Website Migration
Zero-Downtime Migration That Keeps Your Business Online
Switch to InMotion Hosting without disrupting your business. Our migration experts handle the technical details while your website, email, and search rankings stay protected.
- 500,000+ Successful Migrations Completed
- 99.99% Uptime Guarantee During Transfer
- 24/7 Expert Human Support
Carefully Packed & Protected
We pack your website with care, ensuring all files, databases, and configurations are secure and intact.
Flawless Migration Execution
Our skilled transfer team handles the full data migration process with precision and minimal disruption.
Live with Zero Downtime
Once migrated, your site is live and operational. No downtime, no disruptions, just business as usual.
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Migration Timeline
Here’s how our experts handle your migration process.
Phase 1: Pre-Migration Analysis & Planning
Timeframe: 1-4 Hours
- Complete infrastructure inventory (websites, databases, email accounts, cron jobs).
- Assess technology stack and platform compatibility, such as PHP versions, CMS types, and related web services.
- Establish secure transfer connections and verify administrative access.
- Analyze DNS and CDN setup and develop a tailored migration strategy.
Phase 2: Secure Data Transfer
Timeframe: 1-4 Days
- Transfer all data from the current server to InMotion Hosting servers.
- Set up databases, users, and privileges; import data with charset preservation.
- Deploy website files with matching software versions.
- Migrate and configure SSL certificates for HTTPS functionality where possible.
- Transfer email accounts, files, and mail forwarders while preserving passwords where possible.
- Reconfigure cron jobs with updated file paths and install required software versions/extensions.
Phase 3: Testing & Verification
Timeframe: 4-8 Hours
- Functionality testing via host file modification to verify that websites load the same as on the source.
- Verify email data integrity, account functionality, and proper routing table configuration.
- Confirm database connection settings are properly configured.
- Validate complete data migration and restoration with minimal data loss.
- Assist with any migration-related issues before DNS changes.
Phase 4: DNS Cutover & Go-Live
Timeframe: 2-24 Hours
- Provide DNS information such as current nameservers and new IP addresses.
- Communicate InMotion nameserver options for DNS management transfer.
- Verify email continuity after DNS propagation.
- Assist with post-migration cleanup tasks and troubleshooting migration-related functionality issues as necessary.
Enterprise Migration Capabilities
For complex business requirements, our advanced migration services include:
- Enterprise-grade security protocol transfers
- Load balancer configuration and traffic distribution setup
- Multi-database cluster migrations with replication
- Custom application server environment recreation
- High-availability architecture implementation with failover systems
- Multi-server environment consolidation or distribution
- Automated backup and disaster recovery system setup
All hosting plans include 24/7 support backed by a Technical Expert to answer your questions.
Trust The Website Experts
Faster Website Speeds
Secured Websites
Easy To Use
Free Domain
Secure your online presence with a free domain name registration.
Free One-Click Installs
Get a fast and easy start with WordPress and hundreds of other web apps.
Host Multiple Websites
Easily manage multiple separate websites from a single host account.
Hosting Plus
The backend tools to support your frontend apps. Includes SSH access, GIT version control, and more.
Professional Email
Create email inboxes @yourdomain and access them from any device to keep in touch with customers.
Free SSL Certificate
Secure your transactions and customer data with automatic SSL so your visitors can shop with confidence. Included free for all hosted domains for the life of your plan.
Unlimited Bandwidth
Bring in as many visitors to your site as you can without worry of data limits.
eCommerce Tools
All the tools you need to begin selling your products from your own website.
Guaranteed Satisfaction
Your satisfaction is guaranteed or we’ll refund your hosting fees in the first 90 days.
Solutions For Every Migration Type
From small business sites to enterprise systems, we migrate them all safely.
Hassle-Free Website Migration – No Downtime!
Moving your website to InMotion Hosting is seamless and handled by our experts – so you can focus on running your business without any technical headaches.
Step 1: Backup Your Site
Log into your current hosting provider and generate a full backup of your website. This ensures all your files, databases, and configurations are preserved.
Step 2: Submit a Request
Fill out our Website Transfer Request Form. This gives our team everything needed to start the migration process.
Step 3: We Transfer for You!
Our expert team will securely move your website with zero downtime, so your visitors experience no interruptions. Free with one cPanel or WordPress backup.
Start your migration today and enjoy reliable hosting with expert support!
- Easy Website Transfer
- No Downtime During Migration
- Expert Human Support, Every Step of the Way
Over 25 Years of Serving Small Business
25-Year CNET Certified
Outstanding service, secure website transactions, and best business practices. We’ve been a top-rated CNET web hosting company for 25 years now.
A+ Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions
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