The Secret Blueprint to Changing Your Domain Name Without Losing a Single Visitor
Time investment
Even with a clear plan, transitioning to a new domain involves many small steps, most of which need to be done by hand. It can be time-consuming, but it’s critical for success.
Expect the process to take several hours at minimum, and potentially days depending on the complexity and size of your site. It’s better not to rush than deal with time-consuming problems later.
Changing your domain: A step-by-step guide
Here’s how to switch domains with minimal disruption.
1. Choose and purchase your new domain
The process of choosing a domain is worth its own article, so we won’t go over it in detail here. You can register domains from any registrar. When using WordPress.com, you get domain privacy and super fast DNS included. Just saying.
