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How much to migrate a WP site to new server?

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  • 25-01-2014 2:09pm
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    DizzyOC
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭


    Hi folks,

    I've built a wordpress site for someone & it's come to the time where I have to move it on to their server & I have no time/knowledge to do so.

    How much would it cost to hire one of you to move the damn thing on to their server and make it live?

    It's a WP site with the uDesign theme running. Estimated time of job & quotes appreciated.

    Many thanks,

    D.
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    daymobrew
    Registered Users Posts: 6,494 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    I know that theme.

    These days I use WP Migrate DB to change the urls and paths in the database and simply import the modified db with phpMyAdmin.

    Before accessing the new site I copy/FTP the plugins and uploaded files to the new area.

    Aside: Did you create a child theme? If not, have you edited any of the core theme files? (not a good idea).


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    KonFusion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 2,588 Mod ✭✭✭✭KonFusion


    This gist might come in handy to save you using a plugin:
    UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = replace(option_value, 'http://oldwebsiteurl.com', 'http://newsiteurl.com') WHERE option_name = 'home' OR option_name = 'siteurl';
 
UPDATE wp_posts SET guid = replace(guid, 'http://oldwebsiteurl.com', 'http://newsiteurl.com');
 
UPDATE wp_posts SET post_content = replace(post_content, 'http://oldwebsiteurl.com', 'http://newsiteurl.com');

    Alternatively you could probably pay someone 50-100 quid to do it. (Don't forget to backup everything before hand)


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    MyPeopleDrankTheSoup
    Registered Users Posts: 2,711 ✭✭✭MyPeopleDrankTheSoup


    man it's honestly a piece of piss. just setup the mysql on the server, mysqlexport the local stuff and import. FTP all the files. and then change around the URL as KonFusion says. I remember running into a small bit of trouble with the old URL being in the mysql but it was easily fixed.

    some guy on oDesk should be able to do it for $30 MAX. post here if you need help writing your job posting as there's a few tricks to separate the oDesk wheat from the chaff.


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    #5
    DizzyOC
    Registered Users Posts: 55 ✭✭DizzyOC


    Hi folks,

    This one needed to be done asap - and I got put in touch with someone that did it for me for 50 quid - all's well that ends well! Though thank you for the advice, I've taken your comments on board and will try to figure it out for the future.

    Remember though, what's a peace of piss to you is not necessarily so for others! I'm a designer but can handle a fair amount of techie stuff but when it comes to 'database', 'mysql' & 'phpmyadmin' I tend to shut down!

    Thanks again - comments & encouragement appreciated :)

    D


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