Migrating WordPress Sites

Ever need to move WordPress sites between hosts, from a production site to a local development site, or vice-versa? If moving WordPress sites causes you fear, pain, or hives, this workshop is for you.

We’ll explore three different methods for moving, or deploying, WordPress sites including:

  • PHPMyAdmin backup and manual migration of database and files. (changing hosts, same domain)
  • Moving sites to a different domain using WordPress plugins like BackupBuddy. (changing hosts, use different domain)
  • Deploying from a git repository and moving database using WP Migrate DB Pro. (changing hosts, different domain)

    • We’ll also illustrate common problems that occur during site migrations and how to troubleshoot them, including the evil white screen of death, permalink problems, memory issues, .htaccess snafus, and more.

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    About Eric Amundson

    I'm a WordPress web developer and Linux server admin. I work with a small, agile team of WordPress developers, SEOs, and accessibility specialists at IvyCat Web Services, based in Red Wing, MN, USA. We help create, market, and improve high-performing websites for businesses, institutions, and non-profits that want to maximize their web presence. I'm jumping rope or shuffling like a maniac when I'm not working. It does wonders for my health, both physical and mental.