only
WP Pro DevsRecommended
  • Inventory with plugins, cron and custom tables
  • Staged dry run before any DNS change
  • 301 redirect map so SEO rankings carry across
  • Order-safe WooCommerce cutover
  • Written runbook and rollback plan
  • Typical turnaround3 to 14 days
  • Starting price$500
  • Post-cutover support7 to 30 days
What clients say
We love our brand and yes, we're total control freaks. Handing our website to someone on the other side of the world was terrifying. But WP Pro Devs absolute legend, exceeded our sky high standards. Calm, patient, and genuinely invested in the relationship as much as the code.
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SeanFounder · Hidden Africa
640+Projects delivered
4.9 / 5Average rating. 180 reviews
82%Clients on retainer
Pricing

Fixed quotes, predictable cutovers .

Pricing reflects site size, host complexity and commerce scope, not hours burnt. Pick a tier close to your needs or ask for a custom estimate after the inventory.

Launch offer20% off every plan
Ends in
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−20%
Starter
was $500 to $800
$400 to $640

Single WordPress site, standard host to host move. Inventory, dry run, cutover and redirect map included.

  • Source audit and inventory
  • Target host provisioning
  • Full rsync and database sync
  • Staging dry run with smoke tests
  • DNS cutover and 301 map
Most popular−20%
Studio
was $800 to $1.3k
$640 to $1.04k

WooCommerce or membership site with live orders. Incremental sync, order-safe cutover, 7-day watch window.

  • WooCommerce or membership scope
  • Order-safe incremental sync
  • Payment gateway retest on target
  • HTTPS, HSTS and security headers
  • 7-day post-cutover support
  • Written runbook and rollback plan
−20%
Scale
was $1.3k to $2k
$1.04k to $1.6k

Large or complex move. Multisite, heavy media libraries, custom tables, staged rollout or stack change.

  • Multisite or large media library
  • Custom tables and cron re-registration
  • Stack change, PHP or MySQL upgrade
  • CDN, object cache and Redis wired
  • Search console and sitemap handover
  • 30-day post-cutover support
−20%
Enterprise
was $2k+
$1.6k+

Multi-site programmes, recurring migrations and regulated environments with change control and audit trail.

  • Everything in Scale
  • Change control and audit trail
  • Regulated or compliance scope
  • Dedicated migration engineer
  • SLA with priority response
  • Programme manager for multi-site waves
Quality standards

Every migration ships predictable and clean .

We do not close a migration ticket on a ping check. Cutover has to hold up against real logins, real carts, real search traffic and real emails.

Zero user-visible downtime

DNS TTL dropped in advance, frozen cutover window kept under 60 seconds of read-only where possible.

No data loss

File checksums verified, database delta re-applied in the cutover window, orders and comments carried across.

SEO preserved

URL structure held where possible, 301 map for the rest, canonicals, sitemaps and hreflang verified on go-live.

HTTPS and headers

Certificate provisioned, HSTS, security headers and redirect chains validated before the site goes live.

Cron and queues working

Scheduled tasks re-registered on the target host, WP-Cron or real cron verified, queues draining as expected.

WooCommerce integrity

Stock, subscriptions, payment tokens and customer sessions all tested on target before any DNS change.

Emails still sending

Transactional mail, SPF, DKIM and DMARC checked on the new host so resets and receipts never silently drop.

Monitoring in place

Uptime, log tail and error tracking set up before cutover so any regression is caught within minutes.

Documented handover

Your team gets a runbook covering the new host, rollback steps and how to repeat the move if needed.

For agencies

Your clients. Our migration team. Your brand.

We are the silent migration team behind design and marketing agencies. Your client sees your plan, your runbook and your brand on every artefact. Our name never appears in the Slack channel, the handover docs or the cutover email.

  • 01

    Fully branded delivery

    Runbooks, inventories and cutover reports carry your brand, not ours.

  • 02

    Dedicated partner PM

    One point of contact for every engagement. Shared Slack, scheduled cutover windows, fast replies.

  • 03

    Transparent partner pricing

    Per-site rates, bulk discounts and priority scheduling for agency partners with recurring migration work.

  • 04

    Your process, not ours

    We plug into your ClickUp, Linear, Jira or Notion. No tool switching, no friction for your team.

How white label delivery works

01
You

Share the source site

You send staging access, current host, target host and any client constraints around cutover windows.

02
We

Inventory and partner quote

We audit the site, write the runbook and send you a partner rate quote. Never shown to your client.

03
You

Add margin, quote your client

You mark up, brand the proposal and present it on your letterhead at your price.

04
Client

Client approves the plan

Your client signs off on the cutover window and runbook with your brand and pays you directly.

05
We

We migrate under NDA

Silent work on branded staging. No vendor credits, no email signatures, no footer links from us.

06
You

Deliver as your own

You review the cutover report, accept handover and ship the runbook to your client under your agency name.

Common questions

What clients ask us about migrations.

No. The old site keeps serving traffic while we build and test the new one. Cutover happens in a short frozen window, usually off-peak, with DNS TTL lowered in advance. Most of our moves see under 60 seconds of read-only time and zero user-visible downtime.
Plan your migration

Tell us which site needs a new home.

Share the source host, target host and any cutover constraints. A migration engineer will respond with an inventory outline and a written scope within one business day.

  • Free inventory outline and written estimate within 24h
  • Fixed quote before any work begins
  • Migration engineer on your project from day one
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