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Overview
Moving a site without losing what it has earned
What can go wrong in a move
Moving a website looks simple until something goes missing: images still loading from the old server, email that stops arriving because a DNS record was overlooked, or years of search rankings lost because old addresses now return errors. Website migration is the work of preventing those surprises. A move might mean switching to a better host, rebranding to a new domain, consolidating several sites into one, or leaving a platform like Wix or Squarespace for WordPress. Each type carries its own risks, and the common thread is planning: knowing exactly what exists today before anything is copied, switched or deleted.
We start with a full inventory
We begin with an inventory. That covers every page and file, the database, forms and integrations, mailboxes that use the domain, DNS records, SSL certificates and any third-party scripts. For moves that change URLs, we export the full list of current addresses and build a redirect map so each old page points to its closest new equivalent. The site is then copied to the new environment and checked on a temporary URL, covering forms, checkout, search and logins. Only after everything works do we switch DNS, ideally at a quiet time for your business, with record lifetimes lowered in advance so the change spreads quickly.
Checks after launch
After launch, the job is not done until the new setup is verified. We check redirects, keep an eye on Search Console for crawling problems, submit the updated sitemap and confirm that email is flowing. If the domain has changed, we use the change of address tool in Search Console so Google understands the move. A WordPress to WordPress move is $290, and moves from other platforms are priced by the number of pages, as listed on this page. Many businesses combine a move with managed hosting or a care plan starting at $69 a month, so the site is looked after once it arrives. We run migrations from our Calgary head office for clients across Canada.
Benefits
What careful planning protects during a move
Carefully planned moves to a new host, domain or platform, with redirects, email and DNS taken care of.
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Host-to-Host Moves
Files, database and settings moved to a new server with no change to your URLs.
02
Domain Changes
Rebrands and domain switches with complete redirect maps so search value carries over.
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Platform Switches
Content moved from Wix, Square, Squarespace or older systems into WordPress or PHP.
04
Store Migrations
Products, customers and order history transferred to WooCommerce where the source allows.
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Site Consolidations
Several websites merged into one, with old addresses redirected properly.
06
HTTPS and SSL Moves
Certificates installed and insecure addresses redirected to their secure versions.
What's included
Covered in a migration project
Details vary from one business to the next, yet each project covers the points listed here. Extras are quoted in writing before any work on them begins.
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Website migration near me for businesses nationwide
Migrations run remotely from our Calgary head office, so the process is identical for a company in Ontario and one in Alberta. Our Vancouver and Winnipeg offices, which run their own Two Trees Studio websites, take on migrations for nearby clients as well.
Short answers to what clients ask us most. Tap a question to see our answer.
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Will moving my website hurt my Google rankings?
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A careful migration keeps any dip small and temporary. The main risks come from old URLs breaking without redirects, content being dropped during the move, or the new site loading slower than the old one. A complete redirect map, matching content and a check in Search Console afterwards protect most of what you have built. Changing domains carries more risk than changing hosts.
Will my email stop working during the move?
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It should not, as long as email is part of the plan. Mail often depends on DNS records that are easy to overlook, especially when mailboxes sit with the same company as your website. We record every mail-related setting before the switch, and if the mailboxes themselves need to move, we schedule that separately so messages are not lost.
Can you move my site from Wix or Squarespace to WordPress?
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Yes, although it is closer to a rebuild than a direct transfer. Those platforms do not export a complete working site, so we recreate the design in WordPress, carry over the text and images, and set up redirects from the old page addresses. The upside is a site you fully own and can host anywhere, with far more control over SEO and features.
How long will my site be offline during a migration?
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Ideally not at all. The new copy is built and tested while the old one stays live, and the DNS switch simply sends visitors to the new server. For a short period some visitors may still see the old site while DNS updates spread. Stores and membership sites need a brief content freeze around the switch so no orders or sign-ups are lost.
How is a migration priced?
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A WordPress to WordPress move is $290. Moving from Wix, Square or another platform to WordPress is $490 for up to 10 pages or $900 for up to 20 pages. Moving from any platform to PHP is $490 for up to 5 pages or $800 for up to 10 pages. Larger sites get a written quote before any work starts. Email migration is extra and priced per mailbox: $70 under 2 GB, $250 up to 10 GB and $400 up to 50 GB.
What do you need from us to start a migration?
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Access to your current hosting account, the company where your domain is registered and any mail provider linked to it, plus the website admin login. If you are unsure where your domain or email is registered, we can help trace it. It is also useful to know of any busy periods to avoid, so the final switch happens at a quiet time.
