Website migration service
WordPress, MODX, Bitrix and other PHP/CMS websites, including files, databases, domains, SSL and scheduled tasks.
CMS · PHP · Nginx
SERVER · WEBSITE · VPS MIGRATION
Server & Website Migration
with Minimal Downtime
Move a production website, Laravel/PHP application, VPS, Docker stack or database to a new server or hosting provider. The service covers discovery, backup validation, secure transfer, testing, coordinated cutover and rollback planning.
Verified backupPre-cutover testingRollback plan
The migration window and achievable downtime depend on your application architecture, data volume and synchronization options. Zero-downtime migration is assessed, not assumed.
Controlled migration plan Before cutover
01DiscoverServices, data and dependencies
02Back up & transferValidate the recovery path
03TestApplication and data checks
04Cut overMonitor or roll back
Traffic moves only after verificationAUDIT → BACKUP → TEST → CUTOVER
WHAT THE CUTOVER MUST PRESERVE
DNS, SSL, email, sessions and data
The cutover scope is confirmed after discovery: a website migration is more than copying files.
DNS and TTLCurrent records are reviewed and TTL is lowered when appropriate. The source remains available for the agreed rollback window.
SSLThe certificate and HTTPS behaviour are tested on the target before production traffic is moved.
EmailMX, SPF, DKIM and mailboxes do not move automatically with the website; ownership and scope are documented separately.
DatabaseA tested restore is followed by a final synchronization plan and a defined stop point for writes on the source.
User sessionsSession storage and compatibility of keys, cookies, Redis or filesystem storage are checked.
Background jobsCron jobs, queues and workers must not process the same work in both environments.
WHAT I MIGRATE
Websites, applications and infrastructure
Every engagement starts with an inventory of components, versions, data flows and business-critical functions.
VPS migration
Move from shared hosting, VPS/VDS or a dedicated server to another provider, region or infrastructure setup.
Linux · VPS/VDS · systemd
Laravel application migration
Application code, environment configuration, queues, cron jobs, storage, Redis and third-party integrations.
Laravel · PHP · Redis
Docker infrastructure migration
Compose stacks, images, networks, persistent volumes, startup order and service-to-service connectivity.
Docker · Compose · Volumes
Database migration
MySQL, MariaDB and PostgreSQL transfer or synchronization with version and integrity checks.
MySQL · MariaDB · PostgreSQL
CRM and business systems
Custom applications with APIs, workers, role-based access and workflows that must remain consistent after the move.
CRM · API · Queues
WHEN MIGRATION MAKES SENSE
Common reasons to move infrastructure
A migration should solve a clear operational problem—not simply move the same risk to a different server.
Hosting or data-centre failureThe current environment is unstable, inaccessible or no longer supported.
Performance constraintsCPU, memory, storage or network limits are affecting the application.
Provider or region changeYou need a different hosting model, location, cost structure or support arrangement.
Platform upgradeThe target requires newer PHP, database, operating system or container tooling.
Security incidentThe source server needs isolation, assessment and a controlled recovery path.
Infrastructure consolidationWebsites, APIs and databases need to move into a documented environment.
MIGRATION PROCESS
From technical audit to DNS cutover
The scope, synchronization method and maintenance window are agreed after discovery.
01
Audit & inventory
Document applications, data, runtime versions, DNS, certificates, background jobs and integrations.
02
Backup & recovery check
Define acceptance criteria, create an independent copy and verify that it can be read or restored.
03
Transfer & synchronization
Prepare the target, move files and data, configure services and plan the final delta sync.
04
Application testing
Test key pages, authentication, forms, APIs, workers, scheduled jobs, logs and database writes.
05
DNS cutover
Perform the final synchronization and route traffic during the agreed migration window.
06
Monitor or roll back
Watch errors and load against acceptance checks while keeping the source available for the agreed rollback period.
DOWNTIME & DATA SAFETY
Validate before traffic moves
A low-downtime or zero-downtime migration depends on write activity, replication options, DNS control and application behaviour. The practical goal is to complete most work in advance, reduce the final synchronization window and retain a coherent rollback path.
Discuss your downtime requirements →CUTOVER CHECKSBefore DNS
✓ backup and recovery path checked
✓ application and database validated
✓ certificates and integrations tested
✓ rollback owner and criteria agreed
SECURE ACCESS
Credentials stay out of the enquiry form
For an initial assessment, share only the stack, approximate data volume, desired timeline and acceptable downtime. Credentials and secrets are requested only after scope is agreed and are exchanged through a separate secure channel. Data-location or privacy constraints are documented for the specific project without making generic legal claims.
PRICING
A quote based on the system you actually run
There is no responsible fixed price for an unknown production environment. The assessment identifies the scope and provides an individual migration quote.
Application scopeNumber of websites, services, databases, workers and integrations.
Data and change rateTransfer volume, upload speed and how quickly production data changes.
Cutover requirementsAcceptable downtime, synchronization method and rollback window.
Source conditionAccess quality, software versions, documentation, backups and existing faults.
Target environmentWhether the destination is ready or needs configuration and hardening.
Testing depthCritical journeys, APIs, payments, forms and operational acceptance checks.
RELEVANT TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Backend, recovery and integration work
AI Sales Agent — CRM Architecture
Versioned application context, validation, PostgreSQL, Redis and Docker demonstrate work with the dependencies that must be understood during an application migration.
Review the architecture →Website recovery after malware infection
A technical recovery case covering diagnosis, cleanup, hardening and file monitoring. The case explicitly records where a missing database limited recovery.
View the technical case →Telegram Bot and Mini App Migration
I will move your Telegram bot to a new VPS/VDS while preserving its database, token and configuration. Python, Node.js, PHP, Docker, webhooks, SSL and post-migration checks.
Telegram Bot Migration to a New Server →WordPress Migration to a New Server and Domain
Files and database transfer, HTTPS and DNS checks, safe URL replacement and page-level 301 redirects for a domain change.
WordPress Migration to a New Server →FAQ
Server migration questions
How much does server migration cost?
Pricing is based on the number of services, data volume, application dependencies, access constraints and the required cutover approach. A quote is prepared after a short assessment; no invented fixed package is applied to an unknown system.
Can you migrate my website without downtime?
A zero-downtime or near-zero-downtime migration may be possible when the application and database support continuous synchronization and a controlled cutover. It cannot be promised before the architecture, write traffic and DNS setup are reviewed.
How long does server migration take?
Timing depends on data volume, transfer speed, the number of services and the testing required. The assessment defines the preparation work, migration window and expected cutover duration.
Will my website or database lose any data?
The migration plan includes backups, integrity checks and, where appropriate, a final database synchronization before cutover. No responsible provider can promise data safety without first validating the source system and recovery method.
Do you provide emergency server migration?
Yes, subject to an initial check of available access, backups and remaining data. Recovery options and priorities are established before changes are made.
Can you migrate Laravel applications and Docker infrastructure?
Yes. The assessment covers PHP and extension versions, environment variables, queues, scheduled jobs, Redis, containers, networks, persistent volumes and external integrations.
What happens if an issue appears after DNS cutover?
The new environment is monitored against agreed acceptance checks. If the issue cannot be safely corrected within the cutover window, the documented rollback plan is used to restore traffic to the source environment.
Related case studies and reading
Docker infrastructure audit and PHP upgrade case studyExperience auditing containers and preparing upgrades across projects.
Auditing 74 Docker containers and preparing PHP upgradesA practical account of inventory, isolated builds and verification.
MODX audit and PHP 8.3 migration preparationCustom code compatibility and technical website preparation.
MIGRATION ASSESSMENT
Tell me what needs to move
Share the current stack, destination, data volume, preferred timing and acceptable downtime. I will start with the dependencies and risks that need to be checked.
Dependency assessmentCutover approachValidation and rollback criteria
Is the server already down?Discuss emergency migration →
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Do not send passwords, private keys or other secrets.