WordPress Reinstallation: A Perplexing Journey

Are you a WordPress user and struggling with software issues? Don’t worry! Reinstalling WordPress can be an answer to your problem. WordPress is a versatile content management system that can run from simple blogs to complicated e-commerce websites. It’s diverse, with vast plugin and theme options, and highly personalized. But sometimes, like any other software, WordPress may malfunction. And you may have to reinstall it from scratch. In this article, we will guide you through the confusing maze of WordPress reinstallation.

Before You Begin – Take a Deep Breath and Backup Your Website

First things first! Before you start, we recommend that you take a complete backup of your website. And we mean everything from your WordPress installation to your database and all your files. It’s best to be prepared for any eventuality. You can either take a backup of your site using plugins like BackupBuddy or Jetpack or use your web hosting control panel to take a backup.

Strap On, and Start the Reinstallation Process

Now that you’ve taken a backup, it’s time to start the reinstallation process. Get ready for a bumpy ride!

Step 1: Download the Latest Version of WordPress

You can download the latest version of WordPress from their official website. Once you’ve downloaded the zip file, extract its contents to a folder on your computer.

Step 2: Backup Your Existing WordPress Installation

Before you start, take a complete backup of your existing WordPress installation. Ensure that you back up all your files, plugins, database, and themes. You can use tools like BackupBuddy or Jetpack, or again, use your web hosting control panel to take care of this.

Step 3: Delete Your Existing WordPress Files

Time for action! Go to the folder where you installed WordPress and delete all the files, directories, wp-admin, wp-includes, wp-content, and core WordPress files.

Step 4: Upload the New WordPress Files

Now, after deleting all old WordPress files, upload new WordPress files. You can use an FTP client like FileZilla to upload the files to your server. When prompted, ensure to choose the overwrite option.

Step 5: Create a New Database and User

Next, create a new database (you can do this through your web hosting control panel or with a tool like phpMyAdmin). Create a new user and grant them full permission to the database.

Step 6: Configure WordPress

Get ready for some configuration. Visit your website in a browser and set up WordPress. You will be prompted to enter the details for the database and user you created in step 5. Follow the prompts to set up WordPress.

Step 7: Reinstall Your Theme and Plugins

Once you complete the initial setup, it’s time to reinstall your theme and plugins. Go to the WordPress dashboard and click on appearance, then themes, and plugins. You can either install and activate them here or upload theme and plugins manually via FTP.

Step 8: Import Your Content

If you’ve taken a backup of your database earlier, you can import it now to restore your content. You can do this through your web hosting control panel, or with a tool like phpMyAdmin. After importing the database, your content should be restored.

Step 9: Test Your Website

The “wow” moment! Finally, test your website to ensure that everything is working correctly. Check all the pages, posts, and other functionalities. Try to spot issues and troubleshoot them one by one.

Conclusion

You made it to the end! Reinstalling WordPress is not easy, but with these steps, you have conquered the challenging task. Remember to take a complete backup before starting the process and follow each step carefully. If you encounter any issues, don’t hesitate to reach out to WordPress support or your web hosting provider for help. Good luck!