migrate-site
Installation
Summary
Execute website migrations safely with redirect mapping, pre-flight audits, and recovery monitoring.
- Covers six migration types (domain changes, CMS switches, URL restructures, protocol upgrades, subdomain moves, redesigns) with risk assessment and redirect strategies for each
- Includes five-phase workflow: pre-migration inventory and high-value page identification, redirect mapping with conflict resolution, technical setup checklist, post-migration monitoring schedule (daily week 1, weekly weeks 2-4, monthly months 2-3), and rollback criteria
- Provides expected recovery timeline (10-30% traffic dip, 2-3 month recovery) and red flags for investigation
- Emphasizes 301 redirects, avoiding redirect chains, and mapping each old URL to the most relevant new page rather than consolidating to homepage
SKILL.md
Migrate Site
Guide a domain migration, CMS switch, or URL restructure without losing rankings — redirect mapping, monitoring plan, and rollback criteria.
Migration Types
| Type | Risk Level | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Domain change | High | olddomain.com → newdomain.com |
| Protocol change | Low | HTTP → HTTPS |
| CMS switch | Medium-High | WordPress → Next.js, Shopify → custom |
| URL restructure | Medium | /blog/2024/post → /blog/post |
| Subdomain migration | Medium | blog.example.com → example.com/blog |
| Design/template change | Low-Medium | Same URLs, new templates |
All migrations carry SEO risk. The goal is to minimize the traffic dip and speed up recovery.
Phase 1: Pre-Migration Audit
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