{"id":1853,"date":"2022-09-01T09:13:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T09:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaplakanon.com\/wpsupport\/?p=1853"},"modified":"2022-09-01T09:13:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T09:13:35","slug":"best-wordpress-migration-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shaplakanon.com\/wpsupport\/best-wordpress-migration-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Best WordPress Migration Service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Moving a WordPress installation from one server to another or one domain to another without disrupting its functioning is known as a migration. You could wish to proceed with this for a number of reasons, including: Switching to a better hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Below are details guide to migrate a wordpress site with manually and using plugin.. But if you would like hire a pro instead of messing up your site, visit techvila.com. They will migrate your site only for $99 and provide full month maintenance service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even if you\u2019re not afraid to roll up your sleeves and migrate your site by hand, you\u2019ll probably want a little help getting started. Let\u2019s walk through the process, one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re researching how to migrate your website, there\u2019s likely a reason you\u2019re leaving your current host. You\u2019ll want to keep any problems you\u2019ve experienced in mind as you shop for a new home for your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if your site suffered a breach, you\u2019ll want to look for a new provider that offers top-notch security features. It\u2019s also important to understand the different kinds of hosting<\/a> that are available to choose from. These include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n In order to choose the best option for your website, you\u2019ll want to assess what your main priorities are. Key considerations include security, data storage, speed, and customer support. For example, if you have a large eCommerce operation, security may be higher on the list than other items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing you need to do is make a copy of all your website\u2019s files. To do this, you\u2019ll want to use an FTP tool. If you don\u2019t already have one, FileZilla is an excellent<\/a> (and free) option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After you connect to your site\u2019s server via FTP, you\u2019ll need to navigate to your WordPress root<\/em> folder, which contains all the files on your site. It\u2019s usually called either public_html<\/em> or www<\/em>, or is named after your site:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, right-click on your root<\/em> folder and choose the Download<\/em> option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will download a copy of your entire root<\/em> directory to your computer. The process can take a while, but when it\u2019s done you\u2019ll be ready to move on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At this point, you already have a copy of your website\u2019s files. Now you need to back up its database. This is where all the information about your site\u2019s content, users, and lots more is contained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do this, you\u2019ll need to access your database. Most web hosts enable you to do this through your control panel. For example, if you\u2019re using cPanel<\/a>, you\u2019ll find a section called Databases<\/em>. In that section, you\u2019ll want to click on the phpMyAdmin<\/em> option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019re in, choose your site\u2019s database from the list on the left, and navigate to the Export<\/em> tab using the top menu. Select the Quick<\/em> option under Export Method<\/em>, and hit Go<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will download a copy of your site\u2019s database in .sql<\/em> format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Next, you have to create a new database on the web host you\u2019re moving to. Then you\u2019ll import the file from your old database, which will override the contents of the new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your new WordPress host also uses cPanel, here\u2019s what you\u2019ll need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n That\u2019s it! Now your old database is located on your new web host. However, you still need to re-upload the rest of your site\u2019s files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, if you\u2019ve chosen a host that does not use cPanel, you\u2019ll need to consider a different set of instructions. For example, if you\u2019re migrating to one of our WP Engine hosting plans<\/a>, you can use our helpful and interactive migration checklist<\/a> tool: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll find this in your User Portal<\/a>. It can be used to guide you through a migration to a production environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For this step, you\u2019ll need to first log into your new server via FTP. Then, navigate to its root<\/em> folder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Right-click anywhere within that folder, and select the Upload<\/em> option. Locate the folder you downloaded during the first step, open it, and select all the files and directories within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The upload process can take a while, since we\u2019re talking about hundreds of files. If you\u2019re patient, however, you\u2019ll soon find yourself almost at the end of the journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once all your files are up on the new server, you\u2019ll need to access your WordPress root<\/em> folder one more time. If you try to actually visit your website now, it won\u2019t work, because you need to update WordPress\u2019 wp-config.php<\/em> file<\/a> so that it points towards your new database.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To do this, locate the wp-config.php<\/em> file within your new root<\/em> folder, right-click on it, and select the View\/Edit<\/em> option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This will open the file using your local text editor, enabling you to make changes. Here are the three lines you\u2019ll need to update:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Currently, all three lines will include values that point towards your old database. Go ahead and replace the lowercase variables with the credentials for your new database, which you created during Step 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, save the changes to the file and close it. You should now be able to access your WordPress website, which will look just as it did before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you\u2019ll need to make sure your Domain Name Server (DNS) is pointed towards the correct host. For example, if you are migrating to one of our hosting plans, you\u2019ll need to point your DNS to your new WP Engine server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To do this, you\u2019ll need two things: <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find the details you need by going to your WP Engine User Portal again and clicking on Domains<\/em>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Near the bottom of the Domains<\/em> screen, you\u2019ll find a section called DNS Details<\/em>. <\/em>There you\u2019ll find both a CNAME Record<\/em> and an A NAME<\/em> for your website: <\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Back Up Your Site\u2019s Files<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Back Up Your WordPress Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Export Your WordPress Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Create a New SQL Database and Import the Contents of Your Old One<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 6: Upload Your Site\u2019s Files to the New Web Host<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 7: Edit Your Site\u2019s wp-config.php<\/em> File<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
define('DB_NAME, 'db_name');
define('DB_USER, 'db_user');
define('DB_PASSWORD, 'db_pass');<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 8: Configure and Change Your DNS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n