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Want to move your WordPress site off its slow, frustrating web host? Use our WordPress migration guide and get on a server delivering the speed you need!
You’re beyond frustrated with the lackluster service of your current web hosting provider.
Slow loading times, potential security threats, and a complete lack of support are just a few of the reasons why you’ve decided to make the switch to a more reliable, experienced website hosting platform.
However, you want to make sure you don’t lose any of the data and content you’ve worked so hard to create and collect.
This WordPress migration guide is here to help make the process as easy as is possible. Read on to learn how to move a WordPress site without losing your mind — or your site visitors.
Step One: Back Up Your Site
Once you’ve found a better hosting platform, make sure that you first back up your current website data and on programs like Duplicator or cPanel.
You may even have found a new website hosting platform that will transfer your data for you. If this is possible, it’s always best to leave the data backup and migration in the hands of a professional.
Step Two: Move Your Site to Your New Web Host
The next step of a successful WordPress migration?
After you’ve backed up your files, you’re ready to transfer them over to your new hosting platform.
The easiest way to do this on your own is through FTP, or File Transfer Protocol. This, essentially, is a tool that lets you transfer files you have stored on your computer to your new website host.
To find the information you need regarding your FTP account, check your cPanel dashboard, where your login credentials are stored.
This handy guide gives you step-by-step instructions on how to manually transfer your files using FTP.
One important thing to keep in mind here?
Instead of putting in your domain name as the host, you’ll need to put in your server’s hostname or the server’s IP address. This is because, since the transfer isn’t yet complete, your domain name is still connected to your old web host.
Then, upload the installer.php file and the archive.zip file. You’ll also need to be sure that WordPress is installed in your root directory. Make sure that you also have a MySQL database with your new host.
Step Three: Finishing Up
Now, you’re ready to begin the actual WordPress migrating process.
All you need to do is upload the WordPress files to the new hosting platform, and you’re all set. Again, your new hosting company will likely be able to help you with this.
Once that’s done, you can update your DNS record to reflect your new web host.
All you have to do is click on the DNS section and change the server names to those of the new host.
WordPress Migration Isn’t as Tough as You Think
The truth is that WordPress migration isn’t nearly as complicated as many people fear.
Still, when you’re switching to a new host, you should discuss the process with them and understand how they can help make it even simpler.
Looking to change to a better hosting platform or transfer your domain name?
Reach out to us to get started. At iRegister we offer free transfer.
