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Moving a site

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by aditya_sfs, Nov 13, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I have a forum with more than 45 MB of files which includes, forum codes , photo album with photo uploaded by members and a arcade zone integrated with lots of games. The database size is 18 MB. Now i want to move this whole site setup to a new domain and hosting. Can any one advice me how can i do this without loosing the SEO which i did to this site and without loosing any visitors.

    regards
    aditya
     
    aditya_sfs, Nov 13, 2006 IP
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    seo-mumbai Well-Known Member

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    both hosting servers use cpanel?
     
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    aditya_sfs Peon

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    yes....both use cpanel
     
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    You can make a complete backup of the website i.e Generate/Download a Full Backup from the Cpanel > Backup. Then upload it to the new server and Restore from the Backup. Also make a backup of the files from ftp (just in case).
     
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    seo-mumbai Well-Known Member

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    yes that is good ans, take backup in old server and in new server say restore and upload backup files.U have to take backup of DB also.
     
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  6. aditya_sfs

    aditya_sfs Peon

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    Well thats okay i know that ... but what about the SEO...will i loose all link building etc..which i did... and the traffic which i get from the SEs.what about that
     
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    Dont forget to permanent redirect because iam sure thats the thing you are talking about in the first post :).
    Though this has to be done carefully and i will explain you how to retain the backlinks too ;)
    Amit
     
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    http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/moving-to-a-new-web-host/ thats the best official answer u can find.


    Sorry had some work so cudnt reply to that before... ;)
     
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    aditya_sfs Peon

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    hehe ... u must read the first paragraph...that article tells how to move to a different host...thats not the problem.... i am changing domain name also here....:)
     
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    #10
    I recently moved 4 of my sites from one host to another with out any fuss.

    What helped me here was, the new host was providing a free transfer of files, if I can provide them with the login details of cpanel.

    Both were using cpanel.

    After the transfer, i just got to change some file permissions here and there. that's it.
     
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    aditya_sfs Peon

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    Hehehe.... i got my answer. thanks you guys
     
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    So did it hurt any body :rolleyes:

    I would have loved to hear an answer for this though :D Whats that special strategy ;)
     
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    hmm yea :p you did hurt me with those rolleyes :D:D
     
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    :D :p some smiles to make you smile ;)
     
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