Conclusion

As they say, the only constant is change. Large-scale website changes are a fact of life, and they can seriously disrupt your rankings and traffic if not dealt with properly. Even when you do everything properly, it doesn’t eliminate the risk of a sudden and significant drop in search traffic, but it certainly lowers your risk and recovery time.

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