This infographic provides basic steps on How to Move, Migrate or Clone a WordPress site. For a more detailed set of instructions with screen-shots, see our blog post: How to Easily Move a WordPress Site.
How to Clone a WordPress Site
How to Easily Move a WordPress Site
When you need to move WordPress to a new host or domain it can be a frustrating experience. In theory it should be easy to execute the transfer – just copy the files and database to the new server right? Unfortunately this it isn’t that easy with WordPress. The WordPress database contains hard-coded references to the […]
The WordPress Error Log is your Friend
Diagnosing WordPress issues, especially for non technical individuals can be daunting. This guide shows you a quick way to use the error log to give you feedback on what’s wrong with your site. Retrieving error log entries allows you to either fix the problem yourself or have someone knowledgeable in WordPress internals handle it. Steps […]
How to Manually Move a WordPress Site
There are times when you may find yourself needing to move a WordPress site to a new domain or host. Most times you’ll be able to perform the WordPress migration by using a plugin such as Duplicator Pro, however there are times when a plugin may not be feasible or available due to site policy […]
4 Ways to Manage Multiple WordPress Sites
Whether you’re a developer, marketer or business owner with multiple websites, managing them all individually is a headache. Each time you need to perform updates, you have to log into each site separately. Not only is that time consuming, but it also involves remembering multiple passwords. Who needs more passwords or hassle these days? Luckily […]
How to Move a Very Large WordPress Site
When you need to move a very large WordPress site, it comes with special challenges not found with small and ‘standard’ sized sites. Shared hosts, especially cheaper budget hosts, can be tightly limited in both CPU and I/O. What follows are a couple of options for moving a very large site using Duplicator Pro. It […]
How Plugins Negatively Impact WordPress and What to Do About It
There are many reasons why over 25 percent of the web is powered by WordPress, but one of them is the abundance of excellent plugins that easily solve a variety of specific problems for users. There are over 45,000 free plugins alone, and these are one of the biggest reasons WordPress stands out from other content management platforms. […]
How to Create a WordPress Staging Site
When most people start working with WordPress they get accustomed to routinely implementing all their changes on their live production site. After a period of time it often becomes apparent that performing all changes on the live site can cause problems. Perhaps it was a plugin update that blew up the site, or a theme overhaul that took […]
All You Need To Know About Backing Up WordPress
In an age of hackers, bad plugin updates, and accidental content overwriting, backing up your WordPress site on a regular basis is critical. But the question is, how often and what type of backups should you run? An effective backup strategy is highly dependent on the type of site you’re operating and how often the files […]
How to Replace a Live WordPress Site
Moving a WordPress site is challenging enough, but replacing a live site requires a bit more effort. For this effort, we’ll be using Duplicator Pro – a great plugin that is useful in both backing up or moving a site. The procedure for overwriting an existing site is very similar to the procedure for moving a site and […]