Website migration help for UK business websites

Basic migrations typically take 4-6 weeks from discovery call to launch. Supported migrations need 6-8 weeks. Bespoke projects depend on complexity - book a call and I'll give you a realistic timeline.

The actual "flipping the switch" part happens in a day, but proper planning takes weeks. Anyone who tells you they can migrate your site in a weekend is either lying or about to destroy your rankings.

Unless your developer specialises in SEO, they probably won't. I've cleaned up after dozens of "we'll sort the redirects later" disasters where "later" meant "after all the traffic disappeared."

I can work alongside your developer (I'll give them the redirect map and technical requirements), or handle the technical implementation myself if they're out of their depth.

Yes. It's more expensive and time-consuming than doing it right the first time, but it's fixable. Book a discovery call and I'll assess the damage honestly - sometimes it's a few quick fixes, sometimes it's a complete rebuild of your redirect strategy.

No, because anyone who guarantees that is lying. Some fluctuation during migration is normal - Google needs time to process the changes and re-index your new URLs.

What I do guarantee is that we'll do everything possible to preserve your rankings, monitor closely for problems, and fix issues immediately if they occur. Most of my migration clients maintain or improve their rankings within 4-6 weeks.

Because Google (and your visitors) will hate you for it. When someone clicks a link to your "Commercial Litigation Services" page and lands on your homepage, they bounce. When Google sees hundreds of URLs all redirecting to the same page, it gets confused about what you actually offer.

Each old URL should redirect to the most relevant new URL. That's what proper URL mapping is for.

Domain migrations are higher risk but completely manageable with proper planning. You'll need either Supported or Bespoke migration depending on your site size and traffic levels. The process is similar but requires more careful monitoring post-launch.

Yes. I've migrated sites built on pretty much every platform. As long as I can access your site and implement redirects (either directly or through your developer), we can handle it.

Plugins can help with some technical tasks, but they won't create your URL map, decide what content to preserve, or monitor your rankings post-launch. They're tools, not strategy.

For Basic migrations, a good redirect plugin might be fine for implementation. For anything more complex, you need proper planning and monitoring that no plugin can provide.

I monitor your site closely post-launch (4 weeks for Basic, 8 weeks for Supported, 3 months for Bespoke). If issues appear, I fix them immediately - not "when I have time to gett around to it."

All packages include emergency support during and after migration. Your business can't wait for "normal office hours" when your contact form's broken.

Yes. Rebranding migrations need extra care because you're not just moving URLs, you're changing how Google understands your business. This usually requires Supported or Bespoke migration to handle the additional complexity.

For very small, simple sites (under 20 pages), possibly. But honestly, if you're asking this question, you probably shouldn't risk it. The cost of getting it wrong far exceeds the cost of Basic migration.

I've seen too many DIY migrations turn into expensive rescue projects to recommend going it alone unless your site is tiny and your traffic is minimal.

Yes, as long as you're targeting English-speaking markets and I can access your website and hosting setup. Most of my migration clients are UK-based, but the technical process works anywhere.

Book a discovery call. We'll discuss your migration plans, I'll assess your site, and tell you honestly which package you need (or whether you can handle it yourself). No pressure, no sales pitch - just a boatload of straight answers about what your site needs.