Case Study · Website Migration SEO · Anonymized

SEO During a Website Migration

A website migration achieved 96% redirect coverage. After three months of monitoring and fixes, organic clicks were 8% above baseline.

Website MigrationWebsite Migration SEOOrganic search3 months of post-migration monitoring
96%

Successful Redirect Coverage

+8%

Organic Clicks vs. Baseline

3 months

Monitoring and Corrective Work

Campaign Summary

The migration achieved 96% successful redirect coverage across the mapped URLs. After three months of monitoring and corrective work, organic clicks increased by 8% compared with the pre-migration baseline, with priority landing pages retaining their search visibility.

Campaign Scope

This anonymized Website Migration campaign applied Website Migration SEO for Organic search, with a reported timeframe of 3 months of post-migration monitoring.

The Objective

The website was moving to new URLs. The main risk was losing the search visibility the old pages had earned, so the goal was to protect traffic through the move.

What Was Done

01URL mapping and redirects

Old URLs were mapped to their new equivalents, reaching 96% successful redirect coverage across the mapped URLs.

02Priority page protection

Priority landing pages were checked to confirm they kept their search visibility after launch.

03Post-migration monitoring

Search performance was monitored for three months after the move, with corrective work applied as issues appeared.

Work Covered

  • Website migration SEO
  • Mapped URL redirect coverage
  • Post-migration monitoring and corrective work
Measured Outcomes

Results at a Glance

MetricReported result
Successful redirect coverage96% of mapped URLs
Organic clicks vs. pre-migration baseline+8%
Monitoring and corrective work3 months
Priority landing pagesSearch visibility retained

How to Interpret These Results

These are reported outcomes for this campaign, not guaranteed benchmarks or forecasts. Traffic, ranking, enquiry, and technical measures describe different aspects of performance and should not be compared as if they were equivalent. A future campaign should be assessed against its own baseline, measurement setup, market, and business goals.

Practical Takeaway

For other website migration businesses considering Website Migration SEO, this case shows which measures are worth tracking from day one: search visibility, clicks, and the business action that matters most, such as enquiries, sales, or sign-ups. The right priorities depend on the business's starting position, target audience, and objectives. Learn more about Technical SEO services.

Client names and domains are omitted from this case study. Results and timeframes are reported as supplied for the campaign.

FAQ

SEO During a Website Migration: Questions Answered

How long did this Website Migration SEO campaign take?

The reported timeframe was 3 months of post-migration monitoring. The migration achieved 96% successful redirect coverage across the mapped URLs.

What results did the campaign achieve?

Successful Redirect Coverage: 96%; Organic Clicks vs. Baseline: +8%; Monitoring and Corrective Work: 3 months. After three months of monitoring and corrective work, organic clicks increased by 8% compared with the pre-migration baseline, with priority landing pages retaining their search visibility.

What work was carried out?

Old URLs were mapped to their new equivalents, reaching 96% successful redirect coverage across the mapped URLs. Priority landing pages were checked to confirm they kept their search visibility after launch. Search performance was monitored for three months after the move, with corrective work applied as issues appeared.

Can I expect the same results for my business?

Not necessarily. These are reported outcomes for one campaign, not guarantees. Results depend on the website's starting point, competition, market, budget, and how quickly changes are implemented. A free SEO review sets a realistic baseline for your own site.

Why is the client not named?

Client names and domains are withheld to protect client confidentiality. The industry, market, timeframe, and measured results are reported as recorded for the campaign.

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About the Author

By Buddhika S Weerasekara, SEO consultant with 15+ years of experience since 2010 and founder of Applantics (Pvt) Ltd.

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