The Perplexing and Bursting Process of Transferring Your WordPress Site to GoDaddy

Step 1: Prepare Your Tools

First things first, you need to make sure you have the following items in your toolbox:

• A domain name and a hosting account with GoDaddy
• Access to your WordPress website’s dashboard
• FTP credentials that include your username, password, and hostname, which you can obtain from your current hosting provider

Step 2: Choose Your Migration Method

GoDaddy has three magical methods for migrating a WordPress site, and here they are:

• Utilizing the GoDaddy WordPress migration tool
• Using a free WordPress migration plugin
• Manually migrating the site using FTP

For the sake of keeping things simple, this guide will use the GoDaddy WordPress migration tool, but feel free to use whichever method you like.

Step 3: Install the GoDaddy Migration Tool

Log in to your GoDaddy account and meander to the managed WordPress hosting section. Once you’re there, click on the “migration” tab, and then choose the “install migration plugin” option.

You will then be magically transported to the WordPress dashboard, where you need to install the GoDaddy WordPress migration tool. Click on “plugins” and then “add new plugins.” From there, search for “GoDaddy Migration Tool,” click “Install Now” and then activate the plugin.

Step 4: Generate the Migration Key

Now that you’ve installed the migration tool, it’s time to generate a migration key, which is used to transfer your website’s data. Beam yourself back to your GoDaddy account and select “Generate Key.” This will create a super-secret code that you need to copy and paste on the “migration” page of the WordPress dashboard.

Step 5: Set the Migration In Motion

Once you have entered your migration key, select the website you want to migrate, and then click “Migrate.” This will initiate the migration process, and you will see a progress bar that indicates the completion percentage.

Please remember that this may take some time, depending on the size of your website. So, whatever you do, don’t shut down or interrupt the process.

Step 6: Verify The Migration

After heaving a few deep breaths, your migration process should be complete. Now, it’s time to verify that everything has successfully been transferred to GoDaddy. Visit your website’s URL and check if everything looks and functions as it should.

Of course, life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows, and there may be some issues that require further troubleshooting. For example, there may be a mismatch in the domain name or an error in the database connection. In such cases, seek assistance from GoDaddy support.

Final Thoughts

Transferring a WordPress website to GoDaddy can be a perplexing and bursting process. However, following the steps outlined above can make it a lot smoother and convenient. Don’t forget to backup your website before starting any migration process, and if you’re not confident enough to do it yourself, hire a professional website developer. With proper planning, your website can be up and running on GoDaddy’s hosting service in no time.