Define migration scope and team responsibilities early.
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Why this matters
Clear scope and assigned roles prevent confusion and ensure accountability during complex website migrations.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- List all elements changing: domain, URL paths, CMS, content, hosting.
- Assign a technical owner responsible for infrastructure changes.
- Designate content reviewer to assess content and metadata.
- Name approver to authorize launching the migration.
- Define monitoring responsibilities post-launch to track exceptions.
Watch for
Unclear project boundaries or unassigned owners can cause delays, errors, or overlooked issues.
Definition of done
Documented migration scope with named technical owner, content reviewer, approver, and monitoring lead.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.