{"id":5262,"date":"2021-08-16T08:00:09","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T15:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/?p=5262"},"modified":"2022-07-28T22:14:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-29T05:14:17","slug":"how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/","title":{"rendered":"How to migrate website content from one platform to another"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/website-migration-service.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5263\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/website-migration-service.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/website-migration-service.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/website-migration-service-300x193.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As your e-commerce business grows and ages, it will likely have to undergo a website migration sooner or later, and with your normal operations being disrupted, it\u2019s important that the process goes smoothly. Unfortunately, many companies don\u2019t take the time to prepare for a migration, which results in an ongoing loss of traffic and a lower search ranking position. Needless to say, it doesn\u2019t have to be that way, and if you decide to work with a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/?utm_source=Trek_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=August2021_WebsiteMigration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional development team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that offers a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=migration&amp;utm_source=Trek_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=August2021_WebsiteMigration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website migration service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll be updated of the process the entire way, and shortly after, a steady increase in numbers. Let\u2019s dive into website migration and how content goes from one site to the next.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/#What_is_website_migration\" >What is website migration?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/#Step_1_Have_a_look_at_your_current_website\" >Step #1: Have a look at your current website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/#Step_2_Set_new_priorities\" >Step #2: Set new priorities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/#Step_3_Create_a_sitemap\" >Step #3: Create a sitemap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/#Step_4_Determine_what_will_be_part_of_your_upcoming_migration\" >Step #4: Determine what will be part of your upcoming migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-website-content-from-one-platform-to-another\/#Step_5_Create_a_content_migration_plan\" >Step #5: Create a content migration plan&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_website_migration\"><\/span><b>What is website migration?&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website migration is a term that\u2019s used to describe the process when a website undergoes substantial changes that affect its traffic, user experience, and search engine visibility. In terms of e-commerce websites where businesses sell their products and services, this often happens when they decide to switch from one platform to another.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important that you migrate your website well to ensure that each visitor has the same seamless experience as the next and so they\u2019re able to find you using popular search engines. While it may seem like migration is fairly straightforward, it needs to be done correctly and efficiently and will require a time investment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed below are some steps you should take before you migrate your website to a new e-commerce platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Have_a_look_at_your_current_website\"><\/span><b>Step #1: Have a look at your current website<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from design, your site\u2019s content is one of the most important elements that\u2019s selling your products and services to visitors. This means that if you\u2019re going through a website migration, you should be looking at ways to improve your graphics, layout, and copy. Take a step back and try to view your content through the eyes of a new user. Then, examine which pages are getting the most traffic and the highest bounce rates, update your keywords and descriptions and consider creating or updating your \u201cAbout Us\u201d section to give your site its freshest look.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Set_new_priorities\"><\/span><b>Step #2: Set new priorities<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After having a look at your current website, it\u2019s easy to start making a list of content and architecture priorities. While some business owners possess the experience to improve their websites on their own, most work with a development team to help with coordinating their current content and curate content that\u2019s needed to get them the traffic and attention they need post-migration.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_a_sitemap\"><\/span><b>Step #3: Create a sitemap<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post review of your current site and the layout of your priority list, the next you\u2019ll want to build out is a new sitemap<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a list of pages within the domain that help with the planning of the website\u2014which will be the backbone of your website\u2019s design and build. While a sitemap should be simple, it helps to have a development team analyze the navigation and visual elements of your site to determine which content needs to be created from scratch and which should be transferred, combined, or scrapped completely.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Determine_what_will_be_part_of_your_upcoming_migration\"><\/span><b>Step #4: Determine what will be part of your upcoming migration<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the above steps are designed to help you figure out what will be a part of your migration. With your sitemap in hand, you can decide which pages should go where and what content on those specific pages will be transferred to your website. Along with page content, you will also need to transfer products\/service descriptions and things like order history and other administrative information.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Create_a_content_migration_plan\"><\/span><b>Step #5: Create a content migration plan&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content is key and since having a plan is crucial to ensure a successful migration, you need to lay a foundation to curve your expectations.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are multiple ways for you to plan content migration, these are some tips we\u2019ve given our clients who\u2019ve signed up for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=migration&amp;utm_source=Trek_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=August2021_WebsiteMigration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">website migration service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your sitemap at the start of your project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Design your template around your decided upon sitemap<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create your content map based on your design<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a spreadsheet for each website page<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a corresponding spreadsheet filled with current and new content<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement content while the website is being build to save on time<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While migration may seem like a daunting task, if you work alongside a professional agency with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numinix.com\/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&amp;search_in_description=1&amp;keyword=migration&amp;utm_source=Trek_Blog&amp;utm_campaign=August2021_WebsiteMigration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an established website migration service<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will receive assistance through the entire process, which will pay off when your beautiful new website is live.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Numinix, we\u2019ve got experience migrating websites from several platforms. We would love to have a chat and work with you to find out which platform is best for your business and make sure that your migration goes quickly and smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you have any other questions about website migration? Drop a comment below for a prompt response.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As your e-commerce business grows and ages, it will likely have to undergo a website migration sooner or later, and with your normal operations being disrupted, it\u2019s important that the process goes smoothly. 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