How do I migrate my website to The Church Co’s 2.0 platform and launch it successfully?
Migrating your website to The Church Co’s 2.0 platform involves our team rebuilding your current site from the ground up on our new platform, followed by updating the domain settings to launch the new site on the new platform. This guide provides all necessary details on the migration and launch process.
Overview of the Migration Process
Website migration to The Church Co 2.0 platform entails:
Rebuilding your website entirely on the new platform by The Church Co’s design team. This process doesn’t affect your existing website, so you can continue managing it as usual.
Migration timelines vary depending on the queue length and website complexity. On average, it takes 2-3 weeks, but this can change depending on the specific circumstances.
Steps to Start the Migration
Follow these steps to initiate your website migration:
Email [email protected] and let him know that you'd like to start the migration process
Tom will ask you to invite Daniel to your domain company: Meaning that you need to invite [email protected] to your domain (Hover, GoDaddy, Cloudflare, etc.) so that he can easily launch your migrated site once it is completed.
Submit your Migration Request Form: Once you are next in the migration queue, Tom will send you your specific link to the Migration Request Form. Click the link and follow the prompts. You will be asked if you want a free refresh, to migrate your website as it is OR if you'd like for our team to do a paid redesign of your website during the migration process.
Launch your migrated website on our new platform: Once your migration has been completed and you have reviewed it, start the launch process in order to take it live on our new platform.
Domain Hosting Changes for Website Launch
To successfully launch your migrated website, you’ll need to update your domain settings:
Grant Domain Access: Provide admin access to the specified email provided by the support team to enable domain updates (e.g., via GoDaddy or other hosting providers).
Domain Record Updates: The support team will assist in updating your domain records to point to the new website.
DNS Propagation: After launch, DNS changes might take 24–48 hours to propagate fully. During this time, some users may experience occasional access issues depending on server responsiveness.
Recommendations for a Smooth Migration and Launch
Launch Promptly: Complete the setup and launch your new website as soon as possible to ensure content remains current and relevant.
Monitor Post-Launch Updates: Keep track of any content updates during the migration to ensure that all changes are reflected on the new platform after launch.
Access Support and Guidance
If you encounter issues or need additional assistance during or after migration:
Contact the support team via email or the dashboard chat.
Review comprehensive help documentation and tutorials available on The Church Co’s platform.
By following this process, you can ensure a seamless migration to The Church Co’s 2.0 platform and a successful launch of your new website.