Migration planning before DNS changes

Cannabis Website Migration Without the Chaos

Most website migration pain comes from skipped preparation. BakedPress starts with the existing stack, launch risk, and rollback path before changing DNS or moving WordPress.

What we check before migration

We inventory the current host, WordPress version, theme, plugins, forms, tracking, menus, redirects, and launch constraints before proposing the move.

DNS and domain review

DNS is where small mistakes become outages. We review current records, domain ownership, SSL needs, and cutover timing.

Plugin audit

Cannabis websites often carry old builders, form plugins, menu embeds, SEO plugins, and abandoned add-ons. BakedPress flags obvious risk before launch.

Forms and analytics audit

Lead forms, contact forms, analytics, and event tracking need to keep working after migration. We test the paths operators actually rely on.

Menu/embed review

Dispensary menus and commerce surfaces get checked before DNS changes so launch does not strand shoppers. If the operator wants product pages indexed on the store domain, BakedPress reviews native or headless menu options instead of assuming an iframe is enough.

Rollback plan

Every migration plan needs a rollback owner, timing window, and decision point. BakedPress plans that before the launch window opens.

Launch checklist

The launch check covers SSL, redirects, forms, menus, login, key pages, search indexing, and contact paths.

Related BakedPress resources

Plan the rest of the site with the same care.

Next step

Start with the risk, then choose the plan.

A simple brand site, a dispensary menu, and a member association do not need the same launch path. We review the site first, then recommend the smallest hosting plan that can support the work.

Can BakedPress migrate an existing WordPress site?

Yes. Migration starts with an audit of the existing site, DNS, plugin stack, forms, analytics, menus, and rollback path.

Will there be downtime during migration?

BakedPress plans migrations to reduce avoidable downtime, but no responsible team should promise zero downtime without reviewing the current host, DNS, and site stack.