$750
Moving a WordPress site to a new host is easy to get wrong: broken links, lost email, a lapsed certificate or a weekend offline. I handle the whole move for a flat $750 with zero downtime, then keep watch for 30 days.
What’s included
- The full WordPress move between hosts
- DNS changes
- SSL certificate transfer
- Post-migration testing
- 30 days of monitoring after the move
When it makes sense
- Your current host is slow, expensive or ending your plan
- You’re consolidating several sites onto one account
- You’re moving off a page builder or agency hosting you don’t control
A move is also a good moment for a Security Audit or Performance Optimization ($650), since everything is already being checked.
How it works
- Free 30-minute call. We talk through what you need and whether I’m the right fit.
- Written proposal. You get the scope, price and timeline in writing within 3 business days.
- Start. Work usually starts within 1 to 2 weeks of signing. Project work takes a 50% deposit, with the rest due on delivery.
- Delivery and support. You get the finished work, documentation of what changed, and the support period listed for your package.
Related work
- Distributed WordPress Maintenance Platform: multi-site infrastructure and automation
- Managing Dozens of Websites Without Losing Your Mind (blog post)
After the move
A move is a good moment to fix what the old host was holding back. Performance Optimization pairs well with a new host, and a Technical SEO Audit confirms Google sees the site correctly at its new home.
Protecting your search rankings
Moving a site can cost you rankings if URLs, redirects and page metadata are not carried over. If search visibility matters to your business, a Technical SEO Audit before or after the move will catch problems early.
Common questions
Will my email be affected?
Email often depends on the same DNS records, so it’s checked as part of the plan before anything is switched.
Can you help choose a host?
Yes, that’s a good use of the free 30-minute call.
Do you meet in person?
Yes. For clients in Greater Boston and the Worcester area, discovery sessions and kickoff meetings can be in person, and there is no travel surcharge within 50 miles of Shrewsbury. Ongoing work is usually remote.
How much does a WordPress migration cost?
$750 for the migration.
Will my search rankings be affected?
Keeping the same URLs avoids most problems. If URLs change, each old address needs a redirect to its new one, and Search Console needs to know about the move.