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WordPress website takeover as a service

Website takeover is the right service for you when you’re looking for a new partner to maintain and develop your site. Does a takeover have to be a large and complicated project these days? Fortunately not—your website partner can be changed in less than a week. Learn more and request a quote!

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WordPress website takeover and partner switch in under a week?

A WordPress website takeover typically means that the maintenance and development partner is changing, and the new partner needs to assume responsibility for the site. A takeover can be a quick and efficient step in the website’s lifecycle—especially if you’re changing your maintenance or development partner for any reason. Redandblue has taken over and developed numerous WordPress websites in recent years, and our takeover process has become highly efficient. In the best cases, transferring a website can take just a few days.

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Stages of a WordPress website takeover

  • Kick-off: Initial meeting and preparations

    We hold a joint kick-off meeting with your team to define the steps of our collaboration and look ahead to potential development actions. We provide versatile and easy-to-use tools for smooth teamwork and communication between our teams.

  • Website migration to a new server

    If the takeover involves switching hosting providers, we ensure that your website will continue to run in an environment that meets or exceeds its previous level of quality. We always take your preferences into account when setting up the hosting service.

  • Setting up the development environment and auditing the site

    Once we’ve received your website’s database and code, we set it up in our development environment so we can begin maintaining and improving it. At the same time, we perform a comprehensive audit to check for update backlogs, as well as assess performance and security levels.

  • Takeover phase retrospective

    At the end of the WordPress website takeover, we hold a retrospective with you to review how the process went and share our findings. During the retro, we can jointly decide which improvements to prioritize next—such as enhancing site performance or strengthening security.

Frequently asked questions about WordPress website takeovers

A WordPress website takeover and migration typically takes one to two weeks, depending on the site’s complexity, the number of customizations, and existing integrations. Simpler sites can be transferred more quickly, while more complex setups—such as Multisite networks, Headless CMS implementations, or sites with extensive custom features—require more in-depth analysis and testing. The timeline is also influenced by factors like downtime requirements, the current provider’s support during the transfer, and any unforeseen technical challenges.

We minimize downtime through a carefully phased process: first, we create a complete copy of your website in the new environment and thoroughly test its functionality. The actual migration is then executed quickly and seamlessly using technical solutions that prevent any significant interruptions to your site’s availability.

We ensure the functionality of all custom features and integrations through a thorough audit during the takeover phase, where we analyze the site’s specific characteristics, custom plugins, and integrations. Based on this assessment, we create a detailed testing plan that covers all critical functionalities and perform a full integrity check of the site. If desired, we can also conduct comparative tests between the original and new environments to confirm functional consistency. Whenever available, we use the site’s original specifications to support the testing process.

For the migration, we need superadmin-level access to the WordPress dashboard of the site being transferred. Whenever possible, it’s also helpful to provide SSH/SFTP or cPanel credentials. Additionally, we require information on all used API keys, third-party service accounts, details of paid plugins with licenses, and any documentation or source code for custom plugins. The current provider should also supply up-to-date backups of both the database and files, along with information on any special site features that could affect the migration.

Risks associated with migrating a WordPress website include data loss, broken functionalities, drops in search engine rankings, SSL certificate issues, and unexpected compatibility problems in the new environment. These risks can be managed by creating comprehensive backups before the migration, developing a detailed migration and rollback plan, thoroughly testing the site in a staging environment before going live, and using a checklist of all critical functionalities.

It’s also important to ensure that 301 redirects are correctly implemented to preserve search engine rankings, validate SSL certificate installation, update DNS settings accurately, and maintain continuous communication among all parties throughout the migration process.

WordPress site migrations can also bring many benefits—our team can provide more details on these advantages.

These are the WordPress websites we have taken over for our clients

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Sometimes an old website has become so tangled that it’s more cost-effective to start from scratch. We create user-friendly and visually striking WordPress websites that deliver results. Get in touch and let’s start the project!