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How to Move Your Website to 100% Webhost: The Complete Guide to Host Migration
Are you asking how to move my website to a new host? Whether you’re switching providers for better performance, improved support, or enhanced security, a successful host migration doesn’t have to be stressful—and it certainly shouldn’t cause downtime or data loss. In this guide, we walk you through everything you need to know to move your website to 100% Webhost with confidence.
If you’re already thinking about step‑by‑step instructions from your current provider, check out our knowledge base article: Web Hosting Migration: Move Your Site Away.
What Is Host Migration?
A host migration is the process of transferring your website – including files, databases, emails, DNS settings, and more – from one web hosting provider to another. For Canadian small businesses and e-commerce websites, this can dramatically improve your site’s speed, reliability, and local support.
Why Move to 100% Webhost?
At 100% Webhost, we provide free inbound site migration, so you can make the switch without touching a single technical setting. Our Canadian-based team ensures your website stays live, secure, and fully functional. Our team will do all the work for you.
✔ 100% Canadian support
✔ Managed WordPress & WooCommerce hosting
✔ Free SSL and domain tools
✔ Daily backups and professional support
Whether your site is a blog, online store, or business portal—we take the headache out of moving.
What Do I Need in Order to Get Started?
You will need login information for your website management. This can be one or several of the following. If you are not sure how to log in, our team will help you figure it out.
Host Migration Step-By-Step – Done For You
If you’re asking how to move my website to a new host in Canada, here’s the good news: you don’t have to do anything. Our team handles the entire process safely and efficiently so you can focus on running your business.
Step 1: Secure Canadian-Handled Backup
We create a full backup of your website, including:
- Website files and databases
- Product pages, orders, and customer data
- Business-critical configurations
Your data stays protected at every stage.
Step 2: Hosting Optimized for Canadian Businesses
We configure your hosting environment to support speed, uptime, and growth:
- Performance-tuned servers in Canada
- WooCommerce and e-commerce-ready configurations
- SSL, caching, and security enhancements
Faster load times mean better local SEO, conversions, and customer experience.
Step 3: Fully Managed Host Migration
We transfer your site completely, including:
- Files, databases, and CMS settings
- Ecommerce platform compatibility checks
- Theme, plugin, and checkout validation
You don’t need technical expertise – we move your site while your business stays open.
Step 4: Pre-Launch Testing
Before going live, we test:
- Pages, product listings, and checkout flows
- Forms and lead capture
- Web form protection from spammers and bots
- Images, links, layout, and admin access
Your customers experience zero disruption.
Step 5: DNS Transition With Minimal Downtime
We assist with DNS updates to ensure:
- Your website stays online
- Orders and inquiries continue uninterrupted
- Search engine visibility is preserved
DNS updates typically complete within 24–48 hours.
Step 6: Post-Migration Monitoring & Support
Once your website is live on 100% Webhost, we:
- Activate SSL certificates
- Verify email services
- Monitor stability and performance
- Provide ongoing Canada-based support
You only cancel your old host after everything is fully verified.
FAQ: Host Migration for Small Businesses & E-Commerce
Will my website experience downtime during migration?
No. Your site stays live and fully functional throughout the process.
Are my customer and order data secure?
Absolutely. All data is securely backed up and transferred on Canadian servers.
Is your hosting compliant with Canadian privacy regulations?
Yes. We follow PIPEDA and Canadian privacy standards for business and customer data.
Can you migrate WordPress or WooCommerce stores?
Yes. Every theme, plugin, and checkout flow is tested to work perfectly post-migration.
Do I get local support if something goes wrong?
Definitely. Our Canada-based support team is available to resolve any issues quickly.
How long does a host migration take?
Most small business and e-commerce sites are fully migrated within 24–48 hours, including testing and DNS propagation.
Why Canadian Businesses Choose 100% Webhost
Most hosting providers give instructions.
We actually do the migration for you, so you can focus on your business.
✔ Free inbound site migration
✔ Canadian-based support team
✔ WooCommerce & e-commerce-friendly hosting
✔ Optimized for Canadian customers and local SEO
✔ Trusted by small businesses across Canada
👉 Check For additional preparation tips, see:
👉 Web Hosting Migration: Move Your Site Away
Ready to Move Your Website to a Canadian Host?
Stop worrying about how to move your website to a new host.
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