SEO Migration Service

At Active Internet Marketing (UK), we know that successful SEO migration is vital for maintaining and improving search engine rankings during domain changes, redesigns, or structural adjustments.
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Expert SEO Migration Services Backed by Over a Decade of Experience

Established in 2010 we have over a decade of experience and expertise in SEO migration, and £450K invested in SEO (R&D) research and development over the last two years, we’ve refined a comprehensive approach to ensure a seamless migration process. 

Our UK-based team specialises in helping SMEs generate leads through multi-channel digital marketing, and our focus on data analysis, SEO, and digital marketing cements us as your perfect partner for your website migration.

Scope & Planning

Every SEO migration begins with a detailed scope and planning phase. We collaborate closely with your web development team to understand your goals, the structure of your existing website content, and the objectives for the migration. This stage involves:

Assessing existing site performance

Reviewing rankings, traffic, and the overall SEO health of your website.

Identifying potential risks

Highlighting SEO elements that may be impacted during the migration and outlining mitigation strategies.

Setting goals and KPIs

Determining measurable objectives to assess the success of the migration.

Pre-Launch Preparation

Effective preparation is key to minimising disruption during the SEO migration process. In this phase, we:

Create a migration checklist

Covering technical SEO, content mapping, and URL structure to ensure a smooth transition.

Benchmark current performance

Capturing a snapshot of current SEO performance, including rankings, organic traffic, and indexed pages.

Conduct site audits

Performing a full SEO audit on your existing website to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential opportunities for Technical SEO improvement.

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Pre-Launch Testing

Before going live, we thoroughly test the new website structure to ensure all changes align with SEO best practice. With our extensive experience and expertise in SEO migrations, our pre-launch testing includes:

Mapping URLs

Ensuring that all old URLs are correctly redirected to new ones to prevent loss of SEO value.

Testing redirects

Verifying that 301 redirects work as expected to maintain link equity and avoid 404 errors.

On-page optimisation review

Checking meta tags, internal linking, and content to ensure optimisation is carried over to the new site.

Launch Support

When it’s time to launch your new website, our team provides hands-on support to make the process as smooth as possible. We monitor:

Real-time tracking

Using analytics tools to observe site traffic and performance as the migration goes live.

Monitoring errors

Checking for any 404 errors, broken links, or issues with page speed.

Ongoing communication

Ensuring a close partnership with your web development team throughout the launch to swiftly address any issues.

Post-Launch Review & Testing

After the launch, we conducted a comprehensive SEO review to ensure the website migration was successful. This includes:

Verifying Redirects

Ensuring that all redirects are functioning correctly and that there are no lost pages or broken links.

Crawling The Site

Using our SEO tools to crawl the new site and identify any missed SEO elements or opportunities.

Checking Indexing

Monitoring search engine indexing of new pages to ensure they are crawled and ranked effectively.

Performance &
Data Analysis

Once the website migration is complete, we analyse the performance data to ensure the site is meeting the goals set in the planning phase. Our data analysis includes:

Tracking KPIs

Analysing organic traffic, keyword rankings, and conversions post-migration.

Performance Comparison

Comparing the performance of the new site to the pre-migration benchmarks.

Reporting And Recommendations

Providing a detailed post-launch report with insights and recommendations for ongoing SEO optimisation.

FAQs

There is no pressure to make a decision immediately. 

What we do at Active Internet Marketing (UK), is provide you with a health check and demonstrate the value that we offer. The reason to switch is that we will look after you, deliver results, and make the transition seamless. 

Not at all!

We ensure that when we implement changes your current website build wont change in the slightest – we focus on SEO first and then look to improve other areas of your build. It is possible that in order to improve SEO rankings we may suggest a strategy that adds additional content and pages that will assist with SEO rankings but this will be upon agreement with you and your business. 

Well… in short… yes.

In fact, SEO is arguably THE most important aspect of your website next to your services and messaging. At Active Internet Marketing (UK) we appreciate that you may have one of the best products in the country, but that is no good if people don’t know you exist. That’s why SEO is critical!

To maintain your ranking on Google once you’re at the top, you need to:

  • Keep content fresh: Regularly update your pages and add new content.
  • Optimise user experience: Ensure your website is fast, mobile-friendly, and easy to use.
  • Build backlinks: Get other reputable websites to link to yours.
  • Track performance: Monitor rankings, traffic, and engagement to see what’s working and what needs fixing.
  • Stay updated on Google’s changes: Adjust your SEO when Google updates its algorithms.
  • Engage with your audience: Respond to reviews, comments, and keep customers engaged.

To maintain your website’s authority with SEO, you need to:

  • Get quality backlinks from trusted websites.
  • Create helpful, valuable content that answers people’s questions.
  • Keep content fresh and update old pages regularly.
  • Engage with your audience by responding to comments and reviews.
  • Ensure a great user experience (fast, easy to use, and mobile-friendly).
  • Stay updated with Google’s changes and adjust your SEO strategy.

SEO helps avoid traffic loss by keeping your website visible and relevant to both search engines and users. Here’s how:

  • By Keeping Content Fresh: Regularly update your pages so they stay relevant and continue to rank well in search results.
  • By Fixing Broken Links: Make sure there are no dead links or errors on your site, which could hurt your rankings.
  • By Monitoring Keyword Performance: Track which keywords drive traffic, and optimise your content to maintain or improve rankings for those terms.
  • By Improving User Experience: Make sure your site loads fast, is mobile-friendly, and is easy to navigate to keep visitors engaged.
  • By Adapting to Algorithm Changes: Stay updated with Google’s algorithm updates and adjust your SEO strategy accordingly to avoid penalties.

SEO migration ensures a smooth transition for both users and search engines when you make big changes to your website (like redesigning or moving to a new domain). Here’s how it works, simply:

  • By Redirecting Old Pages: Use 301 redirects to automatically send visitors and search engines from old pages to the new ones. This helps avoid broken links and traffic loss.
  • By Preserving Keywords: Keep important keywords in the same places (like titles, URLs, and headings) so your rankings don’t drop after the migration.
  • By Updating Internal Links: Ensure links on your site point to the correct new pages, not outdated ones.
  • Test Site Performance: Make sure your new site is fast and works well on mobile to keep users happy and improve rankings.
  • By Monitoring Search Console: Keep an eye on Google Search Console for errors or crawl issues after the migration to quickly fix any problems.

SEO migration refers to the process of moving or redesigning a website while ensuring that its search engine visibility and rankings are maintained or improved throughout the transition. This could involve:

  • Changing domain names (e.g., from example.com to example.co)
  • Redesigning your website or switching platforms (e.g., from WordPress to Shopify)
  • Updating URLs or site structure (e.g., reorganising product categories or blog posts)

We perform an SEO audit by:

1.Checking if your website works well, Is it fast?

2. Looking at your content, Do you use the right keywords?

3. Checking your backlinks, Do other websites link to you?

4. Reviewing your local presence (if you’re a local business)

5. Seeing how your site is performing, How much traffic are you getting from Google?

Yes, it can. If you change your website without doing it carefully, you can lose your Google rankings.


Why?

  • Pages might disappear or break

  • Google might not recognise the new site

  • You might lose traffic if links aren’t fixed


How to avoid problems:

  • Use redirects so old pages lead to the right new ones

  • Keep your content the same or better

  • Let Google know you moved it

  • Check for broken links

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