Procedure To Migrate From One Web Host To Another?

Migrating between web hosts can be both time consuming and expensive

, which is why so many people just decide to stick with one host, even if they're getting bad treatment or bad hosting. With the right knowledge it isn't so difficult to migrate from one host to another, although it can still take some time.

It needs to be done carefully because you run the risk of losing clients or damaging your company image if you do not give proper notice to the right people. It's also possible to leave unread emails in the old account, which can be disastrous, depending on who's emailing you. Using the steps outlined below should make the migration a little smoother.

The first thing you need to do is make sure the new web host actually is better than the one you're leaving. Make sure you do your research on this before you blindly rush to a new host that has a better sign-up price.

Once you have a new web host lined up, do an inventory of every feature that your website requires. Make sure your new host will offer these, and if not, start looking for a different one. Try to stay out of any long-term commitments and read all their terms and conditions carefully to avoid getting snagged by some loophole. Once you are 100% sure about a certain web hosting company, go ahead and set up a new account with them. Upload all your files. With the new email account, set up all the auto responding message immediately. Inform all your clients of the change as soon as possible, before you transfer the domain.

Once you've done that, go ahead and get the domain transferred over. After the new domain is set up, keep the old account open for about a week, just to pull in any emails that people send in.

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