Hey! I recently migrated my WordPress site to a new hosting provider, and here’s what worked best for me:

1. Backup everything: I started by using a plugin like Duplicator to create a full backup of my site—files and database.
2. Choose a good migration plugin: I used Duplicator to handle the migration. It’s super easy, and it guides you through each step.
3. Set up the new hosting: I made sure my new hosting provider was all set up (I chose one optimized for WordPress). This included installing WordPress and setting up the new database.
4. Transfer the files and database: I uploaded the backup package to the new server using FTP and followed the Duplicator wizard to restore everything.
5. Update DNS settings: Once everything was restored, I updated the DNS records to point to the new host. I made sure to do this while the site was still on the old host to avoid downtime.
6. Test everything: Before updating the DNS, I checked the site using a temporary URL provided by the new host to make sure everything was working perfectly.
7. Switch DNS: Finally, I switched the DNS, and within a few hours, my site was live on the new host with no downtime!

It was pretty straightforward, and the key was testing everything before making the DNS change. Hope that helps!