Restoring a website from a web archive and transferring it to a modern platform
If the domain or hosting is lost, but the site is preserved in the web archive, we return it to working condition and give it a second life.
Maximum complete download of content
We collect texts, images, menu structure and internal links from the archive to restore the site as close as possible to its original form.
Modern technological basis
We transfer the restored site to a current CMS or framework so that it can be safely and conveniently developed further.
Taking care of search traffic
If possible, we save the URL structure and important pages, set up redirects and technical files - this helps to maintain and restore SEO.
How we restore sites from web archives
From image evaluation to a working project with analytics.
The web archive provides snapshots of pages from different years. We analyze which versions are the most complete, and based on them we assemble a new website, getting rid of technical artifacts of the past.
Search and evaluate saved versions
We find the site in archive.org and analogues, evaluate the completeness and quality of the saved pages, and determine what can actually be restored.
Collection and structuring of materials
We download HTML, texts, images, bring the code into a neat form and form the structure of the future project.
Platform selection and transfer
We decide on which CMS or framework to deploy the site, adapt the layout and content, configure navigation and forms.
70–100%It is usually possible to restore the original volume of pages (depending on the archive)
2–6 weeksaverage period of restoration and transfer work
100%readiness of the site for further improvements and SEO
How we work
1
Archive audit and volume assessment
We find all available versions of the site, evaluate its completeness and compile a list of pages that can be restored.
2
Selecting a recovery format
We decide whether to recreate the look “as it was” or create a modern design based on old content.
3
Unloading and preparing materials
We download pages, put HTML and texts in order, prepare images and files.
4
Development and porting
We deploy the site on the chosen platform, transfer the structure, content and, if necessary, part of the functionality.
5
Technical settings and SEO base
We configure URLs, redirects, robots.txt, sitemap.xml, meta tags and analytics counters.
6
Final testing and launch
We check the operation of the site on different devices, forms and integrations, and then publish the project.