{"id":6603,"date":"2025-05-22T08:19:51","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T08:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/?p=6603"},"modified":"2025-05-22T12:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:37:25","slug":"website-migration-step-by-step-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/website-migration\/website-migration-step-by-step-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Checklist for Website Migration: What to Do Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/shopify-migration.php\">Moving your website<\/a> is a high-stakes process. It affects how people find you, how your site performs, and how much trust your users place in your brand. If you get it right, it\u2019s just another technical job. But if you <strong>miss key steps<\/strong>, you could <strong>lose rankings<\/strong>, <strong>break user flows<\/strong>, or <strong>damage your SEO for months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a simple copy-paste job. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this <strong>step-by-step checklist<\/strong>, based on real work. Whether you\u2019re <strong>changing platforms<\/strong>, <strong>switching to a new design<\/strong>, or <strong>shifting domains<\/strong>, this guide is built to help you plan and make smart choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s get started.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"cc-blog-banner-two\">\n        <div class=\"cc-blog-banner-two-left-img\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cc-blog-banne-two-left.webp\" alt=\"left image\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cc-blog-banne-two-decoration.webp\" alt=\"decoration image\" class=\"cc-blog-banner-two-decoration-img\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"cc-blog-banner-two-content\">\n            <h3 class=\"heading\"><span>Build Better, Smarter Websites That Convert<\/span><\/h3>\n            <p class=\"content\">Get custom web and app solutions built for speed, scalability, and user success.<\/p>\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"button form-model-button\" onclick=\"return false;\">Start Your Project                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cc-blog-banne-one-button-img.webp\" class=\"arrow-icon\"><\/button>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Know Why You\u2019re Moving Before You Touch Anything<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you <strong>start exporting files<\/strong> or <strong>setting up redirects<\/strong>, take a step back and ask the <strong>big question<\/strong>: <strong>why are you migrating<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every move is the same. The process changes depending on your goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Are you:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Changing from one <strong>CMS to another<\/strong> (like WordPress to Shopify)?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moving from a subdomain<\/strong> to a root domain?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redesigning <\/strong>the site completely?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merging multiple sites<\/strong> into one?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Updating the site architecture<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your objective shapes everything\u2014from the <strong>type of audit<\/strong> you do to the risks you\u2019ll need to watch for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also the time to define success. Is your goal a <strong>faster load time<\/strong>? <strong>Better conversions<\/strong>? <strong>Stable traffic<\/strong>? Make sure you have clarity here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take Inventory: Your Site\u2019s Current State Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Take-Inventory-Your-Sites-Current-State-Matters.webp\" alt=\"Take Inventory: Your Site\u2019s Current State Matters\" class=\"wp-image-6605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Take-Inventory-Your-Sites-Current-State-Matters.webp 950w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Take-Inventory-Your-Sites-Current-State-Matters-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Take-Inventory-Your-Sites-Current-State-Matters-768x456.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before moving anything, <strong>run a full crawl of your website<\/strong> using a tool like <strong>Screaming Frog<\/strong>, <strong>Sitebulb<\/strong>, or <strong>Ahrefs<\/strong>. This gives you a snapshot of everything that currently exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s what to document:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>URLs (every single one)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Page titles and meta descriptions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canonical tags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirect chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internal links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Site structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robots.txt and XML sitemaps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analytics and tracking codes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of this as your \u201c<strong>before<\/strong>\u201d picture. It\u2019s what you\u2019ll refer to when <strong>setting up redirects<\/strong>, <strong>tracking errors<\/strong>, and <strong>comparing SEO health<\/strong> after migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Save everything. You\u2019ll thank yourself later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Design the New Structure with SEO in Mind<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your migration includes a <strong>new structure<\/strong> or <strong>content shift<\/strong>, now is the time to plan it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Site structure plays a big role in how search engines understand your site. Make sure your most important pages are not buried. Use <strong>short<\/strong>, <strong>clean URLs<\/strong>, and keep your content <strong>categories well organized<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t guess. Use existing performance data to decide what pages should stay, what should go, and what can be merged. If some URLs are <strong>outdated but still getting traffic<\/strong>, plan to redirect them instead of dropping them cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your <strong>sitemap<\/strong> and <strong>URL plan<\/strong> should be ready before anything moves.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"cc-blog-banner-three\">\n        <div class=\"cc-blog-banner-three-content\">\n            <h3 class=\"heading\">Launch Your Next Digital Product with Confidence<\/h3>\n            <p class=\"content\">From idea to execution, we handle design, development, and everything in between.<\/p>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n<script src=\"https:\/\/assets.calendly.com\/assets\/external\/widget.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" async><\/script>\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"button\" onclick=\"Calendly.initPopupWidget({url: 'https:\/\/calendly.com\/contact-4cu\/30min'});return false;\"> Get a Free Quote                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cc-blog-banne-one-button-img.webp\" class=\"arrow-icon\"><\/button>\n\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cc-blog-banne-three-decoration.webp\" class=\"cc-blog-banner-three-decoration\">\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"cc-blog-banner-three-right-img\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/cc-blog-banne-three-right.webp\" alt=\"right image\">\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Build Redirect Maps Before You Move a Pixel<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most <strong>critical steps<\/strong> in any <strong>website migration<\/strong>: <strong>redirect planning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every page on your <strong>old site<\/strong> that\u2019s being <strong>removed<\/strong> or <strong>changed<\/strong> must have a redirect. If you <strong>miss this step<\/strong>, <strong>users will hit 404s<\/strong>, and your <strong>rankings will suffer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a <strong>spreadsheet that maps old URLs<\/strong> to their new versions. Keep it simple and one-to-one wherever possible. <strong>Avoid redirect chains<\/strong> and <strong>loops<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the map is done, test it in a <strong>staging environment<\/strong>. Make sure every link goes exactly where it should.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Don\u2019t Let Analytics Slip Through the Cracks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dont-Let-Analytics-Slip-Through-the-Cracks.webp\" alt=\"Don\u2019t Let Analytics Slip Through the Cracks\" class=\"wp-image-6606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dont-Let-Analytics-Slip-Through-the-Cracks.webp 950w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dont-Let-Analytics-Slip-Through-the-Cracks-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dont-Let-Analytics-Slip-Through-the-Cracks-768x456.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many migrations go wrong because <strong>tracking gets lost during the transition<\/strong>. Before moving anything, <strong>back up your current <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/shopify-google-analytics-setup.php\">Google Analytics setup<\/a> and <strong>Google Search Console data<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Then, make sure the new site has:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Analytics code<\/strong> is installed correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Google Tag Manager<\/strong> (if used) set up and firing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search Console<\/strong> verified for the new version (and both versions if the domain is changing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <strong>annotate the migration date<\/strong> in Google Analytics. It will help you compare pre- and post-migration traffic later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Test Everything in a Staging Environment First<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Never push a new website live <strong>without testing<\/strong> it in a <strong>closed environment. Set up a full copy of the site on a staging server and walk <\/strong>through every major interaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to test:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Page load speed<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mobile performance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>URL structure<\/strong> and <strong>internal links<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Redirects <\/strong>and <strong>canonical tags<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forms<\/strong>, <strong>CTAs<\/strong>, <strong>checkout flows<\/strong> (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SEO metadata<\/strong> on key pages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Schema markup<\/strong> (if used)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing saves you from losing traffic due to missed details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Double-Check Technical SEO Settings Before Launch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re close to launch, <strong>take time to review all the technical SEO settings<\/strong> that could affect how search engines crawl and index your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Robots.txt<\/strong> is correctly configured (not blocking important pages)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meta robots tags<\/strong> are accurate (noindex\/nofollow used intentionally)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XML sitemap<\/strong> is up to date and submitted to Search Console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Canonical tags<\/strong> are pointing to the right URLs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Structured data<\/strong> is present and working correctly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is often overlooked. But it\u2019s one of the easiest ways to keep your SEO stable through the migration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Go Live With a Clear Game Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When everything <strong>checks out in staging<\/strong>, it\u2019s time to go live. This is when you <strong>point DNS settings<\/strong> to the new server or flip the switch on your platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But don\u2019t rush.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pick a <strong>quiet time when traffic is lower<\/strong>\u2014usually late at night or early morning. Have your team on standby to monitor for errors and issues in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep these tools open during and after launch:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Google Analytics<\/strong> (real-time view)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search Console<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server logs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crawler reports<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll want to catch problems as they happen, not after Google indexes them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Watch Like a Hawk After Launch<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first <strong>48 to 72 hours<\/strong> after going live are key. <strong>Search engines<\/strong> will begin crawling the new structure. Users will hit your new pages. If something breaks, it needs to be fixed fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Keep a post-launch log and track:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Crawl errors<\/strong> in <strong>Search Console<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>404s <\/strong>and <strong>redirect chains<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Traffic changes<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rankings <\/strong>for core keywords<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Conversions <\/strong>and <strong>bounce rates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you notice <strong>sudden drops<\/strong>, <strong>act quickly<\/strong>. Often, it\u2019s a simple redirect that got missed or a broken internal link.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue checking performance weekly for the <strong>first 30 days<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let Google Know What Changed<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your site has moved to a new domain, use the \u201c<strong>Change of Address<\/strong>\u201d tool in <strong>Google Search Console<\/strong>. This tells Google that your site has officially changed locations and helps speed up indexing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, <strong>update your sitemap<\/strong> and <strong>resubmit it to Search Console<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check your <strong>robots.txt file<\/strong> again to make sure you\u2019re not <strong>accidentally blocking new URLs<\/strong>. It happens more often than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Update Backlinks, Social Links, and External Mentions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After migration, some of your best backlinks might still point to old URLs. If possible, reach out to those site owners and request updates to your new URLs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t forget to update your:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Social media bios<\/strong> and <strong>links<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Email footers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paid ad landing pages<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directory listings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business profiles<\/strong> (Google Business, Yelp, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s tedious but worth it, especially for top pages that drive leads or sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recap: Your Website Migration Checklist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here\u2019s a quick summary of the steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Know your reason for migrating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crawl <\/strong>and <strong>document <\/strong>your existing site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan your new structure<\/strong> with SEO in mind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build and test<\/strong> a redirect map<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep <strong>analytics <\/strong>and <strong>tracking clean<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Test the site<\/strong> on staging before launch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review <\/strong>all technical SEO settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Launch <\/strong>during a low-traffic window<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor closely<\/strong> after go-live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notify Google<\/strong> of changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Update key backlinks<\/strong> and <strong>profiles<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each step matters. Rushing through migration leads to trouble. Taking your time helps protect your traffic, your rankings, and your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Need Help With a Migration? Talk to CartCoders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re <strong>planning a website migration<\/strong> and want it done right, <a href=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/\">CartCoders<\/a> is here to help. Our team has handled platform shifts, domain moves, and large-scale redesigns for businesses across different industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer full support\u2014from pre-migration audits to launch-day troubleshooting. With our experience in <strong>SEO<\/strong>, <strong>CMS platforms<\/strong>, and <strong>eCommerce frameworks<\/strong>, we can help you move your site without losing visibility or performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let\u2019s talk about your website migration<\/strong> needs. <a href=\"https:\/\/cartcoders.com\/contact-us.php\">Contact CartCoders<\/a> for a smooth transition, step by step.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving your website is a high-stakes process. 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