How to build site when domain is already in use?

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Hi, if a person has a website on a domain and wants to build a new website without having any down time, how do you do it? Since the domain is in use by the old website, how can I use the same domain to build the new one?

I was thinking the answer was in some kind of redirect but then I couldn't figure it what to redirect where. Then I thought maybe build it in a subdomain but then I'd still have to move it to the root folder. I'm sure it's a simple solution, I just can't figure it out. :confused:
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  • Profile picture of the author saxatwork
    You can create a new folder or a subdomain under that domain and set up your new files in there. For example, if your website is http://www.yourdomain.com/ , you could create a folder under your domain (say, "newsite"), and access it as http;//www.yourdomain.com/newsite/ . If you create a subdomain with the same name, then you should be able to call it like http://newsite.yourdomain.com/ .

    But you can't have two "open for everyone" website setups running with the same web domain address if that's what you're asking.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kaistorm
      Thanks for the reply.

      Originally Posted by saxatwork View Post

      But you can't have two "open for everyone" website setups running with the same web domain address if that's what you're asking.
      No, I know you can't do that. As I said, I thought about the subdomain route but in the end I would want the new site to be http://www.yourdomain.com/ not http://newsite.yourdomain.com/ I figured there was some way to quickly migrate it over when it's done. I guess I'll just have to build it and move it, which will mean some downtime for the site. I've never moved a site before. I hope it doesn't take too long.

      Thanks
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  • Profile picture of the author topnichewebsites
    Make it a subdomain with a new database and work the site till you are happy. Once you are ready to replace the old site then either do it by hand or get a cloning plugin to help you move it quickly.

    Hope that answers your question, if not let us know.
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  • Profile picture of the author Kaistorm
    Thanks Michael, I guess it's time to get acquainted with cloning plugins.
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  • Profile picture of the author topnichewebsites
    No problems if you need help give me yell its really a matter of a few minutes (like 3or4) of downtime with a script and very easy done it 1000's of times
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  • Profile picture of the author Vikram Singh Rana
    hi, first make you new website using a subdomain. you can also create a sub directory to do that. Once you are done with that and have the final design. You can use back up buddy plugin to move the sites. Just make sure you back up both of them before any transfers and you can find all the easy instructions of moving sites within the back up buddy plugin documentation.

    thanks, hope it helps
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    • Profile picture of the author Brandon Tanner
      Why not just build / test the new site on your local computer? Then when it's ready, you can upload it to your server.

      If the new site consists of just HTML/CSS/Javascript files, then it can be tested locally, in your browser. If there is any PHP or MySQL involved, then you can use XAMPP or WAMP.

      I use XAMPP for testing PHP websites/scripts locally... it's a great piece of kit, and saves a TON of time.
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  • Profile picture of the author MammothStrength
    Another FREE Plugin that works well for site migration is DUPLICATOR
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  • Profile picture of the author UMS
    Note that the plugins mentioned by the last two posters will only work if you are running WordPress (BTW, Duplicator is my favourite).

    There was no mention of WordPress or any other technologies the website is using. It could be a simple static HTML website for all we know.
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  • Profile picture of the author Vikram Singh Rana
    Originally Posted by taalsib View Post

    Hi, if a person has a website on a domain and wants to build a new website without having any down time, how do you do it? Since the domain is in use by the old website, how can I use the same domain to build the new one?

    I was thinking the answer was in some kind of redirect but then I couldn't figure it what to redirect where. Then I thought maybe build it in a subdomain but then I'd still have to move it to the root folder. I'm sure it's a simple solution, I just can't figure it out. :confused:
    Hi,

    I think a simple redirect would be the most easy method but only if you have both the websited uploaded into servers or atleast files read for the the other website that needs to be switched. If you don't have the other site up and ready that would be a problem. Also keep in mind while using a 301 redirect, please keep the link structure same for the other duplicate site as it would be mere easy to implement 301 server side redirect. Just a few codes of lines would work in you .htaccess files.

    You can google a bit and find it your self if you wish to do it on your own or hire some to do it.

    Does it makes sense ?

    Also, the most important question is that what is the platform being used within your website if you have a hard coded website with files you can simply edit them there would not be a down time or if you are using any kind of cms you can use one of the above mentioned plugins.
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