Migration inventory
Record hosting, files, databases, URLs, scheduled tasks and external services before the move.
ITZ · WEB SERVICES · DUBAI & UAE
Website migration in Dubai.
Move the website. Keep the business journey connected.
Changing hosting is different from changing a CMS or domain. ITZ identifies what must move, what must be rebuilt and which business dependencies need to keep working, then plans the transfer and verification around that scope.
THE SERVICE, EXPLAINED
Website migration transfers a site to a different environment, platform or address. A safe plan includes data, URLs, email-related DNS records, integrations and a recovery route—not only a copy of the web files.
What would you like to improve?
01
Change hosting provider
Move the installation and verify the destination.
Discuss this requirement ↗ 02Change CMS or platform
Map content and rebuild incompatible features.
Discuss this requirement ↗ 03Change domain or URLs
Plan relevant redirects and search continuity.
Discuss this requirement ↗SERVICE SCOPE
Useful work, clearly defined.
Destination readiness
Check runtime compatibility, capacity, certificates, permissions and required configuration.
Data transfer and reconciliation
Move agreed content and records, then compare counts or samples. Changing live data requires an explicit final-sync approach.
URL and redirect planning
Map changed addresses to relevant destinations and test them. Update internal links, canonicals and sitemaps where needed.
DNS and email dependency review
Separate website records from mail records and other services. Confirm record changes, cutover ownership and rollback conditions.
Post-move verification
Check important pages, forms, integrations and access. Monitor agreed issues after launch rather than accepting a working homepage alone.
MAKE AN INFORMED CHOICE
What kind of move are you making?
| Your situation | A suitable starting point | What we confirm first |
|---|---|---|
| New host, same website addresses | Hosting transfer | Runtime, database, certificates and DNS |
| New content management system | Replatforming | Content mapping and replacement of platform-specific features |
| New domain or URL structure | Address migration | Redirects, canonical signals and internal links |
| Live ecommerce store | Data-sensitive migration | New orders, stock changes and final reconciliation |
PRACTICAL GUIDANCE
Protect email when changing website hosting.
Website and email services may share a domain without sharing a server. Replacing a DNS zone carelessly can interrupt mail even when the website works. We inventory the relevant records and agree which change. For sites with transactions, we also define how new records created during the move reach the destination and when the old environment can be retired.
DELIVERY PROCESS
From the first brief to a checked result.
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01
Inventory and plan
Identify the migration type, data and business dependencies.
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Prepare and copy
Configure the destination and transfer an initial verified copy.
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03
Reconcile and cut over
Handle final changes, approved DNS updates and redirects.
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04
Verify and stabilise
Test critical journeys and retain rollback options for the agreed period.
COSTS & DELIVERABLES
Know what the proposal needs to cover.
What affects the quote?
- Hosting transfer versus a platform rebuild
- Data volume, custom features and integration count
- URL changes, live transactions and cutover constraints
Share your current website, main requirement and target date. The proposal separates implementation from provider subscriptions, licences and ongoing support.
What you should receive
- Migration scope and destination access
- Transfer and reconciliation checks
- Redirect/DNS change record where applicable
- Post-launch issue list and environment-retirement plan
Deliverables and acceptance checks are agreed before work begins.
WHY WORK WITH ITZ
Practical decisions. Clear responsibilities.
One connected conversation
Website, hosting, business email and integrations can be assessed together, reducing gaps between separate technical decisions.
Scope before commitment
You see the proposed work, dependencies and separately priced items before implementation.
A route your team can use
We plan enquiry handling, editing or administration around the people who will operate the result.
Evidence at handover
The agreed checks show what was tested and identify anything still needing attention.
See the websites shown in our portfolio and discuss the parts relevant to your project.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers before you commit.
Can you guarantee zero downtime?
No. We plan to reduce disruption, but the practical cutover depends on providers, DNS, platform constraints and live data. Expected impact is agreed before the move.
Will my email move with my website?
Not automatically. Mailbox migration is a separate task. We review and preserve the necessary mail records during the website move.
Can you move WordPress to another host?
Yes, subject to access and compatibility. Files, database, configuration and dependent services are included in the assessment.
Can you move to a different CMS?
Yes, but a platform change may require templates and features to be rebuilt. Export availability and data mapping determine what transfers directly.
Will rankings remain the same?
Significant site moves can cause search fluctuations. We plan URL continuity and technical checks, but do not guarantee unchanged rankings.
What access will you need?
Typically the current and destination hosting, CMS and DNS access, plus relevant exports or repositories. We arrange access safely after agreeing the scope.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Plan my website migration.
Share the outcome you need. We will clarify the requirements and the appropriate next step.
Based in Al Qusais, Dubai. We work with businesses across Dubai and the UAE; delivery and any on-site requirements are agreed for each project.
Dubai areas we can support
Business Bay, Downtown Dubai, DIFC, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Marina, JLT, JBR, Jumeirah, Al Barsha, Al Quoz, Deira, Bur Dubai, Oud Metha, Karama, Al Qusais, Al Nahda, Garhoud, Mirdif, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Academic City, Dubai Internet City, Media City, Knowledge Park, Jebel Ali, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai South and surrounding communities.
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