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Migration Overview

Content Plan

This document should serve as the landing page for the migrations section, providing an overview and quick navigation.

Planned Content​

TL;DR​

  • Quick reference for choosing the right migration approach
  • Links to detailed guides for each migration type
  • Pre-migration checklist summary

Migration Types at a Glance​

Migration TypeToolBest For
Full site migrationMigrate GuruStandard WordPress sites
Full site (backup file)All-in-One WPClient-provided backups
Content only (posts/pages)WP All Export/ImportRedesigns, platform changes
Forms onlyWS Form ProForm system migrations

Before Any Migration​

  1. Document current site performance (PageSpeed, load times)
  2. Screenshot key pages for reference
  3. Verify DNS access and propagation time
  4. Confirm email handling strategy
  5. Check for any scheduled content/campaigns

Full Site Migrations​

Partial Migrations​

Supporting Documentation​

Post-Migration Verification​

  • All pages load correctly
  • Forms submit successfully
  • Email delivery working
  • SSL certificate active
  • Redirects functioning
  • Performance meets or exceeds baseline
  • Client-specific functionality verified

Common Migration Challenges​

ChallengeSolution
Large databaseUse Migrate Guru (handles large sites better)
Complex page builderTest content rendering post-migration
Custom functionalityDocument and verify each feature
Email disruptionPlan Cloudflare email routing or keep MX records
SSL downtimePre-provision SSL before DNS change