The mere thought of switching a PH domain registration or a domain registration company is enough to make any webmaster cringe. The amount work it will entail as well as the added expense is enough to make people hesitant. This is the reason why choosing among domain registration companies is considered a critical decision whether you are a small business in Bacolod City, a medium enterprise in Tagum City and Pagadian City or a tycoon operating in Makati City.
It is normally recommended to start the process of changing your domain web hosting provider a few days or a week before the end of your service account with your existing host. This will prevent any downtime for your website and facilitate a smoother transition for you as well as the customers who are regularly visiting your site. If you have already found a new domain registration, you need to create a backup website. You only need to create new folders on your computer and even use the FTP program to make this more efficient for you. Be sure to maintain the same folder and folder structure since this will make it easier to upload your files into the new host. Making backup should also include any programs or scripts that you have made on the database.
Aside from the handling all the technicalities involved with the move, it is equally important not to forget to inform your customers about the server move, as this is the common practice. This is especially true if you have decided to change the extension or suffix or your URL such as .ph, .com.ph, .net.ph, or even .org.ph, although such change may not be practical in the first place. If you are running an online shop, this is imperative in order to provide assurance to your clients that you have not fled with their money. It would also be a good idea to have an alternate email address just to be sure you won’t lose any important mails during the transition period. As much as possible, provide periodical updates to your clients. On the moving day, try to pick out a date that you anticipate slower traffic. If you are not quite familiar with the technicalities involved in switching servers or web hosting domain registration, then its best to seek the help of an experienced IT.
