Is it difficult to move a WordPress blog to a new host?

Johnny12345 · 08-10-2008, 09:51 AM

I'm going to start a new blog soon. However, one of the things delaying it is that I haven't decided on a hosting company yet. (I'm not sure if I want to go with a small company I know of that has great service or a larger, cheaper hosting company like HostGator.)

If I choose one, but later decide to move it, how difficult is it to move a WordPress blog? Also, can anyone tell me (just very briefly) what steps have to be taken to move a WP blog to a new host?

Thanks,

Johnny

jamesburchill · 08-10-2008, 10:01 AM

There are always a few gotchas along the way, but you can simply EXPORT your Wordpress blog and IMPORT into the new one. Check out the WP IMPORT EXPORT functionality for more advice and information.

jensrsa · 08-10-2008, 10:06 AM

Export your database as an SQL dump file with "Replace Table"
Set up wp at the new host
Import your saved database to replace the tables
Edit your config file

thant should do it

Jens

Ryan_Taylor · 08-10-2008, 10:12 AM

It's really pretty easy. A while back I moved my WP blog to a new host and changed my domain name. I was prepared for a disaster, but it was completely flawless.

I don't think this is the exact guide I used, but the steps look pretty much the same (no affiliation): http://www.mytradedomain.com/changin...sting-company/

Good luck!

KirkMcD · 08-10-2008, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny12345

Also, can anyone tell me (just very briefly) what steps have to be taken to move a WP blog to a new host?

It's easy. Just ask your new host to move it for you.

No fuss, no muss.

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Ryan_Taylor Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 660 Thanks: 10 Thanked 17 Times in 9 Posts	It's really pretty easy. A while back I moved my WP blog to a new host and changed my domain name. I was prepared for a disaster, but it was completely flawless. I don't think this is the exact guide I used, but the steps look pretty much the same (no affiliation): http://www.mytradedomain.com/changin...sting-company/ Good luck!