Do It Yourself

You may be considering making the switch to a new web host and if this is the case then there are a few things you should avoid. I have hundreds of different websites so I know every mistake that can be made. If you learn from the mistakes that I have made then you can avoid a lot of misery. Here are just some of the things you should not do when changing web host.

¢ Do not change your web host unless you actually need to. You should not try to fix something that is not broken. There is a certain amount of risk involved in switching from one host to another because things might go wrong. If your current web host is already offering a reasonable service you may later regret the move.

¢ You need to make sure that you have a full backup of your website before you attempt to move it. Sometimes things go wrong when making the switch and you could find that all your website data disappears so that is why you need to have the backup.

¢ If you have the money, you might want to consider getting a professional to move your site. Some web hosting providers will move your website free of charge and if you are offered this service, you should definitely consider it. It is still a good idea to back up your site even if someone else will be looking after the switch for you.

¢ Make sure you move your website when you have a bit of spare time on your hands. It is not a good idea to rush this move. Having some time on your hands is wise in case there are any issues that need to be dealt with.

¢ You need to be aware that for about 48 hours after you have moved your site, you may not be able to add new content to the site so you could end up losing new comments that anyone places to on site. Telling visitors not to leave comments during this time is the best course of action.

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