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Website Migration Services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

Professional WordPress, HTML, PHP, and ecommerce website migration for businesses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Zero downtime. SEO preserved. Full backup. From PKR 15,000.

PKR 15,000

Starting price

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6 Steps

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Post-migration support

Professional Website Migration Services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

What Is Website Migration?

Website migration is the process of moving a website from one hosting environment, server, domain, or platform to another. It involves transferring all files, databases, and configurations while keeping the site functional and its search rankings intact. At MSZ Tech, we provide professional website migration in Islamabad and Rawalpindi for WordPress, HTML, PHP, and ecommerce websites.

A poorly handled migration can cost you weeks of traffic and damaged rankings. Done correctly, it is invisible to your visitors and often improves performance at the same time.

20–50%

Traffic loss from bad migration

301

Redirects preserve ranking equity

6 Steps

Audit-first process

PKR 15K+

Starting monthly

Tools and Technology

Why Website Migration Goes Wrong?

Most website migration failures share the same root causes. Understanding them explains why professional execution matters:

Missing 301 redirects

Old URLs not redirected = Google treats them as deleted. Rankings built over years disappear within weeks of the migration.

Database connection errors

WordPress requires exact credentials in wp-config.php. One incorrect character breaks the entire site instantly.

Broken internal links and image paths

Hardcoded URLs pointing to the old domain cause broken images, 404 errors, and failed navigation throughout the site.

SSL and HTTPS configuration errors

Mixed content warnings cause browsers to show security alerts, reducing trust and conversions on the new site.

Loss of business email accounts

Migrating web hosting without correctly transferring email records breaks business email — sometimes for days if DNS is mishandled.

Staging site indexed by Google

New server not blocked before go-live = duplicate content indexed. Canonical conflicts that are hard to resolve and harm rankings.

MSZ Tech runs a pre-migration audit before every project, identifying every failure point before touching your live site.

How Website Migration Affects SEO?

Yes, a poorly managed migration can cause sites to lose 20 to 50 percent of organic traffic.”

1.URL structure changes

Every changed URL needs a 301 redirect. Without it, Google treats old pages as deleted — resetting years of ranking history.

2.Page speed and Core Web Vitals

The new server affects load times. A faster host improves scores and can boost rankings. A slower one has the opposite effect.

3. Domain authority and backlinks

Domain change requires 301 redirects to pass approximately 90% of link authority to the new domain.

4. Crawl budget and indexation

After migration, updated sitemap submission and correct robots.txt affect how quickly Google re-indexes and restores rankings.

5. Schema markup

Existing structured data must be re-tested post-migration. Broken schema removes rich results from search.

At MSZ Tech, we treat every migration as an SEO migration first. We build the redirect map before migration starts and submit the updated sitemap to Google Search Console within 24 hours of launch.

Types of Website Migration We Handle

MSZ Tech handles five common migration scenarios for businesses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi:

Hosting Migration (Server to Server)

Moving from one host to another, slow shared to Hostinger, SiteGround, or VPS. Files, database, DNS, SSL all transferred. Most common type. From PKR 15,000.

Domain Migration

Moving to a new domain for rebranding. Requires comprehensive 301 redirect map + Google Search Console domain change verification. From PKR 20,000.

CMS Platform Migration

From HTML, PHP, Joomla, Wix, or Squarespace to WordPress. Includes content restructuring and URL mapping. From PKR 35,000.

HTTP to HTTPS

SSL install, mixed content fix, internal link update, redirect verification. Google ranking signal since 2014. From PKR 12,000.

Ecommerce Migration

WooCommerce products, orders, customers, payments. Staged approach. Highest risk type. From PKR 45,000.

Our Website Migration Process

We follow a structured 6-step process for every migration. No steps are skipped:

1- Pre-Migration Audit

Screaming Frog + Ahrefs scan of all indexed URLs, redirects, backlinks, schema, and Core Web Vitals baseline. Documents every potential failure point.

2- Redirect Map Creation

Complete URL-to-URL redirect map built before any files move. The most important document in any migration preserves ranking history.

3- New Server Setup and Staging

Full site copy deployed to staging URL. PHP configured, database set up. Blocked from Google via robots.txt + password protection.

4- Testing and Quality Assurance

Every page, form, image, checkout flow, and Core Web Vitals score tested on staging. Nothing goes live until all tests pass.

5- Go-Live and DNS Switch

301 redirects implemented, DNS switched, SSL verified, robots.txt block removed. Site monitored throughout 15-min to 48-hr propagation window.

6- Post-Migration SEO Check

Sitemap submitted to GSC, key pages requested for crawling, all 301s verified, crawl errors checked. Written report delivered within 48 hours.

Website Migration Pricing in Pakistan

Website migration services in Pakistan typically range from PKR 15,000 to PKR 80,000 depending on website size, migration type, and complexity.

Migration Type	Starting Price	Timeline
Hosting migration (WordPress, under 50 pages)	PKR 15,000–25,000	12–24 hours
Domain migration with 301 redirects	PKR 20,000–35,000	24–48 hours
CMS platform to WordPress	PKR 35,000–60,000	3–7 days
HTTP to HTTPS with full SSL fix	PKR 12,000–20,000	6–12 hours
Ecommerce store migration (WooCommerce)	PKR 45,000–80,000	5–10 days

Note: All migrations include: pre-migration audit, full site backup, post-migration SEO check, 7-day support. Free consultation and fixed quote before any work begins.

Worried about losing your rankings during migration?

Get a free pre-migration audit. We will map every indexed URL, check your current rankings baseline, identify all risk points, and give you a fixed-price migration plan before we touch anything.

Who We Work With in Islamabad and Rawalpindi?

Clinics and practices

Businesses rebranding

Platform migrations

E-commerce stores

Slow hosting upgrades

Agencies

Frequently Asked Questions

What is website migration?

Website migration is moving a website to a new hosting server, domain, or platform while maintaining full functionality and preserving search engine rankings.

It includes backup, redirect mapping, DNS management, SSL configuration, and a post-migration SEO audit. MSZ Tech provides website migration for businesses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

How long does a website migration take?

A basic WordPress hosting migration takes 12 to 24 hours. Domain migrations take 24 to 48 hours. CMS platform migrations take 3 to 7 days. Ecommerce migrations take 5 to 10 days. MSZ Tech provides a specific timeline estimate before work begins based on your site’s size and complexity.

Will my website experience downtime during migration?

No. We use a staging-first approach, the complete migrated site is set up and tested on the new server before DNS is switched. Your existing site remains live throughout. The DNS switch itself takes 15 minutes to 48 hours to propagate, but visitors always see a live site during this period.

Will my Google rankings drop after migration?

Not if handled correctly. MSZ Tech builds a complete 301 redirect map before migration, submits an updated sitemap to Google Search Console within 24 hours of go-live, and monitors for crawl errors post-migration. Rankings can drop after a badly managed migration which is why using a technical agency matters.

Do you migrate non-WordPress websites?

Yes. MSZ Tech migrates WordPress, HTML, CSS, PHP, and ecommerce websites. We also handle CMS platform migrations from Joomla, Wix, Squarespace, or any HTML-based site to WordPress, including content restructuring and URL mapping alongside the technical transfer.

How much does website migration cost in Pakistan?

Website migration starts from PKR 15,000 for basic hosting migration. Domain migrations cost PKR 20,000 to 35,000. CMS platform migrations cost PKR 35,000 to 60,000.

Ecommerce migrations start from PKR 45,000. All prices include pre-migration audit, full backup, post-migration SEO check, and 7-day support.

What do you need from me to start a migration?

Current hosting cPanel or FTP login, domain registrar login for DNS updates, new hosting login if already purchased, and confirmation of any email accounts on the domain.

We provide a simple checklist at consultation. No technical knowledge required from your side, we guide you through every item.

Do you provide support after migration is complete?

Yes. Every migration includes 7 days of post-migration support at no extra charge. During this period we monitor for propagation issues, fix any problems that emerge, and verify indexation in Google Search Console. After 7 days, ongoing support is available through our website management plans from PKR 8,000 per month.

Ready to Migrate Your Website Without Losing Rankings?

MSZ Tech handles the full process, pre-migration audit, redirect mapping, staging setup, testing, DNS switch, and post-migration SEO verification. Most migrations complete in under 48 hours. Free audit and fixed price before we start.