Migrate Static Website to New Hosting

We are seeking a skilled freelancer to migrate our existing static website to a new hosting service. The migration must ensure that all SEO settings and indexing are preserved. The ideal candidate will have experience in web development and hosting, ensuring a seamless transition without affecting site performance or search engine rankings. https://batterup.manus.space/ Key Responsibilities: 1. Website Migration: Transfer all website files and assets from the current setup to the new hosting environment. 2. Configuration & Deployment: Configure the new hosting environment and deploy the website, ensuring it functions identically to the current live version. 3. Domain & DNS Setup: Assist with pointing the domain to the new host and configuring DNS records as necessary. 4. SEO & Indexing Preservation: This is paramount. Ensure all existing SEO elements are maintained and properly configured on the new host. 5. Performance Optimization: Optimize the website for fast loading times and smooth performance on the new hosting. 6. Documentation: Provide clear documentation of the migration process, configurations, and any specific instructions for ongoing maintenance. Deliverables: Fully deployed and functional website on the new hosting provider. Access credentials for the new hosting and any related services (e.g., CDN, DNS). Confirmation of all SEO and indexing requirements met. Documentation of the migration process and technical setup. SEO & Indexing Requirements (Critical): Meta Tags: All existing meta tags (Title, Description, Keywords, Open Graph, Twitter Cards) must be preserved and correctly implemented on the new site. The current site includes: Title: “Batter Up — Fish. Chips. Champagne. Sorted. | Poulsbo, WA” ◦ Description: “Award-winning fish and chips reimagined for Poulsbo, Washington. Sustainably sourced seafood, hand-cut chips, house-made sauces, and champagne. Opening soon.” ◦ Keywords: “fish and chips Poulsbo, best fish and chips Washington, Batter Up restaurant, Harvey Wolff, Proper Fish, NOSH, seafood Poulsbo WA, British restaurant Kitsap County” ◦ Robots Meta Tag: `index, follow` ◦ Open Graph (OG) Tags: `og:type`, `og:title`, `og:description`, `og:url`, `og:site_name`, `og:locale` are all present and must be maintained. ◦ Twitter Card Tags: `twitter:card`, `twitter:title`, `twitter:description` are present and must be maintained. • Canonicalization: Ensure proper canonical tags are in place to prevent duplicate content issues. • Sitemap.xml: Generate and submit an updated `sitemap.xml` to Google Search Console. • Robots.txt: Verify or create an appropriate `robots.txt` file to guide search engine crawlers. • URL Structure: Maintain the current URL structure. If any URLs must change, implement 301 redirects for all affected pages to preserve SEO value. • Mobile Responsiveness: Confirm the site remains fully responsive across all devices. • Google Search Console: Verify the site in Google Search Console and ensure no crawl errors or indexing issues arise post-migration. • Schema Markup: Investigate and implement relevant schema markup (e.g., LocalBusiness, Restaurant, etc.) if not already present or to enhance existing ones.