{"id":7948,"date":"2023-03-14T08:43:13","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=7948"},"modified":"2023-03-14T08:43:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T08:43:13","slug":"unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Power of Manual Migration to Move Your WordPress Site with these Expert Tips!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678748864ece5\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678748864ece5\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Perplexed_and_Bursting_with_Wonder_Migrating_Your_WordPress_Site_Manually\" title=\"Perplexed and Bursting with Wonder: Migrating Your WordPress Site Manually\">Perplexed and Bursting with Wonder: Migrating Your WordPress Site Manually<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Two_General_Methods_Automated_Manual\" title=\"Two General Methods: Automated &amp; Manual\">Two General Methods: Automated &amp; Manual<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_1_Back_up_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Step 1: Back up Your WordPress Site\">Step 1: Back up Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_2_Purchase_a_New_Hosting_Plan\" title=\"Step 2: Purchase a New Hosting Plan\">Step 2: Purchase a New Hosting Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_3_Create_a_New_Database_on_Your_New_Server\" title=\"Step 3: Create a New Database on Your New Server\">Step 3: Create a New Database on Your New Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_4_Upload_Your_WordPress_Site_Files_to_Your_New_Server\" title=\"Step 4: Upload Your WordPress Site Files to Your New Server\">Step 4: Upload Your WordPress Site Files to Your New Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_5_Edit_Your_Site%E2%80%99s_Database_Details\" title=\"Step 5: Edit Your Site&#8217;s Database Details\">Step 5: Edit Your Site&#8217;s Database Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_6_Import_Your_WordPress_Database_to_the_New_Server\" title=\"Step 6: Import Your WordPress Database to the New Server\">Step 6: Import Your WordPress Database to the New Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Step_7_Update_Your_Site%E2%80%99s_Permalinks\" title=\"Step 7: Update Your Site&#8217;s Permalinks\">Step 7: Update Your Site&#8217;s Permalinks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-manual-migration-to-move-your-wordpress-site-with-these-expert-tips\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexed_and_Bursting_with_Wonder_Migrating_Your_WordPress_Site_Manually\"><\/span>Perplexed and Bursting with Wonder: Migrating Your WordPress Site Manually<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS), but transferring your site from one domain or hosting provider to another can be a real headache. This is particularly true if you lack technical skills, which is where this guide comes in &#8211; we will take you through the manual migration process step by step!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Two_General_Methods_Automated_Manual\"><\/span>Two General Methods: Automated &amp; Manual<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before getting into the details, it is important to note that there are two general methods used to migrate WordPress: the automated method with a plugin, and the manual method involving the transfer of the site files and database from one server to another.<\/p>\n<p>While the automated method seems easier as it involves only a few clicks, the manual method is the best option if you want a complete backup, limited access to your hosting account or specific customizations.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Back_up_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Step 1: Back up Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before your site&#8217;s transfer, you want to back up all the essential data, such as the database, themes, plugins, media files, etc. The WordPress Export tool can export your website&#8217;s data into a WordPress XML file, which is a reliable way to create comprehensive backup data for your website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Purchase_a_New_Hosting_Plan\"><\/span>Step 2: Purchase a New Hosting Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your new hosting service should support technologies like PHP, MySQL, and Apache, which are the foundation for WordPress websites. Consider WordPress-specific hosting plans, shared hosting for small businesses, or VPS\/dedicated hosting for significant websites.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Create_a_New_Database_on_Your_New_Server\"><\/span>Step 3: Create a New Database on Your New Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Creating a new database involves giving it a unique name, username, and password, and this process takes place on your new hosting&#8217;s cPanel dashboard.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Upload_Your_WordPress_Site_Files_to_Your_New_Server\"><\/span>Step 4: Upload Your WordPress Site Files to Your New Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your WordPress site files can be transferred to the new server using an FTP client like FileZilla. The public_html folder of your new host is where you must upload these files.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Edit_Your_Site%E2%80%99s_Database_Details\"><\/span>Step 5: Edit Your Site&#8217;s Database Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Edit your wp-config.php file on your local computer to update your site&#8217;s details.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Import_Your_WordPress_Database_to_the_New_Server\"><\/span>Step 6: Import Your WordPress Database to the New Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After importing your SQL database into the new server, the phpMyAdmin tool should display a successful import message. This process can take some time, depending on the size of your database.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Update_Your_Site%E2%80%99s_Permalinks\"><\/span>Step 7: Update Your Site&#8217;s Permalinks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final step of manually migrating your WordPress site involves updating your site&#8217;s permalinks, which are the URLs or links that users use to access pages, posts, and other types of content on your site. Update the permalinks by going to the WordPress dashboard, then navigate to Settings &gt; Permalinks, then click on &#8216;Save Changes.&#8217;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Migrating your WordPress site manually can be intimidating, but this guide should make the process more manageable. 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