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If you’re planning to move your site to WordPress.com, this step-by-step WordPress migration checklist covers everything you need for a smooth, stress-free process.

You’ll find the exact workflow and steps I’ve used to successfully move WordPress sites so that you can complete your own website migration with confidence.

TL;DR: Quick WordPress migration checklist

Here’s a quick overview of the WordPress migration checklist that’s covered in full detail in this guide:

Pre-migration steps:

• Plan and communicate: Decide when you’ll migrate, and let your visitors know via emails, social media, and a prominent notice on your homepage. 
• Pause site activity: Place the site in maintenance mode and stop making changes. 
• Back up the site: Create a full site backup and verify you can restore it. 
• Measure site performance: Record load times, SEO benchmarks, and other metrics for comparison after the migration. 
• Prepare the site: Update to the…