Fouad Abuhattab - WordPress Developer & Consultant

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Migration & Troubleshooting

The hard WordPress problems
others avoid.

Zero-downtime migrations, white screen of death fixes, plugin conflict resolution, database recovery - the messy technical work that requires someone who's seen it before.

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What I fix and migrate

If it's broken, I've probably fixed it before.

Here's every scenario I handle - from routine migrations to full disaster recovery.

Host Migration

  • Host-to-host migration (zero downtime)
  • Full files and database transfer
  • Staging validation before DNS cutover
  • Email and DNS migration support
  • Post-migration performance check

HTTP → HTTPS Migration

  • SSL certificate installation and verification
  • Mixed content audit and resolution
  • 301 redirect implementation (no SEO loss)
  • Search Console property update
  • Hardcoded URL cleanup in database

Broken Site Recovery

  • White screen of death diagnosis and fix
  • PHP fatal error and notice resolution
  • Memory limit and execution timeout fixes
  • Theme conflict diagnosis
  • Admin lockout recovery

Plugin Conflict Resolution

  • Systematic conflict isolation methodology
  • Plugin audit and stack reduction
  • Compatibility testing across plugin combinations
  • Custom code fixes where plugins conflict
  • Replacement plugin recommendations

Database Repair & Recovery

  • Corrupt table repair
  • Database optimization and cleanup
  • wp_options table bloat removal
  • Post revision and transient cleanup
  • Backup restore from any backup source

Hacked Site Cleanup

  • Malware identification and removal
  • Backdoor detection and elimination
  • File permission hardening
  • Google blacklist removal request
  • Post-cleanup security hardening
How a migration works

Zero downtime. Zero data loss. Verified.

Every migration follows the same tested process - no shortcuts, no "let's see if this works."

01
Day 1

Pre-Migration Audit

Full backup of current site. Document all custom configurations, email setups, DNS records, and third-party integrations. Nothing moves without a verified restore point.

02
Day 1–2

Staging Migration

Transfer all files and databases to new host using a temporary domain. Full functional testing - forms, payments, member login, email sending - before any DNS change.

03
Day 2–3

DNS Cutover

DNS TTL lowered 24h in advance. Cutover timed for lowest-traffic window. Old server kept live until new DNS fully propagates (typically 15–60 minutes).

04
Day 3–5

Post-Migration Verification

Full functional retest on live domain. SSL verification, email delivery test, performance comparison, Search Console property update, and 48-hour monitoring.

FAQ

Common
questions.

With proper DNS management, downtime is under 5 minutes for most migrations - typically invisible to visitors. I lower the DNS TTL 24 hours before cutover so propagation happens in minutes rather than hours. The old server stays live until I confirm the new one is fully operational.
WhatsApp me directly for urgent issues - I respond within a few hours and can often diagnose the problem within the first message. For confirmed emergency work (site down, hacked, admin locked out), I prioritize same-day resolution. Quote the issue type in your first message to get the fastest response.
Yes - this is one of the most common scenarios I deal with. I'll audit what changed (git diff, plugin updates, server changes) and isolate the cause. If there's no version control, I use error logs and binary conflict testing. Most plugin conflict issues are resolved within a few hours.
Non-urgent project

Planning a migration?

Tell me your current host, destination, and timeline - I'll scope it and send a fixed-price proposal within 24 hours.

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Urgent issue

Site down right now?

Message me on WhatsApp - describe what happened and I'll respond within a few hours with a diagnosis and fix plan.

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