Migration Guide

Website Migration Guide: Switch to dplooy.com

Learn how to migrate your static website to dplooy.com for improved hosting performance, easier deployment, and better user experience. Complete migration process with zero downtime.

8 min read
Intermediate
Zero downtime

What is Website Migration and Why Switch?

Website migration is the process of transferring your website from one hosting platform to another. This involves moving your files, configurations, and ensuring your site continues to function properly on the new hosting environment.

Migration Benefits

  • Improved Performance: Faster loading times and better user experience
  • Simplified Deployment: Easier way to update and manage your site
  • Better Features: Access to modern hosting tools and analytics
  • Cost Efficiency: Potentially lower costs with better value

Migration Considerations

  • Downtime Planning: Minimize service interruption during transfer
  • URL Structure: Maintain SEO rankings and user bookmarks
  • Feature Compatibility: Ensure all site features work properly
  • Data Backup: Create backups before starting migration

Why Choose dplooy.com for Your Website Migration?

dplooy.com offers a superior hosting experience with modern features designed for today's websites. Here's why thousands of developers choose us for their static site hosting needs.

Drag & Drop Simplicity

No complex configuration or CI/CD setup required. Simply drag your files and deploy instantly.

60-Second Deployment

From upload to live website in under a minute. No waiting for build processes or deploy queues.

Instant Custom URLs

Get beautiful custom subdomains instantly: yourproject.dplooy.com with automatic SSL.

Multi-File Support

Upload complete websites with HTML, CSS, JS, and assets. Perfect for complex static sites.

Built-in Security

Automatic SSL certificates, password protection options, and secure file hosting included.

Real-Time Analytics

Built-in analytics dashboard to track visitors, performance, and engagement metrics.

Step-by-Step Website Migration Process

Follow this comprehensive migration process to transfer your static website to dplooy.com with zero downtime and maximum efficiency.

1

Download Your Website Files

  • • Access your current hosting platform's file manager or deployment settings
  • • Download all your website files including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and images
  • • If using Git, clone your repository to get the built/deployed version
  • • Ensure you have the complete file structure with all assets
2

Test Your Files Locally

  • • Open your main HTML file in a web browser
  • • Verify all images, CSS, and JavaScript files load correctly
  • • Check that all internal links work properly
  • • Fix any broken relative paths or missing files
3

Deploy to dplooy.com

  • • Create a free account at dplooy.com
  • • Use our drag-and-drop interface to upload your files
  • • For multiple files, upload your index.html first, then add other files
  • • Get your instant live URL: yourproject.dplooy.com
4

Update DNS and Domain Settings

  • • Test your site thoroughly on the new dplooy.com URL
  • • If using a custom domain, update your DNS settings to point to dplooy.com
  • • Set up domain redirects to maintain SEO and user experience
  • • Monitor the migration for 24-48 hours to ensure everything works

Experience the dplooy.com Advantage

Join thousands of developers who've already migrated to our superior hosting platform

Migration Made Simple

  • No Learning Curve

    Familiar drag-and-drop interface anyone can use

  • Instant Performance

    Global CDN and optimized infrastructure included

  • Zero Configuration

    SSL, security, and caching work automatically

Start Your Migration

Free migration assistance available
No downtime during migration process
Free plan available to test migration
Keep your existing domain and URLs

Common Migration Issues and Solutions

Common Migration Challenges

❌ Broken File Paths

Absolute paths that worked on old platform fail on new hosting

❌ Missing Dependencies

Some CSS or JS files not included in download

❌ DNS Propagation Delays

Custom domain changes take time to propagate globally

❌ SEO Impact

Search rankings affected by improper redirects

dplooy.com Solutions

✅ Smart Path Detection

Our platform automatically handles relative paths correctly

✅ File Structure Validation

We check for missing files and alert you during upload

✅ Instant Testing

Test on our subdomain before updating your main domain

✅ SEO-Friendly URLs

Maintain URL structure and implement proper redirects

Ready to Migrate Your Website?

Experience faster deployment, better performance, and simpler management with dplooy.com hosting.