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Migration

WordPress migration service UK: move sites without breaking them

Changing host or domain is high risk for WooCommerce stores and busy sites. BugShield developers migrate files, databases, and URLs with search-replace discipline and post-migration checks.

from £49.99

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The Problem

When you need a WordPress migration service

  • New host ready but you are afraid of breaking the live shop.

  • Search-replace left mixed HTTP and HTTPS URLs everywhere.

  • WooCommerce orders or media links still point at the old domain.

  • DNS switched before files finished uploading.

  • Staging was copied to live but plugins duplicated orders.

The Answer

How BugShield migrates WordPress sites

We plan downtime windows, sync files and database, run controlled URL replacements, update wp-config, flush permalinks, and test login, checkout, and forms before DNS cutover when possible.

Simple migrations start from £49.99. Complex multi-site or large WooCommerce stores are quoted upfront based on size and integrations.

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How It Works

How our WordPress migration service UK works

1

Scope the move

Tell us old and new host, domain changes, and whether WooCommerce is involved.

2

Fixed migration quote

We confirm price and timeline before touching production.

3

Migrate and verify

Files, database, and URLs move with checklist testing on the new environment.

WordPress migration service UK

A WordPress migration service UK businesses trust handles more than copying files. Database serialisation, URL replacements, SSL, email DNS, and WooCommerce data all need careful treatment.

DIY migrations often leave broken images, login loops, and mixed HTTP/HTTPS content.

  • Full file and database transfer to new host
  • Search-replace URLs in serialised data safely
  • SSL certificate setup on new server
  • DNS cutover planning and execution
  • Post-migration testing of forms, shop, and admin

Common migration failures

Wrong file permissions, incomplete database import, missed wp-config.php updates, and CDN still pointing to old server cause post-migration breakage.

We verify every critical flow before considering migration complete.

BugShield migration service

WordPress migration service UK projects are quoted based on site complexity. Simple migrations start from £49.99. Share source and destination host details when requesting a quote.

Add both old and new hosting credentials to the Vault for secure access during migration.

FAQ

WordPress migration service UK FAQs

Will migration cause downtime?

Some downtime is normal during DNS cutover. We minimise it with preparation and off-peak scheduling where possible.

Can you migrate WooCommerce without losing orders?

Yes. We preserve order tables and test checkout on the new host before go-live.

Do you migrate email and DNS too?

We advise on DNS and can update records when access is provided. Mailbox migration is usually handled by your email provider.

What does a WordPress migration service UK include?

Moving your site to a new host or domain: files, database, URL updates, SSL configuration, and verification that everything works on the new environment.

Will migration cause downtime?

Planned migrations minimise downtime with DNS TTL reduction and final sync. Emergency migrations may need brief maintenance mode.

Can you migrate WooCommerce shops?

Yes. We migrate orders, products, customers, and payment gateway settings, then verify checkout on the new host.

Do you migrate between hosts (e.g. GoDaddy to Kinsta)?

Yes. We work with all UK and international hosts including cPanel, Plesk, and managed WordPress platforms.

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