Website Migration
Website migration is the process of moving your website from the current host to the BY Design server. We ensure that your move is quick, easy and painless.
Migrate your website to BY Design
Are you tired of chasing your web host or developer to get small, crucial updates done on time? Would you benefit from a more efficient, reliable service?
Would you like to work with a creative web designer who responds to your needs quickly at the first time of asking, and who will provide strategic input to help you get the best from your website and to provide a great user experience for site visitors?
We ensure that the process of moving your website is as stress-free as possible. All we need is a few initial details, and to be put in touch with your existing host, and we can take care of the rest.
We offer two different packages. Standard website hosting which includes the items in the green box, or monthly website management plans which include support updating the content of your website including products, courses and blog articles.
Your website will be hosted on a fast, high-spec, secure VPC (virtual private cloud) server located in a UK data centre.
At BY Design, we continually invest in our servers each year to ensure they are equipped with the latest technology and software. In 2023, we invested over £30,000 in our new VPC.
What about migrating emails?
Whilst it is possible to provide mailboxes at the server level, we advise all of our business customers to use either Microsoft 365 or Google G Suite for email services. We work with a trusted IT partner who delivers both of these services. Further details available on request.
What does hosting include?
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SSL certificate
Each hosted website includes an SSL certificate to ensure all data is securely transmitted to and from the server
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Daily backup
The server automatically backs up each website every night, with a rolling seven day schedule.
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24 hour protection
A professional grade firewall is in place along with numerous security tools which run continuously.
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24/7/365 on-site engineer
The server lives in a data centre in Manchester, and their engineers are on site in shifts providing permanent cover.
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Security updates
Security patches to the content management system (CMS) are applied to every website on a weekly basis. The server features software which monitors which sites need upgrading and generates a daily report.
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Plugin and extension updates
As above, but relating to the components within each site, rather than the overall framework
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Uptime monitoring tool
The server software checks every website on a five minute rotation to make sure it is online and responding to connection requests. If it isn't, it notifies the support team.
Website Migration Process
Fill out the online enquiry form with details of the website you wish to move, or call us on the number below.
We will get straight back to you to confirm that the move is possible, what the timescale is, and the cost.
We will liaise directly with your existing website host to arrange a mutually convenient time to move the website, along with any domain names.
Your website files and database will be added to our server, fully tested, then your domain name(s) will be updated to pointed to the new hosting.
We recommend a fully security audit for all websites undergoing migration. We can also arrange a content audit, and a plugin/extension audit.
Once live, we will confirm completion of the migration and will look after the website for you going forwards.
What happens next?
Fill out the online enquiry form with details of your existing website, or call us on the number below.