Here is what you do to move it:

(A) Make a copy:

1 - Copy all of the files using your FTP or SFTP client. Another quick way of doing this is to use your File Manager (if you have a CPanel or similar control panel) and compress the whole HTML root directory into a Zip or TAR file, then download it.

2 - Make a backup of the MySQL database associated with the site, download it as a .sql file

Now to move it to another site:

1 - Restore the copied files to the HTML root of the new site. Again either use FTP/SFTP or use the File Manager and extract the archive file you made in the first step.

2- Create a new MySQL database and database user, give the user sufficient permission on the database. Make note of the database name, user name and password.

3 - Make a copy of the .sql file you made earlier. Now open this copy in a good text editor like PS Pad, BlueFish or Notepad++.

4 - Do a "search and replace", replacing all instances of "abcd.com" with "wxyz.com" - in other words change all your domain name references. Save the file.

5 - Import the file you just saved into your new MySQL database.

6 - On the new site edit the wp-config.php file to adjust the database name, username and password to match the new one.


And that's all there is to it!


Bill

Wow, I very much appreciate the detailed reply (thank you!) but eek!

Is that really the easiest way ??

In addition to the above, you will also need to change the path of the wordpress directory...from the old host to the new host, or else some plugins might not work.

And yes, this is the "easiest" way to move.

Actually, the easiest way by far is to use BackupBuddy (not an affiliate link). You can migrate a site with a few clicks. Not free, but worth the price if your time is valuable.

Steve

Okay, thanks guys!

Yeah, I hear ya. Thanks...

PM me, Would do it for a testimonial, I am launching a service for something similar to this for wordpress

Got your PM, Can't reply there, so I will reply here, it is a service about doing some wordpress stuff, it is about wordpress only. if you want some examples of wordpress sites I made just tell me in PM or give me a contact method

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I agree that BackupBuddy is the EASIEST way but there are also free WordPress plugins that will do most of this as well.

For me personally BackupBuddy is a HUGE time saver simply because of the volume of sites that need to be transferred to new domains or subdomains. Makes the process super simple and saves loads of time.

However, it is always a good idea that you also know how to do this manually in case you ever need to. Also, if a glitch does happen, you can easily figure it out. Usually when I encounter a 'glitch' it is because I didn't change the information in the wp-config file or the htaccess file can also cause problems.

Hope this helps, Leah

Your host should do this for free of cost. It is not a big deal to move the WP site from one domain to other.

Hi Fellow Austinite

Yes, you can jsut edit it in notepad.

The Database name, database username and password are the values you change here.

Nine times out of ten, localhost will stay localhost. Your new host will tell you if it needs to be something else.

I'd keep a copy with your original settings too, just in case.


/ ** MySQL settings - You can get this info from your web host ** //
/** The name of the database for WordPress */
define('DB_NAME', 'putyourdbnamehere');

/** MySQL database username */
define('DB_USER', 'usernamehere');

/** MySQL database password */
define('DB_PASSWORD', 'yourpasswordhere');

/** MySQL hostname */
define('DB_HOST', 'localhost');

Apparently I'm unable to PM because I have less than 50 posts. If I upgrade to War Room then I should be able to PM right?

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Just a note: if you are moving from a cpanel to a cpanel site, you can usually ask your new hosts to move it for you, give them your old user/pass and... whoosh... it's done.

I have to agree... BackupBuddy is an absolute must!!

I use it on all my sites and it works a charm!

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If you use cPanel you could actually take a cPanel backup and then restore it completely Or you gotto follow what Bill said.

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Just finished my site move....thanks for the tips here, really helped me out!

You should check out ManageWP.com

You can move your site easily with just few clicks, manage bunch of your site from one location, and some other stuff... plus it's still free I believe.

The easiest way to move a Wordpress site:

• Shutdown the server and then unplug it.
• Pack the server in a box. Make sure to use lots of packing peanuts.
• Have the box with the server shipped to the new location. I use UPS.
• At the new location, unpack the box, plug in the server, and power it on.
• Modify DNS settings.

That's all you have to do.

I can't tell if you're being sarcastic...

lookup movebuddy. Many posts here about it.

I usually use backupbuddy. This plugin does great.

HI Soundsgood,

did you see this thread : http://www.warriorforum.com/warriors...er-server.html

just PM me.

thanks

I was about to reply for help but I guess these guys have already helped you out..
haha.. Anyways.. Im just new to wordpress myself so I still lack some info about it..

WOWWWW :O so many answers with no easy solution ... :|
Man!! i hate to work JUST install Backupbuddy or duplicator plugin then just click on backup button and you are done it will take your files and database backup then 2nd thing what you need to do is access your hosting & place backup files there... let me actually break it down a little
It will give you 2 files most probably one will be your backup zip 2nd installer.php

now do the below steps:

www.YourWebsite.com / installer.php

rest you will understand once you will reach on that installer page everything is already written there.

In your control panel, head voer to your file manager, then go to your public_html file folder. Backup a copy on your site at abcd.com. Back a copy of its database also.

Create a folder for wxyz.com and paste all the backup files into it. Create a new database, user and password. Restore your db and change your wpconfig.php file with your new database name, user and password. Install a search and replace plugin and replace abcd.com with wxyz.com.

Or if you are transferring to a different web host, just take advantage on the free site transfer service of your new web host.