Scope and Preparation:
When migrating a website, you need to define the scope of work correctly. This involves:
Outlining all the tasks that need completing
Setting specific goals
Identifying resources required for successful migration
It’s important to prepare all necessary tools, documentation and communication channels before initiating the process. You should gather information about your current website structure, content inventory, and any third party integrations that need to be considered during migration.
Anticipating potential challenges is also essential when preparing contingency plans.
It allows you to mitigate risks associated with downtime and data loss during migration. Having a plan will minimize disruptions and ensure a smoother transition.
Development Stages:
You’ll want to break down the migration plan into development stages. Each stage should have defined objectives and deliverables. Assigning responsibilities for each stage ensures accountability among team members involved in the migration.
Monitoring progress at each stage is vital for maintaining alignment with project timelines. Regular check-ins with your team will help identify issues so that they can be promptly addressed.
Monitoring Tools:
Monitoring tools eg. Google Analytics and Google Search Console will allow you to track performance before, during and after migration. You’ll receive valuable insights into how your website is performing across different parameters such as page load times and server response rates.
Utilising analytics tools post migration provides critical data needed for assessing user behaviour on your site. For example, traffic, engagement levels, conversion rates, bounce rates.