Moving a website to new hosting should not be treated as a simple file transfer. Hosting affects speed, security, uptime, backups, SSL, DNS, email routing and how reliably your website performs for customers. Dobble uses a planned migration process to reduce risk and keep the changeover as controlled as possible.
The first stage is assessment. Dobble reviews the existing hosting setup, website files, database structure, DNS records, SSL configuration and any connected services that may be affected by the move. This can include forms, email records, third-party scripts, analytics, payment gateways or other systems that depend on the current environment. The goal is to understand what needs to move, what needs to be preserved and what risks need to be managed before any changes are made.
The second stage is environment setup. Dobble prepares the new managed hosting environment before the live website is moved. This may include configuring server settings, SSL, caching, security controls, backups, monitoring and other hosting requirements. Dobble’s hosting is managed, performance and security-focused, and is not positioned as generic shared hosting. The aim is to give the website a stable technical foundation before launch.
The third stage is migration. Website files, databases and relevant configuration are moved to the new environment. Where possible, backups are taken before migration work begins so there is a recovery point if an issue needs to be reversed or investigated. Dobble tests the migrated website before cutover to check that key pages, forms, functionality, styling, scripts and integrations are behaving as expected.
The fourth stage is go live. Once the new environment is ready, Dobble coordinates DNS changes to point the domain to the new hosting. DNS changes are planned carefully to minimise disruption, but temporary interruptions may still occur because of DNS propagation, third-party providers, internet caching or systems outside Dobble’s direct control. This is why migration timing, provider access and pre-launch testing matter.
The fifth stage is ongoing management. After the website is live on Dobble’s hosting, monitoring, backups, security checks and support become part of the managed hosting environment according to the client’s applicable service arrangement. Dobble aims to maintain 99.9% monthly uptime for websites and hosting services managed on its infrastructure, subject to relevant exclusions such as scheduled maintenance, emergency maintenance, third-party outages, DNS provider issues, client-side internet issues, force majeure events and services not directly managed by Dobble.
There is no single fixed timeline for every hosting migration because websites vary. A small business website with clean access and simple DNS records may be quicker to move than a complex site with custom functionality, multiple integrations, large databases, email dependencies or third-party systems. Timelines can also be affected by how quickly access is provided to the current host, domain registrar, DNS provider and any connected platforms.
Dobble provides free migration from the client’s current host as part of its managed hosting service, but the exact migration approach depends on the website and its technical requirements. Hosting, maintenance, domain and email clients also have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency support is available, with typical response times within 4 hours, although emergency work outside an SLA is charged on an ad hoc basis with quotes, predictions or capped timing supplied before work begins.
If you are planning to move hosting, the best first step is to let Dobble review the current setup before making changes. That helps identify DNS, email, backup, security or performance issues early and allows the migration to be planned around business continuity rather than guesswork.