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WordPress migration services that protect your rankings
Move to WordPress from another CMS, or move WordPress to better hosting, with URL maps, 301 redirects, content QA and post-launch monitoring.
Reviewed by Nikhil Narasipura Doddamane, Founder & Head of SEO/GEO · Updated 16 Oct 2026
QUICK ANSWER
What are WordPress migration services?
WordPress migration services move a website to WordPress from another platform, or move an existing WordPress site to new hosting or a new domain, while keeping content, users, SEO and functionality intact. Toffyjar handles the full move including redirects and testing.
TYPES
Which WordPress migrations do we handle?
All common moves.
BY THE NUMBERS
What do the numbers say about WordPress in 2026?
WordPress is used by 39.7% of all websites and 58.5% of websites whose content management system is known, according to W3Techs (October 2026). WooCommerce runs on 19.8% of WordPress sites. Google's Core Web Vitals define a good experience as Largest Contentful Paint within 2.5 seconds, Interaction to Next Paint of 200 milliseconds or less and Cumulative Layout Shift of 0.1 or less, measured at the 75th percentile of page loads (web.dev). Toffyjar prices WordPress projects at about $199 per page, so a 10-page build is roughly $1,990, and dedicated WordPress developers cost $10 an hour, or $18 an hour for senior developers. In short, WordPress is the default platform for business websites, and speed is a measurable requirement rather than a preference.
SEO
How do you migrate WordPress without losing SEO?
We crawl the old site, map every URL, keep titles and meta, preserve structured data, build 301 redirects, test on staging, then submit sitemaps and monitor search console daily after launch.
| Step | What we check |
|---|---|
| Crawl and inventory | Every URL, status, canonical |
| URL map | Old to new, one to one where possible |
| Redirects | 301s, no chains |
| Staging QA | Content, forms, schema, speed |
| Launch | DNS, SSL, caching |
| Monitor | Search console, 404s, rankings |
HOW WE WORK
Our process, from requirement sheet to growth
01
Discovery
Requirement sheet and a 30-minute call. Scoped quote in 48 hours.
02
Strategy
Information architecture, content model, keyword and prompt map.
03
Design
Figma design system and page mockups for approval.
04
Build
AI-assisted development on staging, with senior code review.
05
QA
Browsers, devices, forms, speed, schema and redirects.
06
Launch
Planned deployment, monitoring and search console checks.
07
Grow
Care plan, SEO/GEO retainer or a dedicated developer.
TIMELINE
How long does a WordPress migration take?
Hosting moves take days. CMS migrations take 2 to 8 weeks depending on content volume, custom functionality and how many URLs change. We share a dated plan before starting so your team knows when content freezes happen.
PRICING
How much do WordPress migration services cost?
Simple hosting moves are covered by a small fixed quote. CMS migrations are priced like builds, from about $199 per page, plus content migration effort.
PROJECTS
Design, development, responsive QA, on-page SEO and GEO.
DEDICATED DEVELOPER
10 to 40 hrs a week at $10/hr. Senior developers at $18/hr: $780 to $3,120/mo.
CARE PLANS
Updates, security, backups, speed and developer hours after launch.
REDESIGN
Should you redesign while migrating?
Often yes, because you touch every template anyway. Keep URLs stable where you can. See WordPress redesign. Changing design and platform at once means one round of QA and one launch instead of two.
TIMELINE
What does a wordpress migration services engagement look like week by week?
Every wordpress migration services engagement follows the same visible plan, so you always know what ships next and who owns it.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Requirement sheet, sitemap, plugin audit, fixed quote |
| Weeks 2 to 3 | Figma design and block-based design system |
| Weeks 3 to 6 | Custom theme or blocks built on staging, content migration |
| Week 6 to 7 | QA on devices, Core Web Vitals, security hardening, SEO setup |
| Launch | Redirects, Search Console, analytics, editor training |
| After launch | Care plan: tested updates, backups, monitoring |
MEASUREMENT
How do you measure success for wordpress migration services?
We agree the numbers before work starts and report them monthly: core web vitals pass rate; editor time to publish; plugin count and update failures; leads from the site. For example, our case studies report measured figures such as non-brand top-10 rankings and referring domains, taken from OpenSEO with the date. If a metric does not move, we change the plan rather than the report.
PREPARATION
What should you prepare before starting wordpress migration services?
To start quickly, have ready admin access or a staging copy, your plugin list, brand assets, page list, and three sites you like. If something is missing, we help you gather it in the first week. Fill the requirement sheet and we send a fixed quote within 48 hours, with the scope, timeline and team named.
OPTIONS
How do wordpress migration services options and prices compare?
Here is how the main ways to buy wordpress migration services compare, using our published prices.
| Option | Best for | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer | Small sites | Lowest | Capacity and QA risk |
| Toffyjar project | Business sites | ~$199 per page | Fixed quote, staging, you own code |
| Toffyjar developer | Ongoing roadmap | $10/hr or $18/hr senior | Monthly, no lock-in |
MISTAKES
What mistakes should you avoid with wordpress migration services?
These are the wordpress migration services mistakes we fix most often when we take over a project. Each one costs traffic, leads or time, and each is cheap to avoid at the start.
FIT
Who is wordpress migration services from Toffyjar best for?
Our wordpress migration services work is built for marketing teams that publish often, companies running WooCommerce, and enterprises that want WordPress with proper engineering. It is less suited to one-page hobby sites or teams that only want the lowest possible price, because every engagement includes senior review, staging and reporting. If you are unsure, a free audit tells you in a few days whether we are the right fit.
WHY TOFFYJAR
Why choose Toffyjar for wordpress migration services?
Toffyjar combines WordPress and web engineering with SEO and GEO in one team, so the people who write the strategy also ship the code. We measured current results for our clients with OpenSEO: for example, one enterprise site we built ranks for 65 non-brand keywords in the Google top 10, 37 of them at #1. You get fixed quotes, published prices, named people and full ownership of everything we build.
TIMING
How quickly will you see results from wordpress migration services?
A typical WordPress build launches in 3 to 8 weeks depending on templates, integrations and content readiness. Speed and security gains show on day one after launch, measured with Core Web Vitals in PageSpeed Insights and Search Console. Organic gains from the new structure usually follow over the next 2 to 6 months as Google recrawls the site.
PROOF
Sites we built, ranking today
We measured these results on 16 October 2026 using OpenSEO, which draws on DataForSEO ranking and backlink data. For example, in one case study a data and digital orchestration platform (SaaS) whose site Toffyjar built has WordPress site with #1 rankings for platform-engineering topics, with 1,668 referring domains. In another, an insurance digital transformation consultancy has WordPress site with 1,625 referring domains, with 1,625 referring domains. These are current figures, not before-and-after claims, and client names stay private under NDA. Every site was planned from a requirement sheet, built on staging, reviewed by senior people and handed over with the client owning the code, content and logins. Projects are priced at about $199 per page, and SEO and GEO retainers start at $499 a month. Ask for a reference on a discovery call and we will connect you with a client where they agree.
DATA AND DIGITAL ORCHESTRATION PLATFORM (SAAS)
WordPress site with #1 rankings for platform-engineering topics
108 Organic keywords (US)
5 Non-brand keywords in top 10 (main site)
3 Keywords at #1 (main site)
READ THE CASE STUDY →
INSURANCE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION CONSULTANCY
WordPress site with 1,625 referring domains
20 Organic keywords (US)
about 200 Est. monthly organic visits (US)
"business architect description" (#1) Non-brand keywords at #1
READ THE CASE STUDY →
ANIMATED EXPLAINER VIDEO STUDIO
WordPress site and SEO program, 1,638 referring domains
1,638 Referring domains
not yet reported in OpenSEO US or India data Organic rankings
READ THE CASE STUDY →
Client testimonials: PENDING CLIENT APPROVAL
AFTER
What happens after the migration?
We monitor for 30 days, fix any 404s, then move you to a maintenance plan if you want ongoing care. Monitoring covers 404s, crawl errors, rankings for priority keywords and form submissions.
BEFORE YOU ASK
Common concerns, straight answers
Is an offshore team risky?
You get a named lead, overlap hours with US and UK mornings, staging links for every change and code in your own repository from day one.
Will we be locked in?
No. You own the code, content, hosting and logins. Retainers run month to month.
How do we know the price?
A fixed quote within 48 hours of the requirement sheet: about $199 per page for projects, published monthly rates for developers and retainers.
Can you work with our in-house team?
Yes. We slot into your Git, Jira or Trello workflow and follow your review process.
What if results are slow?
We report monthly on rankings, AI citations and leads, and change course on the data. No long contracts.
Is AI writing your content?
AI speeds up research and drafts; senior people write, edit and approve everything that ships.
FILL THE REQUIREMENT SHEET
Fixed quote in 48 hours. No obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers you can quote.
Reviewed by Nikhil Narasipura Doddamane, Founder & Head of SEO/GEO · Updated 16 Oct 2026
Will my site go down during migration?
No, we switch DNS only after staging approval.
Do you migrate email?
We coordinate with your email provider; DNS changes are planned.
Can you move WooCommerce orders?
Yes.
Do you keep my URLs?
Where possible; otherwise 301s.
Do you migrate users?
Yes, with password-safe methods.
Can you migrate from Webflow?
Yes. See Webflow vs WordPress.
Can I hire a developer for ongoing work?
Yes. Dedicated WordPress developers start at $10/hr.
Do you work with US and UK clients?
Yes, most clients are in the US, with overlap into UK hours.
EXPLORE
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*Save up to 70%: based on a $1,733/mo dedicated developer vs a $5,900/mo published US agency development plan (Oct 2026).