Reach Out to Us
We are here to assist you. Please feel free to chat with us online or open a support ticket prior to your migration to Halls Hosting. We can offer guidance throughout the process and provide a customized step-by-step plan tailored to your specific needs.
Plan Your Migration
Determine the optimal timing for your migration. Ensure your availability to test the site and implement any necessary adjustments. Plan when to activate maintenance mode and familiarise yourself with the process of taking backups and uploading them to Halls Hosting if you are managing the migration independently.
Decrease Your DNS Time To Live (TTL)
Lowering the TTL (Time To Live) for your DNS nameserver records and your site’s A record several days prior to your migration can facilitate a smoother transition. We recommend setting the TTL to 300 seconds (5 minutes) up to a week before the migration.
Hold Off on Cancelling Your Current Hosting
Allocate sufficient overlap time to establish and test your site on Halls Hosting. This precautionary measure provides a safety net, ensuring that any overlooked elements or necessary data retrievals from your current host can be addressed.
Inform Your Clients
It is prudent to inform your clients about any upcoming migrations to prepare them for potential service disruptions. While we aim to ensure a seamless migration process, it is advisable to give your clients advance notice.