Inventory and dependency mapping
Document existing URLs, important pages, media, forms, integrations, databases, analytics and access dependencies.
Web Design & Development / Website Migration
Menteso · Website MigrationMove to a better platform while protecting content, URLs and critical workflows.
Website migration is both a technical and content project. Changing hosting, domains, CMS or site structure requires a controlled plan for data, links, functionality, search visibility and recovery.
Why this service matters
Right-fit web solutions for real work.
Website migration is both a technical and content project. Changing hosting, domains, CMS or site structure requires a controlled plan for data, links, functionality, search visibility and recovery.
Choose this service when: Choose Website Migration when moving hosting, redesigning into a new CMS, consolidating websites or transferring domain and content structures.
Project scope should address user needs, content, platform, risk, integrations, ownership and measurable acceptance conditions before implementation begins.
Practical scopingClear deliveryDocumented handover
What the work can includeDefined capabilities.
Defined capabilities.
Reliable execution.
Deliverables and review stages are determined from your existing systems, required functionality and project objectives.
Data and content transfer
Map posts, custom content types, product or customer data where supported, media, user permissions and imported fields.
SEO and redirect planning
Preserve appropriate URL structure, map changes, implement validated redirects and review metadata, canonical and sitemap behavior.
Cutover and rollback readiness
Plan staging verification, backups, DNS and deployment steps, smoke tests, monitoring and responsible contacts.
Typical use casesWhere this service
Where this service
can help.
These are illustrative business scenarios and are not presented as verified Menteso client deliveries.
- A business moving from a bespoke CMS to WordPress.
- A store changing ecommerce platforms.
- A corporate website consolidation with many existing URLs.
- A hosting migration requiring minimal disruption to forms and integrations.
Project deliverablesKnow what is included
Know what is included
before you commit.
Deliverables should be approved as part of a scoped proposal, including dependencies, access rights and acceptance criteria.
- URL and content inventory
- Migration and data mapping plan
- Staging environment and import verification
- Redirect and live functional test checklist
- Cutover, rollback and monitoring plan
Quality and technologyWork that stands up
Work that stands up
after the launch.
We recommend validating important behavior and operating responsibilities rather than judging only the appearance of a page or a demonstration.
What should be tested
- URL integrity and appropriate redirects
- Content, media and user-data completeness
- Forms, checkout and authentication reliability
- Post-launch indexing and error review
Platform and engineering considerations
Migration tools and supported data types depend on both source and destination platforms. Some features need custom conversion and cannot be transferred automatically.
Security, performance, SEO continuity, accessibility and third-party dependencies should be addressed as the project requires.
Our recommended approachFrom the first brief
01 / STAGE 02 / STAGE 03 / STAGE 04 / STAGE 05 / STAGE 06 / STAGE
From the first brief
to lasting ownership.
Discover
Understand goals, users and constraints.
Plan
Map content, architecture, scope and responsibilities.
Design
Define and review the required user experience.
Develop
Implement approved interfaces and systems.
Validate
Test real workflows, devices and failure paths.
Release & support
Launch with monitoring and a defined handover.
Frequently asked questions
Questions before starting website migration.
Will all old URLs keep working?
Critical URL paths can often be preserved or redirected, but each mapping should be reviewed and tested.
Is there any risk of downtime?
Yes. A migration plan should consider release windows, DNS propagation, backups and recovery procedures.
Can you keep our past orders and customers?
Potentially, where data export, import formats and privacy requirements permit; an audit is needed first.
How will we determine the price and timeline?
Scope, content readiness, integrations, quality requirements and operational responsibilities determine the estimate. A project brief should lead to a defined proposal and milestones.
What should we share in the first conversation?
Send a non-confidential outline of your current website or platform, problem to solve, users, desired functionality and timeline. Sensitive access can follow an agreed secure process.
Related servicesExplore other ways
Explore other ways
to improve your site.
Website Design
Launch a distinctive new website.
Explore service →Web Portal Development
Build secure role-specific experiences.
Explore service →Website Maintenance
Keep existing sites reliable.
Explore service →
