Hosting migrations
I plan and deliver hosting migrations around the transactions, staff and connected systems your business relies on. Preparation, testing and the final switch are treated as one coordinated project.
Explore hosting migrationsFind what is slowing the operation down
A larger server bill does not explain why checkout slows down or orders queue during a busy launch. I follow the workload through the website, database, cache, scheduled jobs and integrations to understand where capacity or configuration is causing difficulty.
The right solution could be a configuration change, more efficient background work, better caching, a different capacity plan or a hosting move. Recommendations account for the application, supplier arrangements and people who will operate it.
Spend for the demand you actually have
Online trading often has a pattern: busy daytime periods, promotions, product releases and quieter hours. Paying for peak capacity all the time can create unnecessary expenditure. Capacity changes still need to account for database load, sessions, storage and background processing.
In my previous senior role, a hosting programme incorporating migration and scheduled scaling reduced external hosting costs by 63%, saving approximately £40,800 annually. These are historical results from that environment; your opportunity depends on your workload and current arrangements.
Keep the entire trading journey working
Performance work is checked against real transactions. Product browsing, basket behaviour, payment confirmation, order processing and warehouse connections all need attention. A quick homepage can coexist with a slow or unreliable buying process.
I can work with your current host, including managed platforms such as Cloudways, or assess suitable alternatives. Changes are planned around available access, supplier responsibilities and the deployment process.
- Review application and database performance alongside infrastructure.
- Investigate scheduled work, queues and integration delays.
- Align capacity with launches and ordinary trading demand.
- Measure meaningful customer and operational outcomes after changes.
Agree the management responsibilities
Ongoing hosting work is scoped around the environment. This can include monitoring, configuration, maintenance, capacity reviews, backups and recovery checks. We define who owns each task and when work is carried out.
Your business should retain appropriate account access and ownership. I document the arrangement and coordinate with developers and providers. Hosting charges, licences and third-party costs are identified separately from consultancy or management fees.
The £1,500 Ecommerce & Operations Audit can review relevant hosting expenditure and website performance as part of the wider operation. Detailed security, backups and recovery work are separate projects.
Review, improve or migrate
If you already know the hosting problem, we can scope a focused investigation directly. If the current environment is unsuitable, I can plan and deliver a hosting migration, with transaction testing and a clear cutover process.
Based in Bournemouth, I work with businesses across Dorset and through to Southampton, and manage infrastructure remotely further afield. A free 30–45-minute discovery meeting helps establish what is happening and possible directions.
Consultancy is £80 per hour, with fixed project quotes and individually scoped management arrangements available. Normal availability is Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, UK time; support coverage is agreed for each engagement.
Hosting questions
Will you always recommend moving hosts?
No. I investigate the application and environment first. A targeted improvement may solve the problem within your current arrangement.
Can you work with Cloudways?
Yes. My experience includes live ecommerce migration and Magento work in its managed environment. Changes are planned around the host’s permissions and facilities.
Are infrastructure bills included?
Supplier bills are separate unless a written proposal explicitly includes them. You receive the consultancy scope and expected recurring costs before proceeding.