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How to flip wordpress based sites??

by monicac
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Sorry guys for another n00b question!!!
Well if I am going to sell a wordpress based site on flippa, then how can I transfer the stuff onto the buyer's hosting??
I think there is a plugin which can clone the wordpress sites but can we use that??
#based #flip #sites #wordpress
  • Profile picture of the author snginnovations
    You need to do the following things:

    1) FTP the files from your old host to you computer
    2) Backup the old database
    3) Create a new database on the new hosting account
    4) Run the backup script on the new database (if the domain name is the same then you don't need to edit the script. Otherwise you need to do a search and replace on the domain name and swap out the old for new)
    5) FTP the files to the new hosting account
    6) Edit the wp_config.php file with the new database credentials.

    I can do this service for you if you're interested. Just PM me.

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  • Profile picture of the author briancassingena
    I have just started working with a free plugin called xcloner. It apparently makes a full backup of database, files, images, posts etc and saves it somewhere on your server. Then you can restore that image to another site. Haven't tried that yet though, let me know how you go
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  • Profile picture of the author webapex
    I hear from flipping pros that many (particularly rookie) buyers would rather avoid the hosting setup chores. They suggest it's best to have a reseller hosting account so the complete site can be handed over, and you can collect s little reoccurring rent.
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    • Profile picture of the author paulie888
      Originally Posted by webapex View Post

      I hear from flipping pros that many (particularly rookie) buyers would rather avoid the hosting setup chores. They suggest it's best to have a reseller hosting account so the complete site can be handed over, and you can collect s little reoccurring rent.
      Hosting and site transfers are something newbies tend to look at with trepidation and anxiety, so I'd definitely throw that in as part of the package when selling a site on Flippa. You could definitely make things easier for the purchaser by offering a reseller account (and charging the associated fees which go with that), but of course not everyone will go for that. I've had good results with the WP Twin site cloner/backup tool, and this'll enable you to transfer Wordpress sites with minimal hassle.
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      • Profile picture of the author nulled
        if u newbie than i suggest go for any senior .... else go to fiverr where there are people who will do this for just 5 $
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  • Profile picture of the author monicac
    Thanq bro for the very quick reply!!!
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    • Profile picture of the author Mike Baker
      You may want to take a look at my Cloning & Backing Up Wordpress Blogs. It is a perfect solution for your needs.
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  • Profile picture of the author monicac
    ok guys thanks for all the suggestions!!!!
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  • Profile picture of the author sridhar
    I recommend BackupBuddy. Lets you do a full backup of your current site and restore it in a few clicks while maintaining the changed URLs.
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