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

by Johnny12345

Posted: 16 years ago 4 replies

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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

#blog #difficult #host #move #wordpress

jamesburchill 16 years ago

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.
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- jensrsa 16 years ago
  
  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
  
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  Ryan_Taylor 16 years ago
  
  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/
  
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KirkMcD 16 years ago

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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