Checklist for Domain Swapping

Update DNS records – Point the A record
Configure server for the new domain
Configure CMS for the new domain
Set up 301 redirects in .htaccess
Update robots.txt
Publish New site live
Install new SSL in PLESK for new site
Create a Domain with old website in PLESK to Redirect / Forward old domain to New Domain
Make sure everything is propagating
Change WordPress Address and Site Address
Reskin Blog – Fix linking structure
Refresh WordPress permalinks
Check embedded URLs in Blog
Update internal links and resources on the static site
Update Adder – Fixes CAPTCHA
Update Google Analytics and Search Console
Update BrightLocal and CTM
Update business information in directories
Update social media profiles
Establish new email accounts and forwarding if TNT hosts email.
Create ticket for SEO to reoptimize site and establish benchmark reporting.

Updated on August 15, 2024

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