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Moving a WordPress site to a new host sounds daunting, but with the right plugin and a bit of patience it can be done with barely any visitor-facing downtime.
1. Back up your current site fully
Take a complete backup of your files and database before touching anything on the new server.
2. Use a migration plugin
Plugins like Duplicator or All-in-One WP Migration package your entire site into one file you can import elsewhere.
3. Set up the new hosting account first
Create your database and hosting environment on the new server before importing anything.
4. Test on a temporary URL before switching DNS
Most hosts, including Vikalink, let you preview the migrated site on a temporary address so you can check everything works first.
5. Update your domain's DNS last
Only point your domain to the new server once you've confirmed the site loads correctly, then allow up to 24 hours for DNS to fully propagate.
Key takeaway: Migrate in this order — backup, import, test, then switch DNS — and most sites move with zero noticeable downtime.