Godaddy DNS Domain Redirect Expert - Website Migration

**Project Overview** We are migrating our website from Webflow to Shopify. All on-page design (UI/UX) has already been built on the new platform. We need a domain redirect specialist to manage the DNS/redirect strategy so the transition preserves SEO value and avoids broken links or downtime. **Background** Current platform: Webflow New platform: Shopify DNS/domain registrar: GoDaddy On-page build: Complete Redirect mapping: To be provided by client as a Google Sheet Additional complexity: An old subdomain exists that needs to be decommissioned, with its URLs redirected into the new site structure **GoDaddy Environment Note** This work will be performed within **GoDaddy's Domain Manager, accessed via the "My Products" dashboard** (DNS management, domain forwarding, and subdomain settings). To our knowledge, **cPanel is not active on our account**, as we are not on a GoDaddy Linux Hosting or Web Hosting plan. We believe GoDaddy is functioning purely as our domain registrar/DNS provider, with Webflow (and soon Shopify) handling actual site hosting. That said, we understand the exact methodology (DNS-level forwarding vs. platform-level redirects, record types needed, etc.) can vary by account configuration. **We expect the vendor to confirm the specific setup and appropriate methodology for our account during the Discovery & Audit phase** rather than assuming a standard configuration, and to flag it if anything (e.g., an active hosting plan or cPanel instance) differs from what's described above. **Important:** Our DNS settings also support active integrations, including Google Workspace and Zoho CRM, along with other connected tools. These existing records (MX, TXT, CNAME, or otherwise) **must not be modified, removed, or overwritten** at any point during this engagement. Any changes should be scoped strictly to the redirects and subdomain work outlined below. **Phase 1 — Time Budget: 1 Hour** Vendor will be granted access to our GoDaddy account (Domain Manager / My Products dashboard) to review our current DNS configuration, redirect setup, and subdomain structure, and to confirm the correct methodology for our specific account (see GoDaddy Environment Note above). This includes assessing the old subdomain and forming a recommendation on how it should be decommissioned and redirected. Based on this review, the vendor will advise on the best approach for implementing our bulk redirect list (to be provided via Google Sheet) and the recommended process to decommission and redirect the subdomain — and flag any risks or gaps that should be addressed before Phase 2. No changes will be made to the account during this phase No live meeting is required; we will be available via email to answer any specific questions that come up during the review **Phase 1 Deliverable** A few paragraphs summarizing findings and recommendations, sent via Messenger. This is a working summary, not a formal strategy document. **Phase 2 — Time Budget: 2 Hours** **Part A:** Redirect approximately 90 individual URLs from the provided Google Sheet. **Pause:** A 2-hour pause following Part A, during which our team will launch additional pages on the new site. **Part B:** Redirect a second list of approximately 90 individual URLs, provided once the pause concludes & decommission and redirect the subdomain The timing of Part A, the pause, and Part B will be coordinated in advance with the vendor. This phase will be done synchronously, in collaboration with our website development team. **Access Provided** GoDaddy account access Google Sheet with full redirect list (provided ahead of Phase 2) **Ideal Candidate** Proven experience managing DNS structures in Godaddy migrating sites between Strong DNS/domain management experience, specifically with GoDaddy Experience with SEO-safe 301 redirect strategy at scale **Timeline** Vendor will be given access to GoDaddy as soon as the contract is signed to research and confirm the process. We will then work with the vendor via email to schedule a 3–4 hour window to implement the redirects, which will include a brief pause for our team to launch additional pages. The entire transition, including Phase 1 and Phase 2, will be completed within the next two weeks. **Communication** The majority of communication will be done via email to facilitate collaboration from multiple outside vendors. There is a dedicated project manager overseeing this process, whom you will be collaborating with. **Proposals** Proposals should be submitted through Upwork only. Any contact outside of the Upwork platform will disqualify you from consideration and will be reported to Upwork as a violation of terms of service. In your proposal, please include: A few lines about your experience working within the GoDaddy environment specifically. A note on whether you have experience working with subdomain decommissioning. **Budget** Total: 3 hours of work (1 hour Phase 1 + 2 hours Phase 2), both completed under this agreement.