What is Website Migration?

Website Migration is the process of moving a website, application, store, content, database, domain, or hosting environment from one platform or infrastructure to another.

Can you migrate my website to a new hosting provider?

Yes. Website files, databases, configurations, SSL, DNS and other required components can be transferred to the new hosting environment.

Can you migrate a WordPress website?

Yes. WordPress Migration can include the WordPress files, database, themes, plugins, media, configuration, domain, SSL, redirects and related services.

Can you migrate Shopify stores?

Yes. Shopify migrations can cover supported products, collections, customers, orders, themes, domains, integrations and other relevant store components. Some functionality may require reconfiguration or redevelopment.

Can you migrate Wix to WordPress?

Yes. Wix-to-WordPress migration generally involves transferring or recreating content, media, design, functionality, URLs, SEO metadata and integrations rather than directly copying server files.

Can you migrate a website to a VPS?

Yes. A website or application can be moved from shared hosting, another VPS, or another suitable environment to a VPS with the required server, database, SSL and application configuration.

Can you migrate a complete custom website?

Yes. Custom website migration can include frontend files, backend applications, databases, APIs, environment variables, Docker containers, server configuration and third-party integrations.

Will my website go offline during migration?

For suitable websites, the migration can be staged so the new environment is prepared and tested before DNS is changed. The actual downtime depends on the platform, DNS, application architecture and data synchronization requirements.

Can you preserve SEO during website migration?

Yes. SEO migration can include URL mapping, 301 redirects, metadata, canonical URLs, sitemaps, internal links and indexing-related checks.

Can you migrate my database?

Yes. Supported databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL can be migrated using an appropriate backup, transfer, import and validation process.

Can you secure the website after migration?

Yes. Security work can include access-control review, SSL, permissions, server hardening, credential protection, firewall configuration, malware checks and backup verification.

Can you migrate my domain and DNS?

Yes. Domain and DNS migration can include A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and other relevant DNS records, along with SSL and service verification.

Can you migrate email along with my website?

Depending on the email provider and migration scope, we can handle or coordinate the required DNS records and email-related configuration. Website hosting migration does not automatically mean that email should be moved.

Can you migrate an e-commerce store without losing products and customers?

Supported store data can be migrated, but the exact process depends on the source and destination platforms. Products, customers, orders, inventory, reviews and other data should be mapped and validated before the final migration.

Do you provide post-migration support?

Yes. Post-migration support can include functionality testing, DNS/SSL verification, troubleshooting, performance checks, security review, redirect validation and monitoring.

DevSell | WordPress Migration & Security

Service type	WordPress Website
Frontend	HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, WordPress Theme, Responsive Design
Backend	WordPress CMS, PHP, REST API
Database	MySQL
Platforms & cloud	WordPress Hosting, cPanel Hosting, Linux, Cloudflare
Software & tools	Figma, VS Code, Git, Google Analytics
Languages	PHP, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, SQL
UI/UX design	Wireframes, Brand UI, E-commerce UX, Design Handoff
Integrations	Stripe, PayPal, Google Analytics, Email SMTP, CRM Sync
AI & automation	Content Generation, Workflow Automation
What we build	Corporate Website, Blog Platform, Membership Site

Migration & Security Services — Secure Website, Hosting & Platform Migration

Migration & Security Services

Our Migration & Security service provides secure, structured migration of websites, web applications, e-commerce stores, databases, domains, files, emails, and hosting environments from one platform or server to another.

We can migrate websites between hosting providers, VPS servers, cloud environments, CMS platforms, domains, and infrastructure while carefully handling website files, databases, configurations, DNS, SSL, email services, APIs, integrations, redirects, and security settings.

Whether you are moving a WordPress website to a new host, migrating Shopify infrastructure or content, moving Wix or another CMS, transferring a VPS, changing web hosting, or relocating a complete custom application, the migration process is planned around data integrity, security, compatibility, SEO preservation, and minimal disruption.

Plan → Backup → Secure → Migrate → Verify → Launch → Monitor

Migration & Security Service Profile

Category	What We Handle
Primary Service	Migration & Security
Website Migration	Complete website migration between hosts/platforms
CMS Migration	WordPress, Shopify, Wix and other CMS platforms
Hosting Migration	Web hosting to web hosting
VPS Migration	VPS to VPS, hosting to VPS, server relocation
Cloud Migration	Move applications and websites between cloud environments
Domain Migration	Domain/DNS transfer and configuration
Database Migration	MySQL, PostgreSQL and other supported databases
File Migration	Website files, media, documents and assets
E-Commerce Migration	Stores, products, customers, orders and configurations
SSL Migration	HTTPS and certificate configuration
Email Migration	Website/business email configuration and DNS records
SEO Migration	URLs, redirects, metadata and indexing preservation
Security	Malware checks, access controls, SSL, permissions and hardening
Post-Migration	Testing, monitoring, troubleshooting and optimization

What We Migrate

Migration Type	Example
Hosting → Hosting	Move website from one hosting provider to another
Shared Hosting → VPS	Move website to dedicated virtual server resources
VPS → VPS	Transfer applications and websites between VPS providers
VPS → Cloud	Move infrastructure to a cloud environment
WordPress → New Host	Transfer WordPress files, database and configuration
Shopify → Shopify	Store configuration, products and supported data migration
Wix → Other CMS	Rebuild/migrate website content to another platform
CMS → CMS	Move content and website functionality between CMS platforms
Custom Website → VPS	Deploy a custom website/application on a new server
Domain → New Server	Update DNS and point the domain to new infrastructure
Database → Database	Transfer structured application data
E-Commerce → New Platform	Migrate products, customers, orders and relevant data

WordPress Migration & Security

WordPress Website Migration

Our WordPress Migration Services cover complete website transfers between hosting providers, servers, domains, and compatible WordPress environments.

WordPress Migration Services

Area	What We Migrate / Configure
WordPress Files	Core, themes, plugins and uploads
Database	WordPress database and configuration data
Media	Images, videos, documents and uploads
Themes	Active and required theme files
Plugins	Required plugins and configuration
Users	User and account data where applicable
Settings	WordPress configuration
Domain	Domain and URL configuration
DNS	DNS records and routing
SSL	HTTPS and certificate configuration
Permalinks	URL structure preservation
Redirects	301 redirects where required
Cron Jobs	Scheduled tasks
Email	Relevant DNS/email configuration
Security	Malware checks and access review

WordPress Migration Flow

Backup → New Server Setup → Files Transfer → Database Transfer → Configuration → DNS → SSL → Testing → Security Check → Launch

Shopify Migration & Security

Shopify Migration Services

Our Shopify Migration service focuses on moving Shopify stores between appropriate Shopify environments or migrating e-commerce businesses to or from Shopify when the required data and functionality can be transferred or rebuilt.

Shopify migrations require careful planning because products, variants, collections, customers, orders, theme functionality, apps, URLs, payment settings and integrations can have platform-specific requirements.

Shopify Migration Areas

Area	Migration / Development Work
Products	Product information and organization
Variants	Variant data and product structures
Collections	Collections and product organization
Customers	Customer information where supported
Orders	Historical order data where supported
Theme	Theme configuration or custom theme redevelopment
Liquid	Custom Liquid functionality
Apps	Review and replacement/reconfiguration of apps
Domains	Domain configuration
DNS	DNS records and routing
SEO URLs	URL structure and redirects
Tracking	Analytics and marketing tracking
Integrations	APIs, CRM, ERP, shipping and other services

Important: Platform migrations are not always a simple "copy and paste" process. Some Shopify data, applications, functionality, or third-party integrations may require reconfiguration or redevelopment.

Wix Migration & Security

Wix Website Migration

Our Wix Migration Services help businesses move from Wix to another supported CMS, custom website architecture, hosting environment, or development platform.

Because Wix is a managed platform, migration may involve content extraction, asset transfer, URL mapping, redesign/redevelopment, SEO preservation, and functionality replacement rather than a direct server-to-server copy.

Wix Migration Services

Area	What We Handle
Pages	Recreate and migrate website pages
Content	Transfer text and structured content
Images	Transfer and optimize media assets
Design	Rebuild visual layouts
Forms	Recreate forms and workflows
SEO	Preserve important URLs and metadata
Redirects	Configure relevant redirects
Domain	DNS and domain configuration
Analytics	Reconnect tracking systems
Integrations	Replace or reconnect external services
Performance	Optimize the new platform
Security	Secure the new hosting/application environment

Other CMS Migration

CMS Migration Services

We can plan migration or redevelopment for other major CMS platforms depending on the source and destination architecture.

Potential platforms include:

WordPress
Shopify
Wix
WooCommerce
Magento / Adobe Commerce
Webflow
Squarespace
Joomla
Drupal
Custom CMS
Headless CMS
Custom-built websites

CMS Migration Process

Existing CMS Audit

↓

Data & Content Mapping

↓

New Platform Architecture

↓

Content / Data Migration

↓

Design & Functionality Recreation

↓

URL & SEO Mapping

↓

Testing

↓

DNS / Domain Switch

↓

Security Verification

Web Hosting Migration

Web Hosting Migration Services

Our Web Hosting Migration service helps businesses move websites from one hosting provider to another.

We can migrate:

Website files
Databases
SSL configuration
Domains
DNS records
Email-related DNS
Cron jobs
Environment variables
Application configurations
Server-side dependencies
Backups
Custom scripts
APIs
Subdomains

Hosting Migration Example

Old Hosting

→ Backup

→ New Hosting

→ Files + Database

→ Server Configuration

→ DNS

→ SSL

→ Testing

→ Production

VPS Migration

VPS Migration Services

Our VPS Migration service focuses on moving websites, applications, APIs, databases and server configurations between VPS environments.

This can include Linux-based VPS environments running technologies such as:

Server Layer	Technologies
Operating System	Linux
Web Server	Nginx, Apache
Application	Node.js, Python, FastAPI, PHP
Database	PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB
Cache	Redis
Containers	Docker
Process Management	PM2, system services
SSL	HTTPS / TLS
DNS	Domain and DNS configuration
Security	Firewall, SSH, permissions, access control
Monitoring	Server and application monitoring

VPS Migration Architecture

DNS

↓

Nginx / Apache

↓

Application

↓

API / Backend

↓

Database

↓

Redis / Cache

↓

Storage

Each layer is checked during migration to ensure the new environment can correctly run the application.

Custom Website Migration

Custom Website & Web Application Migration

Custom websites and applications often require more than moving files.

We can migrate:

Frontend
Backend
APIs
Databases
Environment variables
Authentication
File storage
Cron jobs
Background workers
Docker containers
Nginx configuration
SSL
DNS
Third-party integrations
Payment systems
External APIs

Custom Application Migration

Source Environment → Architecture Audit → Backup → Infrastructure Setup → Application Deployment → Database Migration → Configuration → Testing → DNS Switch → Monitoring

E-Commerce Migration

E-Commerce Store Migration

E-commerce migrations require additional attention because the website contains business-critical data.

E-Commerce Data	Migration Consideration
Products	Product names, descriptions, prices and media
Variants	Sizes, colors and other product options
Categories	Product organization
Customers	Customer records where supported
Orders	Historical orders where supported
Inventory	Stock information and synchronization
Coupons	Discount structures where supported
Reviews	Product review migration where supported
URLs	Preserve important product/category URLs
Payments	Reconfigure payment gateways
Shipping	Reconfigure shipping systems
Analytics	Reconnect tracking
SEO	Metadata, redirects and indexing

Database Migration

Database Migration Services

Database migration is a critical component of many website and application migrations.

We can work with:

MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Other supported databases

Database Migration Process

Database Backup → Schema Validation → Data Export → Secure Transfer → Import → Permissions → Index Verification → Application Connection → Data Validation

We can also review:

Database users
Permissions
Connection strings
Environment variables
Indexes
Tables
Relationships
Application queries
Character encoding
Database versions

Domain & DNS Migration

Domain Migration Services

Changing hosting or platforms often requires DNS changes.

We can handle:

A records
AAAA records
CNAME
MX
TXT
SPF
DKIM
DMARC
Subdomains
Nameservers
SSL verification
CDN DNS configuration

DNS Migration

Domain → DNS Records → New Server → SSL → Verification → Propagation Monitoring

DNS changes should be planned carefully because incorrect records can affect website access, email delivery, APIs, and other services.

SSL & HTTPS Security

SSL Migration & Configuration

After migration, HTTPS must be correctly configured.

We can handle:

SSL certificate installation
HTTPS redirects
Certificate renewal
Nginx/Apache SSL configuration
Mixed-content checks
Secure cookies
HTTP → HTTPS redirects
Domain verification

Website Migration Is Not Complete Until HTTPS, redirects and security controls are verified.

Website Security

Website Security Services

Migration provides an opportunity to review and strengthen the security of the new environment.

Security checks can include:

Security Area	What We Review
Admin Access	Remove unnecessary accounts and review permissions
SSH	Secure server access
Passwords	Review and rotate credentials
API Keys	Protect and rotate sensitive keys
File Permissions	Prevent unauthorized modifications
Firewall	Restrict unnecessary network access
SSL	Ensure secure HTTPS configuration
CMS	Update core and relevant components
Plugins	Review vulnerable or unnecessary plugins
Backups	Verify backup and recovery procedures
Database	Secure database access
Webhooks	Verify webhook security
Logs	Review suspicious activity where available
Malware	Scan appropriate website files

WordPress Security After Migration

A WordPress migration should include a security review of:

WordPress core
Plugins
Themes
Admin accounts
File permissions
wp-config configuration
Database access
REST/API exposure
Login protection
SSL
Security headers where appropriate
Backups
Server access

Old or unused plugins and themes should be reviewed because unnecessary components can increase the attack surface.

VPS & Server Security

For VPS environments, we can apply a security baseline that may include:

SSH hardening
Firewall configuration
Secure user permissions
Root-access review
SSH key authentication
Port management
Nginx/Apache hardening
SSL/TLS
Automatic security updates where appropriate
Docker security review
Database access restrictions
Backup strategy
Log monitoring
Application permissions

Secure VPS Structure

Firewall → SSH Security → Nginx → SSL → Application → Database → Restricted Access

Migration Security Checklist

Check	Status Goal
Full Backup	Verified
Database Backup	Verified
Website Files	Verified
New Environment	Configured
Credentials	Secured
SSL	Active
DNS	Correct
Redirects	Tested
URLs	Verified
Forms	Tested
Login	Tested
Database	Validated
APIs	Tested
Payment	Tested where applicable
Email	Tested where applicable
Mobile	Tested
SEO	Checked
Security	Reviewed
Monitoring	Enabled where appropriate

SEO-Safe Website Migration

A poorly planned migration can cause unnecessary SEO problems.

Our SEO Migration process can include:

URL mapping
301 redirects
Metadata migration
Canonical URLs
XML sitemap
Robots.txt
Internal links
Image URLs
Structured data
Search Console configuration
Bing Webmaster configuration
Indexing checks
Broken-link checks
Redirect-chain checks

SEO Migration Flow

Old URLs → URL Mapping → 301 Redirects → New URLs → Sitemap → Search Engine Verification → Monitoring

The goal is to preserve valuable URL structures and reduce unnecessary loss of organic visibility during the transition.

Zero / Minimal Downtime Migration

For suitable websites and infrastructure, migration can be performed using a staged process:

1. Backup Current Website

↓

2. Prepare New Environment

↓

3. Copy Website/Data

↓

4. Configure Application

↓

5. Test Without Switching Production

↓

6. Synchronize Latest Changes

↓

7. Update DNS

↓

8. Verify Production

↓

9. Monitor

For highly dynamic applications, additional synchronization or deployment strategies may be required to minimize data discrepancies during the final switch.

Migration vs Rebuild

Situation	Recommended Approach
Same CMS + New Hosting	Direct migration may be suitable
Same Website + New VPS	Application/server migration
WordPress + New Domain	Migration + URL/SEO planning
Wix → WordPress	Content migration + redevelopment
Shopify → Shopify	Store/data transfer and configuration
Other CMS → Shopify	Data migration + storefront redevelopment
Old Website → Custom System	Rebuild + data migration
Outdated Server → Modern VPS	Server/application migration
Compromised Website	Security cleanup + controlled migration
Poor Architecture	Migration + architecture improvements

Migration & Security Development Process

Phase	Work
01. Discovery	Analyze source platform, destination and migration requirements
02. Audit	Review website, database, hosting, integrations and security
03. Backup	Create and verify recoverable backups
04. Migration Planning	Map data, URLs, dependencies and infrastructure
05. Destination Setup	Configure hosting, VPS, CMS or application environment
06. Migration	Transfer files, data, databases and configurations
07. Security	Apply security controls and review access
08. Testing	Test functionality, URLs, forms, APIs, payments and responsive behavior
09. DNS & SSL	Configure domain routing and HTTPS
10. SEO Validation	Verify redirects, metadata, sitemap and indexing configuration
11. Launch	Switch production traffic to the new environment
12. Monitoring	Monitor errors, availability, performance and migration issues

Platform & Hosting Migration Comparison

Platform / Environment	Migration Complexity	Main Considerations
WordPress	Medium	Files, database, plugins, themes, URLs, SSL
WooCommerce	Medium–High	Products, orders, customers, payments, inventory
Shopify	Medium	Store data, apps, theme, integrations, URLs
Wix	Medium–High	Content recreation, design, URLs, functionality
Webflow	Medium	Content, design, hosting and integrations
Magento	High	Database, catalog, extensions, server requirements
Custom Website	Variable	Architecture, backend, database and infrastructure
Shared Hosting	Low–Medium	Files, database, DNS, email and SSL
VPS	Medium–High	Server configuration, applications, databases and security
Cloud	Medium–High	Infrastructure, networking, deployment and security

Why Choose Our Migration & Security Service?

Structured Migration
Every migration starts with an assessment of the source and destination environments.

Security-Focused
Credentials, access, permissions, SSL, server configuration and application security are reviewed.

SEO Preservation
URLs, redirects, metadata and indexing-related configurations are considered during migration.

Platform Expertise
Work across WordPress, Shopify, Wix, WooCommerce, custom websites, VPS, hosting and other CMS environments.

Full-Stack Migration
We can handle frontend, backend, database, DNS, SSL, server and integration layers.

Post-Migration Support
The process continues beyond the DNS switch with testing, monitoring and troubleshooting.

Who Needs Migration & Security Services?

Migration & Security services are suitable for:

Businesses changing hosting providers
WordPress website owners
Shopify merchants
WooCommerce stores
Wix website owners
E-commerce businesses
SaaS companies
Agencies
Startups
Custom software companies
Businesses moving to VPS
Companies moving to cloud infrastructure
Businesses changing domains
Organizations replacing outdated hosting
Websites requiring security improvements

Technology & delivery profile