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After migrating your website to a new server or platform, it’s essential to verify that all content has transferred correctly and functions as expected. This checklist helps website owners ensure a smooth transition and maintain a seamless user experience.
Pre-Verification Preparation
Before starting the verification process, make sure you have:
- A complete backup of the website before migration
- Access to the website’s admin dashboard
- Tools for checking broken links and page load speeds
- Login credentials for third-party services integrated with your site
Content Verification Steps
1. Check All Pages and Posts
Navigate through your website to ensure all pages and posts are present and display correctly. Verify that images, videos, and other media files load properly.
2. Validate Internal and External Links
Test all links to confirm they direct to the correct pages. Use link-checking tools to identify and fix broken links quickly.
Functionality and Design Checks
1. Test Forms and Interactive Elements
Fill out contact forms, comment sections, and other interactive features to ensure they operate correctly and submissions are received.
2. Review Website Design and Layout
Check that the website’s design remains consistent. Verify that fonts, colors, and layouts are intact across different devices and browsers.
Technical and Performance Checks
1. Test Website Speed
Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix to evaluate load times and optimize any slow-loading pages.
2. Check for Crawl Errors
Use Google Search Console to identify and fix crawl errors or indexing issues that may have arisen after migration.
Post-Verification Actions
Once verification is complete, update your sitemap, notify search engines of the changes, and monitor your website’s performance regularly to catch any issues early.