{"id":36089,"date":"2024-04-17T14:51:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T14:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=36089"},"modified":"2026-03-13T08:54:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T08:54:40","slug":"how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Migrate a WordPress Site: 3 Best Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are dozens of ways to move a site, and most of them <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work, but choosing the right one for your setup can save hours of confusion, plugin errors, security, or even downtime. You\u2019ve probably heard the horror stories: blank pages, broken images, lost SEO rankings. Let\u2019s avoid all that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, you\u2019ll get two clear paths on how to migrate a WordPress site:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quick, plugin-based migration (great for most users)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A detailed manual method (ideal for full control and tricky setups)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Should you migrate?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrating your WordPress site isn\u2019t something you do for fun. It usually starts with a problem, or a bunch of little annoyances that add up. Here are some real reasons users on forums gave for making the switch:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosting prices keep going up every year. iPage keeps raising prices, time to move.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your site is so slow, even after optimization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re worried about security. Your host doesn\u2019t offer any real protection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The support is a nightmare. It takes days to get a reply.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any of these sound familiar, it might be time to move your site. Some people move for better support or security. Others want faster loading, especially if their current host can\u2019t keep up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re looking for better speed and optimization out of the box, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/hosting\/managed-wordpress-hosting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">managed hosting platforms like 10Web<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer 1-click automated migration and a built-in performance boost. We\u2019ll explore this option as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Pre-migration checklist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you hit \u201cmigrate,\u201d take 10 minutes to prep your site. This quick checklist can save you hours of debugging later.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Back up everything<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you&#8217;re using a plugin to migrate, <\/span><b>always<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make a full backup first. That means both:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (themes, plugins, media)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>database<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (posts, pages, users, settings)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a trusted plugin like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\"><b>UpdraftPlus<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/backwpup\/\"><b>BackWPup<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and store your backups <\/span><b>offsite<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, somewhere on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropbox<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/workspace.google.com\/intl\/en-US\/products\/drive\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Drive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aws.amazon.com\/s3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon S3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Deactivate non-essential plugins<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caching plugins (like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WP Super Cache<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/w3-total-cache\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">W3 Total Cache<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), security plugins, and performance boosters can interfere with the migration process. Multiple users reported broken links or blank pages until they deactivated these. Turn them off before migrating, and re-enable them once everything\u2019s live and tested.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Put the site in maintenance mode<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your site gets frequent traffic or transactions (e.g. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/woocommerce-glossary\/what-is-woocommerce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WooCommerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), activate a simple maintenance mode plugin. This prevents new changes during migration that might get lost in the move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Check hosting compatibility<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some hosts block migration tools, limit file size, or have aggressive security settings. If you&#8217;re migrating manually, make sure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your new host supports the latest PHP and MySQL versions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File upload limits (like <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upload_max_filesize<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are high enough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/glossary\/ftp-sftp\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTP<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.phpmyadmin.net\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">phpMyAdmin<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>A risk-free way to test<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might be worried about breaking your site, but modern solutions can help with that. If you&#8217;re using 10Web, its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/automated-wordpress-migration\/\"><b>1-click migration tool<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creates a full copy of your site on their servers, without touching your live version. You can test everything safely before pointing your domain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next up, we\u2019ll walk through 3 methods on how to migrate a WordPress site, so you can choose the one that fits best.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. How to manually migrate a WordPress site (step-by-step)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual migration gives you full control over your WordPress site move, and it\u2019s often the fallback when plugins fail. If your site is large, complex, or uses custom configurations, this is your safest route. That said, take it step by step. This is the one point where people break things, so take it slow here.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 1: Choose your new host<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose a host that supports WordPress and matches your performance needs. Check for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PHP 7.4 or higher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MySQL 5.7 or higher<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTP and phpMyAdmin access<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/glossary\/ssl-certificate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SSL support<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Step 2: Backup your files via FTP<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use an FTP client like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/filezilla-project.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FileZilla<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to connect to your site and download everything from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/public_html\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/www\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directory. Always ZIP the entire <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-content<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> folder, it saves time and keeps my uploads, themes, and plugins intact.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 3: Export your database<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to <\/span><b>phpMyAdmin<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, select your WordPress database, and hit <\/span><b>Export<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Quick<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>SQL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This creates a file with all your content, settings, and structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common mistake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Exporting the wrong database. Double-check the name in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file before exporting. This <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.sql<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file is what brings your content and settings over. Don\u2019t lose it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 4: Create a MySQL Database on Your New Host<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your host\u2019s control panel (like cPanel or the 10Web dashboard) to create a fresh MySQL database for your site. Here&#8217;s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your hosting account<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to <\/span><b>Databases<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &gt; <\/span><b>MySQL Databases<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-.png\" width=\"3023\" height=\"1688\" class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"how to migrate a wordpress site\" \/><br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter a name for your new database and create it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add a <\/span><b>user<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and set a strong password<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assign the user to your new database with <\/span><b>all privileges<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save the database name, username, password, and host (usually <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">localhost<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but check your host\u2019s settings) somewhere secure, you\u2019ll need them in Step 7 when editing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5: Upload your files<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your database ready, now move your site files (this includes your WordPress core, themes, plugins, media, etc.) to the new host. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your <\/span><b>FTP client<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (like FileZilla)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connect to your new host using your FTP credentials<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload your full WordPress directory to the root folder\u2014usually <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/public_html\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/www\/<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you zipped your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-content<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> folder earlier, upload and <\/span><b>extract it<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> directly on the server (some panels like cPanel let you do this easily)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your files power your site\u2019s look and functionality. If you miss one plugin or theme file, the site may break or look wrong.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Common mistake:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Uploading files into the wrong directory. Make sure you&#8217;re uploading to the root of the new site, not a subfolder, unless that&#8217;s intentional.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 6: Import the database<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that your new MySQL database is ready and the files are in place, it\u2019s time to fill it with your old site\u2019s data.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your new host\u2019s control panel, open <\/span><b>phpMyAdmin<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the database you just created (on the left panel)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click the <\/span><b>Import<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tab at the top<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Choose File<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and upload the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.sql<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file you exported earlier<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Go<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to run the import<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may take a minute. Don\u2019t refresh or click away until you see a success message.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 7: Edit <\/b><b>wp-config.php<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your new site&#8217;s files, locate <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll need to update the following lines:<\/span><\/p>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_NAME', 'your_db_name' );<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_USER', 'your_db_user' );<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'your_password' );<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' ); \/\/ or your host's DB server<\/span><\/pre>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One typo here, and your site won\u2019t load. Double-check every line, and don\u2019t leave extra spaces.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 8: Update DNS<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to your domain registrar (like GoDaddy, Namecheap, etc.) and change your domain\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.hubspot.com\/website\/nameserver\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nameservers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or IP address to point to your new host. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/glossary\/dns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DNS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> changes can take up to 48 hours to fully update worldwide. While you wait, your old site may still be visible, this is normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Step 9: Post-migration testing<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before telling the world, double-check:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are all your <\/span><b>pages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>posts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> loading?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do <\/span><b>forms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>login<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><b>checkout<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is <\/span><b>SSL<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> active? (use a plugin like Really Simple SSL if needed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test performance with <\/span><b>PageSpeed Insights<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. How to migrate a WordPress site: The simplest way\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the previous method felt like a lot, it is. For a zero-stress alternative, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360020830260-What-Is-10Web-Manager-Plugin-Used-For\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10Web Manager Plugin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/automated-wordpress-migration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-click automated migration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that copies your site to 10Web hosting without touching the live version. It\u2019s perfect if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to test a new host <\/span><b>risk-free<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your current site is too big for most free plugins<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/page-speed-booster\/\"><b>PageSpeed improvements<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> without extra tools<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how it works:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"black\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install the <\/span><b>10Web Manager<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plugin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload it via your <\/span><b>WP admin &gt;\u00a0 Plugins &gt; Add New<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click <\/span><b>Migrate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and choose a datacenter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Done: your site is copied, and performance is auto-tested<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once migrated, you\u2019ll get a report comparing your old vs. new site speed. You can explore the copy, test changes, and only go live once you\u2019re ready. Your live site stays untouched until you update your DNS, so you can try everything safely first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Plugin-based migration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you can use other plugins to migrate your site. These tools are especially helpful for smaller sites or if you&#8217;re staying within WordPress-to-WordPress environments. The right plugin depends on your site size, hosting setup, and how comfortable you are troubleshooting when things don\u2019t go perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First of all, use these plugins if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want a fast, no-code migration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your site is under 1\u20132 GB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re moving from one WordPress host to another<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re okay doing basic setup and clicking through options<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid these plugins if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your site is very large or includes lots of custom server configurations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your host restricts certain file operations or large uploads<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve tried and failed with plugin migration before (then go manual or managed)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Popular migration plugins compared<\/b><\/h3>\n<table class=\"tenweb-table-new\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Plugin<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Free version limitations<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ideal for<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Not ideal for<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Pros<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Cons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/duplicator\/\"><b>Duplicator<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free version doesn\u2019t support large\/multisite sites<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developers who want control<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners needing simplicity<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full site backup + installer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Setup can be tricky for beginners<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wpvivid-backuprestore\/\"><b>WPvivid<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free up to ~2GB; remote storage in free version<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sites with lots of media<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts with tight file permissions<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to use, supports offsite backups<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UI isn\u2019t the cleanest<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/updraftplus\/\"><b>UpdraftPlus<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focused on backup; migration requires premium<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular backups + basic migration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving to a new domain (extra config needed)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reliable backups<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration feature not fully free<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/all-in-one-wp-migration\/\"><b>All-in-One WP Migration<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free version caps at <\/span><b>512MB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (source of many Reddit complaints)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very small websites<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium to large sites<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple, beginner-friendly<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File size limit unless you pay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/migrate-guru\/\"><b>Migrate Guru<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No size limits<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Large websites (especially over 2GB)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sites on unsupported hosts<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast, cloud-based, no storage needed<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t migrate from localhost setups<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Real user tip: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This worked great until I hit a size limit. Found out the free version of AIO WP Migration stops at 512MB, which wasn\u2019t even half my site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Troubleshooting common errors<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you follow every step of how to migrate a WordPress site to a new host, things can still go sideways. Here are the most common post-migration problems, and how to fix them, based on real-world user reports and forum advice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Blank page after login<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is usually caused by corrupt <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">functions.php,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">p<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lugin conflicts, or missing PHP version support on the new host. Here\u2019s how to fix:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for typos (check DB_USER and DB_NAME)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rename the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/plugins\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> folder via FTP to deactivate all plugins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WP_DEBUG<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to surface the actual error<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Database connection errors<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those types of errors are pretty common and are a result of wrong database credentials in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp-config.php,u<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ser not being assigned to the database, or database not being imported correctly. To fix this, you should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recheck:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<pre><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_NAME', 'your_db_name' );<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_USER', 'your_username' );<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_PASSWORD', 'your_password' );<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">define( 'DB_HOST', 'localhost' );<\/span><\/pre>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your MySQL user has <\/span><b>ALL privileges<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-import the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.sql<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file into the correct database<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Images not showing or broken<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration can work, but half of your media could be gone or not load properly. The reason for this can be wrong media paths or missing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">uploads\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> files, uncleared cache, or permissions errors on uploaded files. Here are ways to correct this:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verify that your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/wp-content\/uploads\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> folder was fully transferred<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/better-search-replace\/\"><b>Better Search Replace<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plugin to update media URLs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear browser and server cache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-check that images have proper permissions (usually <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">644<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. URLs not updating<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your domain changed (e.g., <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dev.site.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">yoursite.com<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), internal links may still point to the old one. So, let\u2019s fix it this way:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/better-search-replace\/\"><b>Better Search Replace<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to update all mentions of the old URL in your database<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regenerate permalinks: Settings &gt; Permalinks &gt; Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Emails not sending<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When dealing with contact forms on your website, you might find that it works but no emails are coming through. This is often due to the new host blocking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wp_mail() <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or missing SMTP configuration. To correct this<\/span><b>:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Install a plugin like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wpmailsmtp.com\/\"><b>WP Mail SMTP<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up mail sending using your host\u2019s SMTP or a service like Gmail, Mailgun, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>SEO &amp; email considerations<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migration doesn\u2019t only deal with your internal files. It\u2019s also what your users (and Google) see after the move. So, here are important <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/wordpress-glossary\/what-is-wordpress-seo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SEO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tips to keep in mind:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up <\/span><b>301 redirects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your URLs change<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Re-submit your <\/span><b>sitemap<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/search.google.com\/search-console\/about\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Search Console<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>Better Search Replace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to fix old internal links<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your permalink structure the same to preserve rankings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t panic, Google won\u2019t penalize you for a move <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you set it up right. As for emails, if it\u2019s hosted with your old provider, you\u2019ll need to migrate it too, or set up new DNS records. Use your new host\u2019s mail service, or connect to Gmail or Zoho via DNS settings (MX records, SPF, DKIM).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final thoughts: Migration made easy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrating a WordPress site can feel overwhelming, but with the right method and a bit of prep, it\u2019s totally doable. Now you know how to migrate a WordPress site manually, use a plugin, or choose a managed solution like 10Web. The key is choosing what works best for your site\u2019s size, setup, and goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take your time, double-check the details, and don\u2019t forget to test everything before going live. A smooth migration today means less stress and better performance tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, you want to skip the hassle? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/automated-wordpress-migration\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10Web<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers free, one-click migration plus automatic speed optimization. Test a better host without touching your live site!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>FAQ<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Will my SEO rankings drop after migration?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Not if you follow best practices. When you transfer your WordPress site to a new host, make sure to set up 301 redirects for any URL changes, resubmit your sitemap in Google Search Console, and keep your permalink structure intact. That way, your rankings stay safe.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How long does a migration take?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">It depends on your method. Manual migrations take 1-2 hours. Plugin-based or automated tools (like 10Web) can move your WordPress site to a new host in under 10 minutes with no technical effort.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Will I lose my email?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Only if you forget to migrate it or update DNS settings. If your email was hosted with your old provider, make sure to configure new MX records or move to a third-party service like Gmail. This is often overlooked when people transfer a website to a new host.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Is plugin migration safe?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Yes, if your site is within plugin limits. Always back up first. Tools like Duplicator and WPvivid are great for small-to-medium sites, but for larger ones or when plugins fail, a managed solution might be safer.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">What\u2019s the easiest way to migrate a WordPress site?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Using a managed hosting platform like 10Web. They handle everything, from file transfers to database imports, in one click. It\u2019s one of the simplest answers to how to migrate a WordPress site to a new host without breaking anything.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Can you export an entire WordPress site?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Yes. You can export your files using FTP and your database via phpMyAdmin, or let a migration plugin do it for you automatically.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">How much does it cost to migrate a WordPress site?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Many options are free. Plugins like All-in-One WP Migration offer free tools (with limits), and hosts like 10Web include free 1-click migration when you transfer your WordPress site to a new host using their platform.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Can I transfer a WordPress site to another account or host?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Definitely. You can move your site to a new host or between accounts on the same host, as long as you have access to your files and database.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Do I need to change URLs manually?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Only if your domain name changes. Use a plugin like Better Search Replace to update all internal links after migration, especially when moving from staging to production.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">What if the plugin crashes mid-way?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Try a different method or switch to a more robust solution. If plugin-based migrations keep failing, hosts like 10Web can handle the process automatically, including large sites and full performance optimization.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"faq-shortcode\">\n    <p class=\"faq_title\">Can I test my site on a new host without taking the old one down?<\/p>\n    <div class=\"faq_content\">Yes! Platforms like 10Web let you clone your live site to a temporary subdomain. You can test everything before going live, no need to update DNS until you&#8217;re ready.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are dozens of ways to move a site, and most of them can work, but choosing the right one for your setup can save hours of confusion, plugin errors, security, or even downtime. You\u2019ve probably heard the horror stories: blank pages, broken images, lost SEO rankings. Let\u2019s avoid all that. In this guide, you\u2019ll get two clear paths on&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":34921,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":"","tenweb_blog_toc":"<ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#should-you-migrate\">Should you migrate?<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#pre-migration-checklist\">Pre-migration checklist<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1-back-up-everything\">1. Back up everything<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2-deactivate-non-essential-plugins\">2. Deactivate non-essential plugins<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3-put-the-site-in-maintenance-mode\">3. Put the site in maintenance mode<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4-check-hosting-compatibility\">4. Check hosting compatibility<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#a-risk-free-way-to-test\">A risk-free way to test<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#1-how-to-manually-migrate-a-wordpress-site-step-by-step\">1. How to manually migrate a WordPress site (step-by-step)<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-1-choose-your-new-host\">Step 1: Choose your new host<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-2-backup-your-files-via-ftp\">Step 2: Backup your files via FTP<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-3-export-your-database\">Step 3: Export your database<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-4-create-a-mysql-database-on-your-new-host\">Step 4: Create a MySQL Database on Your New Host<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-6-import-the-database\">Step 6: Import the database<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-7-edit-wp-config-php\">Step 7: Edit wp-config.php<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-8-update-dns\">Step 8: Update DNS<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step-9-post-migration-testing\">Step 9: Post-migration testing<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#2-how-to-migrate-a-wordpress-site-the-simplest-way\">2. How to migrate a WordPress site: The simplest way\u00a0<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#3-plugin-based-migration\">3. Plugin-based migration<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#popular-migration-plugins-compared\">Popular migration plugins compared<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#troubleshooting-common-errors\">Troubleshooting common errors<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1-blank-page-after-login\">1. Blank page after login<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#2-database-connection-errors\">2. Database connection errors<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#3-images-not-showing-or-broken\">3. Images not showing or broken<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#4-urls-not-updating\">4. URLs not updating<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#5-emails-not-sending\">5. 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