Free Domain Migration Checklist Seo

Set Up New Domain

Purchase and configure your new domain with proper hosting.

• Yes

• No

Inform Search Engines

Notify search engines of the domain change through Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools.

• Yes

• No

Implement 301 Redirects

Redirect old URLs to their corresponding new URLs using 301 redirects to preserve SEO equity.

• Yes

• No

Update Internal Links

Update internal links throughout your website to point to the new domain.

• Yes

• No

Update External Links

Reach out to external websites linking to your old domain and request them to update to the new domain.

• Yes

• No

Update XML Sitemap

Generate a new XML sitemap for the new domain and submit it to search engines.

• Yes

• No

Update Robots.txt

Modify your robots.txt file to ensure it reflects the new domain structure.

• Yes

• No

Monitor Crawl Errors

Regularly monitor crawl errors in Google Search Console and address any issues promptly.

• Yes

• No

Update Social Media Profiles

Update social media profiles and bios to reflect the new domain.

• Yes

• No

Monitor Traffic and Rankings

Monitor website traffic and search engine rankings post-migration to identify any issues.

• Yes

• No

Test Website Functionality

Test website functionality and user experience on the new domain thoroughly.

• Yes

• No

Update Google Analytics and Tags

Update Google Analytics tracking code and any other tracking tags to track website performance accurately.

• Yes

• No

Monitor Backlinks

Monitor backlinks to ensure they are redirecting correctly to the new domain.

• Yes

• No

Update Local Listings

Update local business listings and directories with the new domain information.

• Yes

• No