1. Start with the website and data definition
A hosting move is not only a server change. It can affect website files, databases, media, redirects, SSL certificates, DNS records and any forms or intake paths connected to the site. Bosseo’s public hosting page says its migration process handles files, databases, DNS and SSL, but your firm should confirm exactly what is included for your website and what remains with another provider. Ask for an inventory of the production site, staging copy, domain registrar, DNS host, email records and third-party services. Keep the geographic scope clear: a Goose Creek page should identify Goose Creek and Berkeley County accurately, while a South Carolina-wide page is a different asset with a different purpose.
Recommended approach
Before approving a move, define the source of truth for every site component and identify who may change it. Request a written migration scope, a list of exclusions and a method for checking that public pages, forms, redirects and administrative access still work after the change.
