88 Point Website Migration Checklist

Here’s the deal:

A botched website migration can TANK your traffic and revenue overnight.

(Not good)

But here’s some good news:

We teamed up with Spaced Digital to create a 88-point website migration checklist in Google Sheets to make your life easier.

This step-by-step guide ensures you don’t miss any critical steps, so your website keeps crushing it.

Let’s dive in.

Types of Migrations:

A website migration is when you make major changes to your site that can impact SEO.

This includes:

• Moving to a new domain
• Switching to a new CMS
• Redesigning your site
• Changing your URL structure

And in some cases, all of the above at once!

Quick note: If you’re only changing your domain (URL) and keeping all content the same, you can skip this checklist and check out this guide instead.

But if you’re redesigning your site, switching CMS, or changing your URL structure?

You’re in the right place.

This guide provides an 88-point checklist to help you avoid tanking your rankings, traffic, and revenue.

And that’s not all…

The spreadsheet (which you can grab below) includes in-depth instructions for each step.

So even if this is your first rodeo, you’ll be able to nail your migration like a pro.

How to Use This Checklist

Navigate to the Migration Checklist Tab.

This is where the magic happens. You’ll find every Task and a “Why do I check this?” description. It’s your roadmap for a successful migration.

• Training Column:
  • This is your secret weapon. Use it to document your process, then hide or delete it before sharing with others.
• Who’s Doing? Column:
  • Assign tasks to team members. Because let’s face it, things get done when someone’s accountable.
• Status Column:
  • Track your progress with options like Assigned, Doing, Help!, In Review, and Done. (Pro tip: “Done” feels pretty good)
• Notes:
  • Jot down any important details or reminders. Keep ’em for yourself or share with the team.