Quick Answers
- A standard static to WordPress migration with CodeShoppy follows a 6-phase process — audit, setup, content migration, SEO configuration, testing, and go-live — completed in 10 to 15 days for most Tamil Nadu business websites.
- The timeline is determined primarily by website size, client approval speed, and whether new content is being created alongside the migration — not by technical complexity alone.
- Every phase has a defined output — pre-migration audit document, WordPress staging environment, completed content migration, SEO configuration report, testing sign-off, and live website with handover — ensuring clear progress visibility throughout.
- CodeShoppy manages the complete migration remotely via WhatsApp with defined milestones and client approval checkpoints. Call +91 88070 34653 to get your project timeline today.
Day 1 to 2 — Pre-Migration Audit and Project Initiation
The migration begins with a structured pre-migration audit — the document that drives every subsequent phase of the project. During this phase CodeShoppy reviews the existing static website page by page, documenting every URL, every content element, every image, and every functional element (forms, maps, social links) that requires migration or recreation in WordPress.
The URL inventory created during this phase becomes the redirect mapping document — listing every old static URL alongside its planned WordPress equivalent for 301 redirect configuration. The content inventory becomes the migration checklist verified at go-live — ensuring no page or content element is overlooked during the migration process.
Project initiation also covers WordPress hosting account setup, domain configuration if a new domain is required, and SSL certificate installation — establishing the technical environment on which all migration work will be built. By the end of Day 2, the hosting environment is live, WordPress is installed, and the project has a complete audit document guiding all subsequent work.
Day 3 to 6 — Theme Installation and Design Framework
Days 3 to 6 cover the visual foundation of the new WordPress website — Divi and Divi Plus installation, global design settings, header and footer building, and page template development.
Divi and Divi Plus are installed with valid licence keys and configured with the client’s brand settings — primary and secondary colours, typography selections, button styles, and spacing defaults that will apply consistently across all pages. The global header is built — including logo placement, navigation menu, contact number, and WhatsApp button — and the global footer is constructed with address, contact details, and social media links.
Two to three page layout templates are built during this phase — covering the structural patterns that will be used across all content pages. This template foundation allows subsequent content migration to proceed efficiently by populating defined layouts rather than building unique structures for each individual page.
A design review is shared with the client at the end of Day 6 — typically a screenshot or staging URL access showing the home page design — allowing early feedback on the visual direction before content migration begins.
Day 7 to 11 — Content Migration and SEO Configuration
Content migration and SEO configuration run simultaneously during Days 7 to 11 — the most intensive phase of the project covering all page content transfer and all technical SEO setup.
Each page from the static website is rebuilt in WordPress during this phase — content extraction from HTML source, text placement in Divi content modules with correct heading hierarchy, image optimisation and upload to WordPress media library, internal link recreation, and individual meta title and meta description configuration in RankMath. RankMath’s XML sitemap is configured and 301 redirects are set up for every URL on the mapping document. Google Analytics tracking is installed and Google Search Console is reconnected to the new WordPress site.
Contact forms are configured with correct email delivery addresses, WhatsApp links are added to appropriate page sections, and Google Maps embeds are inserted on the contact page. By the end of Day 11, every page of the new WordPress website has been built, all SEO configuration is complete, and the site is ready for comprehensive testing.
Day 12 to 13 — Testing and Client Review
Testing covers every functional and performance element of the completed WordPress website before it is presented to the client or published live.
Every page is checked on mobile (both iPhone and Android if possible), tablet, and desktop — verifying layout integrity, text readability, image display quality, and touch target sizes on mobile. Every internal link is tested for correct destination and 200 status response. Every 301 redirect is tested for correct destination and 301 status code. Contact forms are tested with live submissions to verify email delivery. Google PageSpeed Insights is run on the home page and two content pages — addressing any scoring issues before client review.
Client access to the staging website is provided at the start of Day 13 — typically a staging URL or a password-protected development domain — with a structured feedback request covering content accuracy, design satisfaction, and any functional issues identified during review.
Day 14 to 15 — Amendments and Go-Live
Client feedback from the review phase is incorporated during Day 14 — content corrections, design adjustments, and any additional elements requested during review. A second review confirmation from the client is obtained before go-live is initiated.
Go-live covers DNS record update to point the domain to the new WordPress hosting server, SSL verification on the live domain, sitemap submission to Google Search Console, and a final redirect test across all configured redirects. The WordPress handover session — covering admin panel navigation, page editing, blog publishing, and media management — is conducted via WhatsApp video call or screen share on Day 15 after go-live confirmation.
The 30-day post-launch support period begins from go-live — covering any technical issues, content questions, or functional adjustments identified after the website is live in its production environment.
Common Questions
What is my role as the client during the migration timeline? Your primary responsibilities are providing initial project details and content access (Day 1), responding to the design review feedback request (Day 6 to 7), and completing the staging website review with feedback (Day 13). Prompt responses at each checkpoint keep the project on timeline.
What happens if I need more time to review the staging website? The review period is flexible — CodeShoppy does not impose a tight deadline for client review. However, each day of delayed client response extends the overall project timeline by the same amount.
Can the migration be paused if my business situation changes during the timeline? Yes — projects can be paused at any phase checkpoint. CodeShoppy requires written confirmation of a pause request and a revised restart date to manage project scheduling effectively.
Does the timeline include creating new content I want to add during migration? New content creation — writing new service descriptions, developing new case studies, creating new team profiles — is scoped separately and may extend the timeline beyond the standard 10 to 15 days depending on volume.
What if technical issues extend the migration beyond 15 days? Any timeline extension caused by technical issues on CodeShoppy’s side is managed without additional client cost. Extensions caused by client-side delays — slow feedback, incomplete content, delayed payments — are communicated transparently with revised timeline expectations.
Defined Timeline, Clear Milestones, Complete Migration
CodeShoppy manages static to WordPress migrations on a defined 10 to 15 day timeline with client visibility at every phase — no open-ended projects, no communication gaps, no surprise delays. From ₹12,000 — complete migration with 30-day post-launch support. Call +91 88070 34653 to get your migration started today.
