Web hosting

Plan the move before changing hosts

A website migration needs a clear picture of the site, its dependencies and the agreed transition steps. Provide details of the current platform and connected services so the migration can be scoped.

Connect hosting with ongoing IT support

Hosting can be discussed alongside a Prodigy support plan. Confirm the available arrangement, inclusions and pricing directly with Prodigy.

Understand what your website depends on

A hosting discussion should cover the website platform, the way content is updated and the connected services the site uses. Forms, email delivery, domain settings and third-party integrations can all affect a move. Make a list of those dependencies before changing providers.

If another agency maintains the website, agree how the parties will work together. Hosting, application maintenance and content editing are different responsibilities and should be allocated clearly.

Prepare a controlled migration

Establish what needs to be moved, who can authorise changes and which credentials or records are required. The migration scope should set out the agreed work and the conditions for switching to the new environment.

Plan checks for the pages and functions that matter to your business. If the site collects enquiries, include the enquiry path in that review. Domain and related service changes should be coordinated so a website move does not unintentionally interrupt another business service.

Know what happens after the move

Confirm the ongoing service arrangement, including the support you need and which application tasks remain with your website maintainer. Backup coverage, update responsibilities and changes to hosting requirements should be addressed explicitly.

Commercial terms and technical specifications vary with the proposed arrangement. Discuss your current site and the support outcome you want so the quotation can reflect the work involved.