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Document migration record with approved mappings, change log, and ownership.

Website migration SEO

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    Why this matters

    Maintaining records supports ongoing ownership and effective post-launch maintenance.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    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.

    1. Compile approved old-to-new URL map with decisions and test results.
    2. Record deployment date and change log with relevant details.
    3. Assign redirect and recovery ownership clearly.
    4. Exclude sensitive customer data and credentials from public documents.
    5. Schedule periodic audits and updates based on risk and change frequency.

    Watch for

    Lacking documentation leads to lost knowledge and unmanaged redirects or errors.

    Definition of done

    Comprehensive migration record including URL maps, ownership, exceptions, and known issues exists.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Website Migration SEO Checklist | Agal Technologies ↗

    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.