Quick idea
If a website has a new address, you want to tell people quickly and clearly so they can find it. Below are five easy messages you can use (one for each way to tell people) plus simple tips on what to include.
Step-by-step checklist before you send anything
- Pick a channel: email, website banner, social, SMS/push, or a printed/FAQ note.
- Write a short headline that says "We moved" or "New website."
- Put the new web address (URL) first or in a big button so people can click it.
- Tell people what to do (call-to-action — e.g., "Visit now").
- Test the link to make sure it works. Consider a short link like bit.ly if the URL is long.
- Remind people again after a few days if needed.
Five ready-to-use messages (one per channel)
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Email (subject + short body)
Subject: We moved — find us at https://newsite.com
Body: Hi! We moved to a new website. Visit us now at https://newsite.com to see everything. Thanks for checking it out!
Use when you have a list of users you can email.
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Website banner or popup
We moved! Visit our new site at https://newsite.com — Click here to go.
Put this at the top of the old site so visitors see it immediately.
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Social media post
Good news — we moved to a new website: https://newsite.com. Update your bookmarks and drop by! 🎉
Short and friendly for Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
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SMS or push notification (very short)
We moved! Tap to visit our new site: https://newsite.com
Keep it super short — phones show little text.
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Printed sign / FAQ line / profile bio
We moved. Find us at: https://newsite.com
Use this on physical materials, business cards, or in a short FAQ entry.
Extra tips explained simply
- CTA (call-to-action): a short phrase like "Visit now" or "Go to new site" that tells people what to do.
- Redirects: set up the old web pages to send users automatically to the new site so people aren’t lost. (Ask an adult or web person for help.)
- Short links: use a short URL if the address is long, so it looks neat in messages.
- Follow-up: remind people again in a week to make sure most users see the change.
- Update places: change the link in your email signature, social profiles, and printed materials.
Example: Send an email (step-by-step)
- Subject: We moved — find us at https://newsite.com
- First line: Hi! We moved to a new website.
- Link + CTA: Visit now: https://newsite.com
- Optional: One short reason or month: We updated our design and info — check it out!
- Close: Thanks, [Your Name or Team]
Use these messages and tips to make sure everyone can find your new website. If you want, tell me the actual new web address and where you plan to send the message (email, social, banner, etc.), and I’ll write a custom message for that channel.