Start with the site and the data it must preserve
A hosting decision begins with an inventory, not a server label. Identify the website platform, domains, subdomains, databases, forms, media files, redirects, SSL configuration and email-related DNS records. For an Oak Grove firm, define whether the site serves Oak Grove alone, Jackson County, Lafayette County, Missouri or a wider market. These are different geographic scopes and should not be blurred in configuration or reporting. Bosseo says its migration work can include files, databases, DNS, SSL and email records, but your consultation should confirm what applies to your site. [source: bosseo-products]
Recommended approach
Ask for a written inventory and identify the records that must remain unchanged, the records that may be updated, and the people authorized to approve those changes. Treat domain ownership separately from hosting access. Decide who controls registrar credentials, DNS access and administrative accounts before any move.
