PloyWP
Migration Guide

WordPress Migration Made Simple

Migrate from FlyWP, RunCloud, or Cloudways to PloyWP in 3 simple steps with zero downtime

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Migration Time Comparison

See how PloyWP compares to other platforms

Migration Speed

Traditional
2-8 hours manual work
PloyWP
Instant automated
95% faster

Downtime

Traditional
15 minutes - 4 hours
PloyWP
Zero downtime
100% uptime

Technical Expertise

Traditional
Command line, SFTP, databases
PloyWP
One-click migration
No technical skills needed

Risk Level

Traditional
High (manual errors)
PloyWP
Minimal (automated)
90% risk reduction

Current Platform Migration Challenges

Why migrating from traditional platforms is complex and time-consuming

FlyWP

Migration Time
2-4 hours
Complexity
Medium
Downtime
30-60 minutes

Migration Limitations:

  • Beta migration module with limited functionality
  • Manual SFTP-based transfers
  • 5-10 minute deployment times
  • Limited automation capabilities

RunCloud

Migration Time
3-6 hours
Complexity
High
Downtime
45-90 minutes

Migration Limitations:

  • 20-minute manual migration process
  • Command line coding required
  • No automated migration tools
  • Complex API integration setup

Cloudways

Migration Time
1-3 hours
Complexity
Medium
Downtime
15-45 minutes

Migration Limitations:

  • SFTP-based migration plugin
  • Server markup costs
  • Limited server provider options
  • No white-label solutions

Traditional Hosting

Migration Time
4-8 hours
Complexity
High
Downtime
2-4 hours

Migration Limitations:

  • Manual file transfers
  • Database export/import required
  • DNS propagation delays
  • No automated tools

PloyWP's Automated Migration Process

Zero-downtime migration in 4 simple steps

1

Pre-Migration Assessment

2 minutes

Automated site analysis and compatibility check

Scan current hosting environment
Identify plugins and themes
Check database size and structure
Analyze performance metrics
2

Backup & Preparation

5 minutes

Complete site backup and migration preparation

Full site and database backup
SSL certificate preparation
Domain configuration setup
Docker container preparation
3

Automated Migration

30 seconds

Zero-downtime site transfer and optimization

Parallel file and database transfer
Real-time optimization during transfer
Automated testing and validation
Performance optimization
4

DNS & Go-Live

15 minutes

Seamless DNS cutover and monitoring

DNS propagation management
SSL certificate activation
Performance monitoring setup
Post-migration optimization
Total Migration Time
8 minutes
Including DNS propagation

Detailed Migration Comparison

See exactly how PloyWP outperforms other platforms

Feature FlyWP RunCloud Cloudways PloyWP
Migration Time 2-4 hours 3-6 hours 1-3 hours
Instant deployment
Downtime Required 30-60 minutes 45-90 minutes 15-45 minutes
Zero downtime
Technical Skills Needed Medium High Medium
None
Automation Level Partial Manual Plugin-based
Fully automated
Risk of Data Loss Medium High Low
Minimal
Performance Optimization Manual Manual Basic
Automatic

Expert Migration Support

We ensure every migration is successful

24/7 Migration Support

Live chat and phone support during your migration process

Migration Guarantee

100% success guarantee or we'll refund your first month

White-Glove Service

Our experts can handle the entire migration for you

Pre-Migration Checklist

Prepare for a smooth migration experience

✅ Before Migration

  • Create full site backup
  • Update plugins and themes
  • Document current settings
  • Verify DNS access
  • Test site functionality

🎯 After Migration

  • Verify all pages load correctly
  • Test contact forms and functionality
  • Check SSL certificate status
  • Run performance tests
  • Monitor site metrics

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