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Lost Rankings After A Redesign Or Migration? I Get Them Back

A redesign or migration that drops your traffic off a cliff is fixable — but only if you diagnose what actually broke instead of guessing. That's what I do.

Q: Why did my rankings drop after a website migration?

Rankings usually drop after a migration because of broken or missing redirects, changed URLs, lost pages, indexing or canonical errors, or content that didn't carry over. Recovery means finding exactly which of these happened and fixing it methodically.

Who this is for

// post-migration drops

Sites that lost traffic after moving.

// redesign casualties

Rebuilds that tanked rankings.

// platform switchers

WordPress, Hostinger, GoDaddy, Shopify moves gone wrong.

// urgent recoveries

Businesses losing revenue right now.

Problems I solve

// broken redirects

Old URLs not pointing to new ones. Lost link equity.

// lost pages

Pages that didn't survive the move.

// indexing errors

New site blocked or noindexed by accident.

// canonical mistakes

Wrong canonical tags confusing Google.

// content changes

Key content thinned or removed.

// speed regressions

New site slower than the old one.

Not sure where to start?

My process

Diagnose

Compare before/after, find exactly what broke.

Triage

Fix the highest-impact issues first — redirects, indexing, lost pages.

Rebuild

Restore content, structure, and signals.

Monitor

Track recovery and catch anything missed.

Proof of work

"Brian's expertise, reliability, and commitment to outstanding outcomes were clear at every stage. If you're looking to enhance your website and grow your brand, Brian is the perfect collaborator."
Armond Anderson — CEO, Essential Foods Group

Frequently asked questions

Usually yes, if the underlying issues are found and fixed. The longer you wait, the harder it gets, so move quickly.

Often weeks to a few months once fixes are in and Google re-crawls. Severity varies.

Commonly broken redirects, changed URLs, lost pages, or indexing errors introduced during the move.

Yes, troubleshooting hosting and access issues is part of what I do.

Yes. I'm based in Los Angeles and know the local market well, but I work with businesses across California and nationwide, delivered remotely with regular check-ins.

Pricing depends on scope. After a free audit I send a clear, fixed proposal — no vague hourly surprises. Most small-business projects fall into defined packages so you know the number up front.

Book a free audit. You tell me your website and main problem, I review it, and I send back a prioritized action plan. If it's a fit, we scope the work from there.

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