{"id":7998,"date":"2023-03-13T15:58:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T15:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=7998"},"modified":"2023-03-13T16:25:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T16:25:00","slug":"unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unveiling the Ultimate Hack to Swiftly Transfer Your WordPress Site to a Brand New Domain &#8211; Learn How Now!&#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-676da9fa94fdd\" 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 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_1_Backup_Your_WordPress_Website\" title=\"Step 1: Backup Your WordPress Website\">Step 1: Backup Your WordPress Website<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_2_Choose_a_New_Hosting_Provider\" title=\"Step 2: Choose a New Hosting Provider\">Step 2: Choose a New Hosting Provider<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_3_Set_Up_Your_New_Hosting_Environment\" title=\"Step 3: Set Up Your New Hosting Environment\">Step 3: Set Up Your New Hosting Environment<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_4_Migrate_Your_WordPress_Files_to_the_New_Domain\" title=\"Step 4: Migrate Your WordPress Files to the New Domain\">Step 4: Migrate Your WordPress Files to the New Domain<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_5_Update_Your_WordPress_Database\" title=\"Step 5: Update Your WordPress Database\">Step 5: Update Your WordPress Database<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_6_Test_Your_Website_on_the_New_Domain\" title=\"Step 6: Test Your Website on the New Domain\">Step 6: Test Your Website on the New Domain<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Step_7_Point_Your_Domain_to_the_New_Hosting_Account\" title=\"Step 7: Point Your Domain to the New Hosting Account\">Step 7: Point Your Domain to the New Hosting Account<\/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\/unveiling-the-ultimate-hack-to-swiftly-transfer-your-wordpress-site-to-a-brand-new-domain-learn-how-now\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Migrating_Your_WordPress_Website_to_a_New_Domain\"><\/span>Migrating Your WordPress Website to a New Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Have you ever wondered how to migrate your WordPress website from one domain to another? It might seem like an impossible task, especially for those with limited technical experience. However, with the right tools and a little bit of patience, it can be done easily and without any issues.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Migrate_Your_WordPress_Website\"><\/span>Why Migrate Your WordPress Website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are multiple reasons why someone might want to migrate their WordPress website from one domain to another. It could be due to a domain name change, website rebranding, or simply switching to a better hosting provider. Regardless of the reason, the more important question is: how do you migrate your website efficiently?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Backup_Your_WordPress_Website\"><\/span>Step 1: Backup Your WordPress Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you begin, it is essential to make a complete backup of your WordPress website to ensure that you have a copy in case something goes wrong during the migration process. Several WordPress backup plugins are available, such as UpdraftPlus, BackWPup, and Duplicator.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Choose_a_New_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>Step 2: Choose a New Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are migrating to a new domain, it is an excellent time to switch to a better hosting provider. Some popular hosting providers include Bluehost, HostGator, SiteGround, and WP Engine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Set_Up_Your_New_Hosting_Environment\"><\/span>Step 3: Set Up Your New Hosting Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The next step is to create your hosting account and set up your new hosting environment. This process can vary depending on the hosting provider you choose.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Migrate_Your_WordPress_Files_to_the_New_Domain\"><\/span>Step 4: Migrate Your WordPress Files to the New Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The crucial step of migrating your WordPress files to the new domain is the most challenging part of the entire migration process. There are several ways to migrate files, including plugins, FTP transfer, and cPanel file manager.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Update_Your_WordPress_Database\"><\/span>Step 5: Update Your WordPress Database<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Migrating your WordPress files is only the first half of the process. The next step is to update your WordPress database to reflect the changes you made to your domain name and file paths. A plugin like Better Search Replace can update all occurrences of the old domain name with the new domain name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Test_Your_Website_on_the_New_Domain\"><\/span>Step 6: Test Your Website on the New Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Testing your website involves running a thorough check on all aspects, including design, functionality, and plugins. It is crucial to test your website on the new domain before terminating the old website&#8217;s hosting account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Point_Your_Domain_to_the_New_Hosting_Account\"><\/span>Step 7: Point Your Domain to the New Hosting Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final step is to point your domain to your new hosting account by changing your DNS settings in your domain registrar&#8217;s control panel.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process of migrating a WordPress website from one domain to another can be time-consuming but easy if you follow the steps outlined in this guide. By creating a backup of your website, choosing a reliable hosting provider, and using a plugin to migrate your WordPress files to the new domain, you can ensure that your website migration process is smooth and steady without any unexpected surprises.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Migrating Your WordPress Website to a New Domain Have you ever wondered how to migrate your WordPress website from one domain to another? 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