Tips On Changing Web Hosts

Almost all the companies at some point of time feel the need to change their web hosts. But it is not a simple task like changing a store to another. There are lot of complications involved in changing web hosts. An easier option would be to hire a professional expert in changing web host. But lot of us would like to do the task themselves as we know the best of our business and sometimes sharing data might be dangerous.
There are certain points that one should remember while changing web hosts. Make sure that the web host you are choosing is better than your current one financially, performance wise, maintenance wise etc. It would not be good if, after all the hard work one finds that the previous host was better. It is also recommended that one does not terminate the services of previous host before being completely sure of the changed host. This gives a safety backup.
Once you have decided to shift hosts don’t forget to update your DNS record. The new host will have his own domain name for you to update. Generally the web hosting providers have the facility of updating your domain name to make things easier for you. Prefer keeping the same domain name, as a changed domain name might result in loosing visitors to your site.
It will be a good idea to alert your users beforehand that you are changing hosts and for some time there might be some difficulty in accessing the website. You can also provide the new link on your previous page or get visitors directed to the new site automatically. But a better option would be to contact your old host and get a .htaccess. This will solve all your problems.
Last but not the least; please check all the details (even the minute ones) before making a cancellation on the previous host. It is more than possible that you might forget or neglect details that are important.
Recheck is the keyword, when moving the hosts.