{"id":9475,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:02","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9475"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:02","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:02","slug":"unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unlock The Secrets To A Seamless Website Transition: The Ultimate Guide To Migrating Your Godaddy Site To WordPress!&#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-6787ad095c651\" 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-6787ad095c651\"><\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Are_You_Tired_of_Godaddy_How_to_Migrate_Your_Website_to_WordPress\" title=\"Are You Tired of Godaddy? How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress\">Are You Tired of Godaddy? How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Step_1_Choose_the_Right_Hosting_Service\" title=\"Step 1: Choose the Right Hosting Service\">Step 1: Choose the Right Hosting Service<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Step_2_Install_WordPress\" title=\"Step 2: Install WordPress\">Step 2: Install WordPress<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Step_3_Export_Your_Godaddy_Website_Files\" title=\"Step 3: Export Your Godaddy Website Files\">Step 3: Export Your Godaddy Website Files<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Step_4_Import_Your_Godaddy_Website_Files\" title=\"Step 4: Import Your Godaddy Website Files\">Step 4: Import Your Godaddy Website Files<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Step_5_Update_Your_Website_Links\" title=\"Step 5: Update Your Website Links\">Step 5: Update Your Website Links<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Step_6_Redirect_Your_Domain\" title=\"Step 6: Redirect Your Domain\">Step 6: Redirect Your Domain<\/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\/unlock-the-secrets-to-a-seamless-website-transition-the-ultimate-guide-to-migrating-your-godaddy-site-to-wordpress\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_You_Tired_of_Godaddy_How_to_Migrate_Your_Website_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Are You Tired of Godaddy? How to Migrate Your Website to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Are you feeling fed up with your Godaddy website and looking for an upgrade to WordPress? Feeling overwhelmed about how to transfer your website? Don&#8217;t worry, we&#8217;ve got your back. In this comprehensive guide, we&#8217;ll lead you through the process of transferring your Godaddy website to WordPress. Let&#8217;s dive in and get started.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_the_Right_Hosting_Service\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose the Right Hosting Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we jump into the actual migration process, it&#8217;s crucial to pick the appropriate hosting service for your new WordPress website. Some of the most famous hosting services for WordPress are Bluehost, SiteGround, and HostGator.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re searching for a more managed solution, we recommend WP Engine or Kinsta. Keep in mind that some hosting services offer migration services, so check if your chosen service does.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Install_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 2: Install WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve decided on your hosting service, it&#8217;s time to install WordPress. Most hosting services make this process easy with one-click installations.<\/p>\n<p>Log in to your hosting account and locate the &#8220;Install WordPress&#8221; option. Follow the hosting service&#8217;s instructions, and you&#8217;ll have WordPress up and running in no time.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Export_Your_Godaddy_Website_Files\"><\/span>Step 3: Export Your Godaddy Website Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now, it&#8217;s time to export your Godaddy website files. This is an essential step in the migration process. Log in to your Godaddy account and locate your website.<\/p>\n<p>Next, open the cPanel by clicking on the &#8220;Advanced&#8221; tab and click on the &#8220;FTP Accounts&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<p>Create a new FTP account and make sure to keep note of the login details. Then, connect to it using an FTP client.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to download all of your website files and your WordPress database. To do this, navigate to the public_html folder and select all files. Right-click and select the &#8220;Download&#8221; option.<\/p>\n<p>The process may take a while, but once it&#8217;s complete, move on to the next step.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Import_Your_Godaddy_Website_Files\"><\/span>Step 4: Import Your Godaddy Website Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have your website files downloaded, it&#8217;s time to import them into your new WordPress site.<\/p>\n<p>Log in to your WordPress dashboard and navigate to the &#8220;Import&#8221; option. Select the &#8220;WordPress&#8221; option and install the plugin.<\/p>\n<p>Once done, select the &#8220;Activate Plugin &#038; Run Importer&#8221; option. Upload your downloaded website file and follow the instructions to import your website files to your WordPress site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Update_Your_Website_Links\"><\/span>Step 5: Update Your Website Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After importing your website files, it&#8217;s time to update your website links. The migration process may result in broken links, so it&#8217;s crucial to go through your website and make sure all of your links are working.<\/p>\n<p>You can use a plugin like &#8220;Better Search Replace&#8221; to make sure all your links are updated correctly. Install and activate the plugin and then navigate to the &#8220;Tools&#8221; option in your WordPress dashboard.<\/p>\n<p>Next, select &#8220;Better Search Replace&#8221; from the menu and enter your old domain name in the &#8220;Search For&#8221; field, and your new domain name in the &#8220;Replace With&#8221; field. Click &#8220;Run Search\/Replace,&#8221; and the plugin will handle the rest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Redirect_Your_Domain\"><\/span>Step 6: Redirect Your Domain<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The final step is to redirect your domain to your new WordPress site. This guarantees that your visitors can find your new site.<\/p>\n<p>To redirect your domain, update your domain&#8217;s DNS settings. Log in to your Godaddy account and navigate to the DNS management section.<\/p>\n<p>Update your A record to your new hosting service&#8217;s IP address, and update your domain&#8217;s nameservers to your new hosting service&#8217;s nameservers.<\/p>\n<p>It may take a few hours for the changes to take effect, but once they do, your domain should be redirected to your new WordPress site.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Transferring your Godaddy website to WordPress might seem like a daunting task, but with the right guide, it&#8217;s easily achievable. Follow the steps outlined in this article, and you&#8217;ll have your website up and running in no time.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to choose the right hosting service, export your website files, import them to your new WordPress site, update your website links, and redirect your domain. 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