I believe Hostgator actually do the move too for free if you ask them.

Yes, they provide quick and good service.  I'm very happy with my move to hostgator a couple of months ago.

I first FTP'd all my files from PowWeb to my computer, then uploaded them to my new account.

I then exported my SQL database to my computer, then imported it to my new account.

I then checked my WP-Config settings to make sure the database matched.

I then checked everything directly on the server using the root directories (before changing any DNS settings).

Since it all worked, I then pointed my DNS settings from my old host to BlueHost, and everything moved flawlessly!

Very easy!

Just set aside an hour or two, call them, and have them step you through it.

Like So Over Debt said, Godaddy really is the best. When it comes to webhosting, you really want to enjoy the big networks, which happen to have reliability and speed.

Whoa, there, SO not what I said! :)

I actually just left GoDaddy to go to HostGator - my website was having a lot of issues (downtime, super slow, etc.) and their customer service really pissed me off. I switched everything over, including my domain.

I don't think any service is significantly better/worse than the other among the big names; it's just a matter of who hasn't done something to make you angry lately.

Beating Broke has some great tips about wpconfig!

Also, you may need to re-save your permalinks in your setting after you move.  Why this needs to be done I don't know but it works.

I was thinking about uploading my files and database to Bluehost, checking the configuration, then changing the name servers.

 

For me, my domain has always been with GoDaddy, just hosting is changing.

If all you're doing is moving the files, it really isn't all that difficult.  You're wordpress based, so you'll need to move the files and create a new database on the new host.  Export the old database from godaddy, import it into the new host database, then change the name servers.  Also, make sure you change the wpconfig file to point to the new database.  If you set up the database and copy it over before changing the name servers, you can actually do that ahead of time, I think. 

For me, my domain has always been with GoDaddy, just hosting is changing.

It takes a little while for the change to take effect. In my situation, I had to login to GoDaddy and give permission for another hosting service to request ownership (not the exact terms but close). I found lots of articles with screenshots that helped me through.

Since you aren't switching platforms, I think it would just be a matter of backing up your site and uploading it to the new host once the changeover takes place. Your site may be down for several hours until everything switches over - I had my nameservers configured wrong and mine was down for like 12 hours until I figured it out.

I know this isn't exactly helpful, so I'll shut up and just say Good luck!

My other sites are all hosted with BlueHost, which I love and know several people use.

My real question is where can I find a step-by-step guide on how to move my stuff over?  Anyone done this and have tips they can provide?