Migrate Your Site

Migrating your WordPress site involves moving your site from one server to another or changing your domain. Follow these steps to migrate your site:

Backup Your Site

  • Install a Backup Plugin: Install a backup plugin like UpdraftPlus or All-in-One WP Migration.
  • Run a Backup: Run a full backup of your site, including the database and files.
  • Download Backup Files: Download the backup files to your local computer.

    • Export Your Site

  • Export Database: Use a plugin or phpMyAdmin to export your WordPress database.
  • Export Files: Use an FTP client to download all your WordPress files from the server.

    • Import to New Server

  • Upload Files: Use an FTP client to upload your WordPress files to the new server.
  • Import Database: Use a plugin or phpMyAdmin to import your WordPress database to the new server.
  • Update wp-config.php: Update the wp-config.php file with the new database credentials.

    • Update Domain

  • Update Site URL: Update the site URL in the WordPress settings to reflect the new domain.
  • Update Permalinks: Go to Settings > Permalinks and click "Save Changes" to update the permalinks.
  • Check Links: Check all internal links and update them if necessary.

    • Test Your Site

  • Check Functionality: Test all site functionality to ensure everything is working correctly.
  • Check Media: Verify that all media files are correctly displayed.
  • Check Plugins: Ensure all plugins are activated and working correctly.

    • Best Practices

    • Backup: Always backup your site before migrating.
    • Test Migration: Test the migration on a staging site before moving to the live site.
    • Update DNS: Update your DNS settings to point to the new server.
    • Monitor Site: Monitor your site after migration to ensure everything is working correctly.