The Secret Blueprint to Changing Your Domain Name Without Losing a Single Visitor
When self-hosting your website, use a backup plugin like Duplicator or back up your site manually. Make sure to save both your database and website files. For even more security, download your backup and store it in multiple places.
6. Switch the domain in your CMS
The upcoming steps will all directly impact your site’s usability and — possibly — availability. Therefore, if you are not switching your host along with your domain and only have one version of your site, it’s highly recommended that you use a staging site first before making changes to your live website.
