Frequently asked questions about website transfers

FAQs

Why should I transfer my website?
Perhaps you current hosting company is going bust or their service is simply unsatisfactory. Hosting costs are escalating and you may be seeking a more economical solution. What ever the reason, the solution is here!

Do I need to transfer ownership of my domain name?
No.
Transfer of ownership is not required or desired.
To effect a transfer of hosting requires a change to your DNS settings. We can do this for you or you can log into your domain account and set this yourself.

Do I need to transfer over hosting and email of my website?
Yes.
Transfering is free and seamless and does not affect ownership of your domain name.
Transfering your site makes it easy for us to update it quickly at your request.

Once I transfer am I contracted long term?
No.
You retain full control over your domains so you can point them to any new provider you like at any time.

Realistically - how much is this service going to cost me ?
On average - £50/yr.
This is based on a regular website with no special features or technology.
For E-Commerce sites with shopping baskets and other complex sites there may be additional charges.

How long does the transfer take?
Once your website has been prepared and the necessary email accounts created it will take anything upto 72 hours for your services to transfer over. This is call 'Domain Propagation'. For details simply Google 'Domain Propagation'.

Can I transfer back if I find another provider?
Yes.
You have full control over your domains and can point them to any hosting provider you like.