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WordPress Migration/Moving




Although we technically are not WordPress support, here are some tips for moving between systems (Parcom to Parcom or from some other host to Parcom.)

Steps:

  1. It's a good idea to back up your WordPress content by using the export feature!
  2. We do not recommend moving entire folders and crossing your fingers in hopes it will work - nothing beats a fresh start approach!   System to system may carry forward incompatibilities.  You may also forget a that a widget is best installed from scratch rather than copying over the install folder via FTP.  No fun if it just breaks your new install too! It is always best to install WordPress CLEAN on the new system then add all necessary widgets and your theme.  Then import your content you exported in step 1 over to the new system.  It's the cleaner approach. 
  3. Test, test and test.   Check images, check links, do your thing! 
  4. Enjoy!

Note: Think of it like moving between laptops - you are better off re-installing your apps and just moving your documents!  That will assure your new laptop is nice and clean!  Make sense?  Same thing with software like WordPress.  Some ambitious people try to do it the hard way, but if they have the patience, great!  Most people don't!   So we really like the clean approach...better for you in the long run!

Does Parcom offer migration consultation? Sorry we do not. Why? It's not our core business.  We like to be honest in saying, we prefer to be your virtual landlord rather than your interior decorator for lack of a better way to say it!    Although people do expect free WordPress consultation, we honestly rather give you the solid foundation for you to enjoy WordPress rather than be the people who debug boring widget failed installs all day long.  In short, we really prefer you start clean.  We just hear that from the experts too!  So, do yourself a favor and take full advantage of this moment to start clean..start fresh, and migrate over the right way.

Parcom will be here for the long haul... even we start fresh from time to time!  Everyone loves a new phone or laptop right?   It's a good feeling to start fresh sometimes.   Stop wasting time over thinking migrations...keep it simple!



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