Your host is slow or unreliable
Downtime and slow pages cost you enquiries. Moving to a managed setup fixes the cause, not just the symptom.
Website migration service
Website migration service without losing what works
Move your website from a website builder, an old WordPress setup or an unreliable host to a faster, managed site. We keep your content, redirect your old addresses and look after hosting afterwards, $0 upfront with no lock-in contract.
- No separate migration fee
- $0 upfront
- No lock-in
- Live in 5 business days
Is it time?
When to migrate your website
Most owners move for one of these reasons.
You have outgrown a website builder
Builders are quick to start, but the design, speed and search options can limit you as the business grows.
WordPress has become a chore
Constant plugin and theme updates take time and open security gaps. A rebuild leaves nothing for you to keep updated.
The person who built it has gone
If nobody looks after your site, small problems become big ones. A managed plan puts someone on it again.
What we look after
What a careful website migration protects
A move goes wrong when something that worked quietly disappears. These are the things we check first.
Your content
We reuse your text, photos and logo wherever they are good enough, and tell you honestly what to improve.
Your web addresses
We redirect any old address that changes, so links and bookmarks keep working and Google can follow the move.
What already ranks
We review your current site first and keep the pages that bring in visitors.
Your email
We check your email setup before the switch, so you are not left without it while the new site goes live.
The options
Three ways to migrate a website
Moving a site is not always the same as rebuilding it. Here is how the main approaches compare.
| Option | What happens | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Move it as it is | Copy the existing site to a new host. | A quick fix for a hosting problem. The slow design and the upkeep stay with you. |
| Migrate and rebuild with WebDevise | A modern site built from your content, hosted and looked after for you. | Small businesses that want a faster site and no maintenance. Included with any plan. |
| Do it yourself | Export, rebuild and redirect everything on your own. | Comfortable with hosting, redirects and search, with time to fix problems. |
Pricing
Migration is included with every plan
One monthly price covers the move or rebuild, hosting and upkeep. No setup fee, no lock-in.
CoreStarter
$99 / month
Perfect for getting started online and establishing instant trust.
- 3-page custom website
- SSL & daily backups
- Professional email setup
- Mobile responsive
- No lock-in contract
★ Most Popular
PlusRecommended
$129 / month
Our most popular plan for businesses capturing leads every week.
- 5-page custom website
- Ongoing maintenance
- Performance optimisation
- Custom contact forms
- No lock-in contract
MaxHigh scale
$199 / month
For established operators ready to dominate their local market.
- 10-page custom website
- Google Business & SEO setup
- Advanced analytics
- Everything in Plus
- No lock-in contract
Prices exclude GST. Compare the packages in detail or see full pricing.
How it works
From your current site to the new one
Request a free demo
Tell us about your business and share your current website. We show you what the new version could look like before you pay anything.
We review your current site
We check which pages bring in visitors, what to keep, and which addresses need redirecting.
We build and you review
You see a first draft while your current site stays live, and we make changes until you are happy with it.
We switch it over
Most sites go live within 5 business days of a completed brief. We handle the changeover, then look after hosting, SSL and backups.
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Keep reading
More about moving your website
Upgrade your WordPress websiteGet a free audit of your live site, then a managed rebuild.Read more WordPress developer in AustraliaStay on WordPress or upgrade to a faster Next.js site.Read more Website redesignA modern replacement for your current site, included with any plan.Read more Website maintenance plansHosting, backups, monitoring and monthly changes in one plan.Read more Affordable web designWhat a small business website should cost, and what to expect.Read more How much does a website cost?Typical prices for DIY, freelancer, agency and monthly plans.Read more
FAQ
Website migration: your questions answered
What is website migration?
Website migration means moving a website to a new host, platform or design, for example from a website builder or an old WordPress setup to a modern managed one. Done carefully it keeps your content, your web addresses and your Google visibility, so visitors mostly notice a faster, better site rather than the move itself.
How much does website migration cost?
With WebDevise there is no separate migration fee when you take a monthly plan: Core is $99, Plus is $129 and Max is $199 a month plus GST, with $0 upfront. The plan covers the rebuild or move, hosting, SSL, daily backups and support. Many providers add a one-off migration fee, so ask what each price includes.
Will I lose my Google rankings if I migrate my website?
Rankings can fall when addresses change without redirects or useful content disappears. That is why we review your current site first, keep what brings in visitors and redirect any address that has to change. Nobody can promise a result, but a careful migration to a faster site gives you the best chance of holding your position.
How long does a website migration take?
Most sites go live within 5 business days of a completed brief and any logos or photos you want to use. We share a first draft for your feedback, and your current site stays live until the new one is ready, so visitors see no gap. Larger sites take longer, and we tell you upfront.
Can you migrate a Wix, Squarespace or WordPress website?
Yes. We rebuild the site on a modern setup rather than copying the old platform across, because website builders and older WordPress themes cannot simply be exported with their design intact. We reuse your text, photos and logo wherever they are good enough, and redirect your old pages to the new ones.
Will my website address and email keep working?
Your website address stays the same. We plan the switch with you and check your email setup first, so you are not left without email while the new site goes live. If anything on the day could affect email, we tell you before we change it rather than after.
Move your website without the risk
Request a free demo and see your new site before you pay anything. Migration is included, from $99 a month, $0 upfront, no lock-in.
30-day money-back guaranteeNo lock-in contract$0 upfront build cost