Moving a site that has been on Arvixe for years
Arvixe has been around for a long time, and many of the sites hosted there were set up years ago and have quietly run ever since. That is a good sign for the site, but it also means the move deserves a little more care than a fresh WordPress install. Older accounts tend to collect forgotten email addresses, unused databases and code written for software versions that have since moved on.
Start with a tidy-up
A migration is the perfect excuse to clear out what you no longer need. Before you request one, log in and make a note of:
- Websites you still use, and any you can retire
- Databases that belong to sites long since removed
- Email accounts nobody reads any more
- Old add-on domains or subdomains that point nowhere useful
Moving less makes the switch quicker to test, and it leaves you with a cleaner account on the other side.
Check your software versions
Sites built years ago may run an old version of WordPress, Joomla or a custom PHP script. Modern servers support current PHP versions, and very old code can show errors when it meets them. Update your CMS, themes and plugins before the move if you can. If you are not sure, mention it when you request the migration and our engineers will look at compatibility first.
Know what is running on Windows
Arvixe has offered Windows hosting as well as Linux. AblePage runs cPanel on Linux, which suits PHP apps such as WordPress, Joomla and Drupal. If your site is built on ASP.NET, it would need rebuilding rather than copying, so check which type of plan you have before you begin.
Let us test it before anyone else sees it
Our engineers copy your files, databases and mailboxes, then put the site on a temporary address. Click through your key pages, try your contact forms and log in to the admin area. Nothing changes for visitors until you tell us you are happy and DNS is switched.
Settle in
Once you are live, turn on LSCache for an easy speed gain, set up staging for future changes, and look at your daily backups so you know where they are before you ever need one. Questions go to hosting engineers by ticket or email at any hour.
Arvixe vs AblePage
Entry plans side by side: what you pay and what's included before any add-ons.
Sample figures. Verify each host's pricing before publishing
| Feature |
Arvixe
$15/mo
Starting price
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$2.49/mo
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| Storage | Unlimited | 25 GB - Unlimited |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Free Domain | ||
| Free SSL | Paid add-on | |
| Daily Backups | ||
| Free Migration | ||
| Staging Environment | ||
| Money-Back Guarantee | 60 Days | 30 Days |
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.9% | 99.9% |
| 24/7 Support | ||
| LiteSpeed Web Server | ||
| Always-on Malware Protection | Paid add-on | |
| Ready to switch? | Sign up |
Why people look for an Arvixe alternative
Sites that have lived on Arvixe for a while usually come to us with one of three frustrations. None of them is unusual, and all of them are fixable.
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Support that takes too long
When a site is down, waiting hours for a reply costs you visitors and sales. Many Arvixe customers come to us looking for support that answers quickly and can actually fix the problem.
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Speed and reliability
Slow pages and outages hurt both your visitors and your search rankings. A move to modern servers with server-level caching is often the quickest way to a faster site.
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Worry about an ageing setup
Sites that have run untouched for years are a common target for malware. Every AblePage plan includes Imunify360 scanning and clean-up plus a web application firewall, so threats are dealt with even when you are not watching.
What changes after the move
Your site lands on LiteSpeed servers with NVMe storage, and the engineers who moved it are the same people who answer your tickets afterwards, day or night. The renewal price is on the plan page before you buy, and backups, SSL and malware clean-up are part of it rather than extras.
Switch from Arvixe for free
Moving hosts shouldn't be stressful. Our engineers transfer your website files, databases and email accounts from Arvixe to AblePage, test everything on a temporary address and only switch your domain over once you're happy.
Migration made simple
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Pick an AblePage plan It takes about two minutes. -
Request your free migration Tell us where your site is on Arvixe. -
Relax while we move it You test it, then we flip the DNS. No downtime.
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Why our customers love our service
What real AblePage customers say about us on Trustpilot.
Speed and reliability are unmatchedEspecially at their price points. I use them to host MediaWiki and it really is as simple as signing up.
They are always so helpfulThey fix any problems I may have with my site within an hour of receiving an email. Absolutely great company.
Reliable hosting at an unbeatable priceMy websites have never gone down. That uptime SLA is outstanding. Customer service is impeccable.
Fast, easy, free domain includedUsing their hosting service for DokuWiki. It was fast, easy to use and came with a free domain.
Questions from long-time Arvixe customers
My site was built years ago. Will it still work after the move?
Usually, yes. We check which PHP version the site needs and set your new account to match, then test it on a temporary address. If something relies on very old software, we tell you before anything goes live.
Can you move a site that runs on Windows or ASP.NET?
No. AblePage runs Linux servers with cPanel, so it suits PHP sites such as WordPress, Joomla and most custom PHP code. If your site needs Windows hosting, we'll say so up front rather than attempt a move that won't work.
I have mailboxes I haven't opened in years. Do they all have to come?
Only the ones you want. Send us a list of the addresses to keep, and we'll move those with their folders and leave the rest behind.
When should I close my Arvixe account?
Once your domain points at AblePage and you've checked the site and email for a few days. Running both for a short overlap is the safest way to switch.