Some people could not just seem to get enough from their current web host. For such reason, they find that moving into a new host is the most practical thing to do. There are several reasons why people may consider changing hosts. One of the most common reasons though is dissatisfaction with their current provider's support features. Another reason is a better price elsewhere where significant savings cannot be easily passed up. There can be many other reasons why you would want to move from one host to another, but regardless of the reason, you should carefully consider some important factors before doing so. You have to keep in mind that your move should be smooth with little or no downtime. If everything goes otherwise, your site will be affected significantly and you definitely would not want this to happen.
Steps to Move To WebSouls:
1. Select package and placed online order through our website http://websouls.com/. Select Payment method and submit the payment.
2. Receive your welcome email.
3. Backup all files from old hosting account (Full backups) to ensure no data loss. (Optional but highly recommended)
4. Copy files to new hosting account yourself or Request transfer of files.
5. Make sure everything is up and running correctly.
6. Change name servers for domains being moved at the domain registrar.
7. Wait for DNS propagation to complete (up to 48 hours).
8. Cancel old hosting account if you wish.
Finally, you should practice proper etiquette and let everyone know that you are going to move. It is important that you inform everyone of the time that it will occur and over what period. Regardless if you have a personal site or a business site, it is proper etiquette to inform your users that you are moving. By informing your users, they will not be wondering what has happened in case your site will experience some problems. Moreover, your users will understand that the move is necessary and they can even provide you with some feedback on how the move exactly went. Thus, if you are planning to move from your current site to a new one, make sure that you keep these things in mind to help you move smoothly from your old host to a new host.
2. Receive your welcome email.
3. Backup all files from old hosting account (Full backups) to ensure no data loss. (Optional but highly recommended)
4. Copy files to new hosting account yourself or Request transfer of files.
5. Make sure everything is up and running correctly.
6. Change name servers for domains being moved at the domain registrar.
7. Wait for DNS propagation to complete (up to 48 hours).
8. Cancel old hosting account if you wish.
Finally, you should practice proper etiquette and let everyone know that you are going to move. It is important that you inform everyone of the time that it will occur and over what period. Regardless if you have a personal site or a business site, it is proper etiquette to inform your users that you are moving. By informing your users, they will not be wondering what has happened in case your site will experience some problems. Moreover, your users will understand that the move is necessary and they can even provide you with some feedback on how the move exactly went. Thus, if you are planning to move from your current site to a new one, make sure that you keep these things in mind to help you move smoothly from your old host to a new host.
by WebSouls Team
