We Manage Migrations With Precision and Care
Whether you're moving to a new hosting provider, switching CMS platforms, or merging websites, our experienced team ensures the transition is seamless, secure, and strategically aligned with your business goals.
Poorly planned migrations can lead to broken links, data loss, downtime, and damage to your SEO performance. We take a structured, risk-aware approach to manage every aspect of the process, so you can upgrade your digital presence without losing momentum.
What to Expect
Audit & Pre-Migration Planning
We start with a full audit of your current website infrastructure, content, databases, and domain settings. From there, we define your migration objectives, whether that’s performance, scalability, improved CMS usability, or a new design. This stage results in a clear migration plan that outlines timing, scope, and risk mitigation.
Staging Setup & Data Transfer
We create a secure staging environment to carry out the initial migration. All files, databases, and content are carefully backed up, moved and tested behind the scenes, so your live site remains uninterrupted throughout the process.
Testing & Issue Resolution
Once migrated, we rigorously test everything, from front-end layouts and navigation to form functionality and third-party integrations. This ensures nothing is lost or broken in the move.
Go-Live & Post-Migration Support
We schedule the go-live at a low-traffic time to minimise impact. After the switch, we monitor performance, fix any lingering issues, and ensure your SEO, analytics, and email settings are fully preserved. You can also opt into ongoing support to keep everything running smoothly.
What We Deliver
Minimal Downtime
We plan your migration to avoid as much downtime wherever possible.
SEO Preservation
We protect your search engine visibility by mapping redirects, preserving metadata, and keeping your URLs clean and crawlable.
Security-Led Process
From data encryption to permissions management, we treat your website migration as a high-sensitivity task.
Platform-Neutral Expertise
Whether you’re migrating to or from WordPress, a bespoke PHP system, or another CMS, our team adapts the approach to suit your system.
The Benefits of a Professionally Managed Migration
Reduced Risk
Minimal downtime, lost data, broken links, or SEO damage with a fully managed, step-by-step process.
Improved Performance
Migrations often present an opportunity to improve hosting, site speed, security, and infrastructure.
Futureproof Infrastructure
We migrate your website to an environment that supports long-term scalability and modern development practices.
Better Content & Structure
We can refresh outdated structures or reorganise your site hierarchy as part of the migration for better UX.
Total Peace of Mind
With experienced developers handling the move, you can rest easy knowing your online presence is in safe hands.
Why Choose Hydra?
A poorly managed migration can disrupt your business, so we make sure yours isn’t. At Hydra, we take a structured, risk-aware approach to website migration, whether you're switching platforms, consolidating sites, or upgrading infrastructure. Our team handles everything from auditing and staging to SEO preservation and post-launch support, ensuring a seamless transition with no loss in performance or visibility.
Our Process
Audit & Planning
We start by auditing your existing website setup, including hosting, CMS, content, and domain configurations. Based on your goals, whether performance, platform change, or structural improvement, we develop a detailed migration plan that outlines timing, scope, and risk mitigation.
Staging & Data Migration
We move your website into a secure staging environment where the migration takes place without affecting your live site. All files, databases, and content are backed up and carefully transferred, ensuring data integrity and full system compatibility.
Testing & Quality Assurance
Once the migration is complete, we carry out full front- and back-end testing to confirm everything functions as expected. From link structures and contact forms to third-party integrations and analytics, every component is reviewed and resolved where needed.
Go-Live & Ongoing Support
We schedule the launch during low-traffic periods to reduce disruption and monitor performance closely post-migration. After go-live, many clients move onto a tailored support package, covering maintenance, updates, and ongoing improvements to keep your site running smoothly and securely.
Relevant Projects
Awards & Accreditations
Recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of website migrations do you offer?
We cover server-to-server migrations, CMS-to-CMS transfers, domain moves, and multi-site consolidations.
Will my website go offline during the migration?
We run migrations in a secure staging environment first, then go live during off-peak hours with contingency plans in place, minimising the risk of downtime in busy periods.
Can you migrate my website to WordPress or a custom-built platform?
Yes. We regularly migrate sites to and from WordPress as well as bespoke PHP solutions, depending on your business needs.
What happens to my SEO during the move?
We map and redirect all URLs, preserve metadata, and update search console settings to ensure your rankings remain stable.
Is post-migration support available?
Absolutely. We offer support packages that cover monitoring, updates, troubleshooting, and optional ongoing development.
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