There are two primary ways to migrate your Wordpress based website, and the method used will depend on your current hosting. The end result from both methods is the same. The following guide has a fairly technical breakdown followed up by a TLDR (too long, didn’t read) at the bottom of each section if you just want the gist.
File & Database Export/Import
Migrating your WordPress site using the File & Database Export/Import method involves manually transferring your website’s files and database to our hosting servers. This process includes:
Exporting Files: We use an FTP client to download all your WordPress files from the current server. This includes themes, plugins, and uploads. Exporting Database: We access your database through a tool like phpMyAdmin to export the SQL database file. Importing Files: We then upload your WordPress files to the new hosting server via FTP. Importing Database: Finally, we use phpMyAdmin to import the SQL database into the new server’s database.
This method ensures a complete and accurate transfer of your website, maintaining all your content and settings.
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We manually transfer your WordPress site files and database to our servers.
Wordpress Backup/Export Plugin
For a more streamlined migration, the WordPress Backup/Export Plugin method is efficient and user-friendly. Using a tool like All-in-One WP Migration, you can:
Export Site: We install the plugin on your current WordPress site and use it to create a comprehensive backup that includes files, themes, plugins, and database.
Import Site: Then we set up a fresh WordPress installation on our servers and install the same plugin. Use the plugin to import the backup file, seamlessly transferring your entire site.
This approach simplifies the migration process, reducing the technical steps involved and ensuring a smooth transition.
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We use a Wordpress plugin we would install on your current site to export your site and import it into a new WordPress installation on our servers.
