When switching to a new platform, it’s important to follow the necessary steps for a smooth transition. Here’s a guide on transferring your domain from Bouncy Castle Network (BCN) or Wix to your new IO account.
1. Domain Transfer Process
Note: The domain transfer process can take up to a week, so please plan ahead. It’s essential to stay in contact with us throughout the process so we can launch your site as soon as possible.
The first step is to ensure you have full ownership and control over your domain. If you're transferring from domain providers like BCN, WIX, or others, you might not currently own your domain, so you'll need to confirm this with your provider.
Steps for Transferring Your Domain:
- Contact Provider: Reach out to your provider to initiate a domain transfer. Ask them to release your domain to ensure you can control your domain’s DNS settings.
- Obtain a Transfer Token: Your provider will provide you with a transfer token, a unique code that confirms your domain has been released.
- Choose a Domain Host: We recommend using Namecheap due to its user-friendly interface and budget-friendly pricing.
- Request Transfer: Follow the transfer process through the link provided by your new host, making sure to use the transfer link instead of creating a new account.
- Complete Information: Fill out the necessary information during the transfer process and provide the token.
- Wait for Transfer Completion: After submitting the transfer, there will be a waiting period, which can take anywhere from 3 days to a week.
- Launch Your Site: Once the transfer is complete, you can launch your site using the guide HERE.
Note: You are not transferring ownership of your domain to IO. We are not a domain registrar and do not offer this service. The domain is owned and paid for through the domain provider you chose.
2. Importing Your Data From BCN
If you have inventory or customer data that you’d like to migrate to your IO account, we can help!
Steps for Data Import:
Inventory and Customer Data: If you’re moving your business data from BCN to IO, follow THIS link to see how to perform a data import and save time in the process.
Final Data Import: After your site is launched, a final import can be performed to catch any new data or changes that may have occurred in the meantime.
3. Questions About SEO
If you’re concerned about how your existing SEO setup will transfer, it’s important to note that SEO performance can vary depending on the current state of your site. If you’ve been using SEO services on BCN, you may need to optimize your new site once it’s launched.
Our SEO Services: Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss how we can assist with SEO on your new platform. We offer services to help maintain or even improve your SEO performance.
To find out more click HERE