The direct answer
Map old URLs to relevant new URLs before a domain move, then align permanent redirects, canonical URLs, language links and the sitemap. A working new homepage does not prove every old link or search entry has migrated.
A domain change moves addresses, not just the homepage. Old articles, images, ads and external references can remain in circulation. Inventory existing URLs before deciding how visitors and search engines will reach the new content.
Build an old-to-new URL map
Export published pages, sitemap entries and important entry points. Map each old URL to the most relevant destination. Keep paths stable when the content is retained. Decide separately what to do with removed material rather than sending every old address to the new homepage and losing the original intent.
Verify launch-day configuration
- Permanent server redirects to corresponding destinations.
- Updated canonicals, language alternatives and internal links.
- A sitemap and robots configuration for the new domain.
- Working images, scripts, forms and HTTPS.
- Continued responsibility for the old domain and redirects.
Check http, www and other historical hostnames as well. Avoid unnecessary redirect chains and keep a configuration record that distinguishes routing changes from DNS and content changes.
Monitor without promising unchanged rankings
Review crawl errors, broken links, indexing and organic entry pages after the move. Search systems need time to process address changes, and traffic can fluctuate. Verified Search Console properties can help with monitoring. Check the official conditions before using its Change of Address tool for a particular migration. A homepage that opens successfully is only one part of the acceptance test.
A common question
Can every old article redirect to the new homepage?
Prefer the corresponding relevant content. Do not send unrelated pages to the homepage by default; decide separately when no replacement exists.
Official sources & further reading
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