How to Migrate Your WordPress Site with WPvivid

Dave Swift

May 29, 2020 — 3 min read

Discover the seamless process of migrating your WordPress site using WPvivid. Whether you're switching hosts, moving from staging to live, or changing your domain name, this guide offers a step-by-step approach to ensure a smooth transition. Learn from Dave at Profitable Tools as he navigates the migration of a print-on-demand business site from Cloudways to GridPane, demonstrating the effectiveness of WPvivid for both beginners and seasoned WordPress users.

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Key Moments in Site Migration

Choosing WPvivid for Migration: WPvivid stands out as a robust tool for WordPress site migration, offering both free and pro versions. Dave emphasizes its capability for incremental backups and migration without the need to purchase anything.
Preparing the Source and Destination Sites: The process begins with reviewing the existing setup, including themes and plugins on the source site, and comparing it to the relatively barren destination site hosted on GridPane.
Installing WPvivid and Initiating Migration: Dave guides through installing WPvivid on both sites, generating a unique key from the destination site, and using it to connect the two sites for migration.
Executing the Migration: The migration process is initiated with a few clicks, transferring all site content, including database and files, from the source to the destination site seamlessly.
Verifying the Migration Success: Post-migration, a thorough check reveals that all plugins, pages, and even the site appearance have been successfully migrated, demonstrating WPvivid’s efficiency.

Detailed Steps for a Successful Migration

Evaluate Your Current Site Setup: Before starting the migration, assess your source site's themes and plugins. This understanding will help ensure a smooth transition to the new environment.
Install WPvivid on Both Sites: Navigate to 'Plugins' > 'Add New' on both your source and destination WordPress dashboards. Search for WPvivid, install, and activate it.
Generate and Use the Migration Key: On the destination site, generate a unique migration key through WPvivid and paste it into the corresponding section on the source site to link the two.
Select Content for Migration: Choose to migrate the entire site by selecting 'database plus files' to ensure a comprehensive transfer.
Initiate the Migration Process: With everything set, start the migration. WPvivid will transfer all data from the source to the destination site efficiently.
Restore and Verify Migration: After the transfer, use WPvivid on the destination site to restore the migrated data. Check plugins, pages, and the overall site appearance to confirm the migration's success.

Conclusion and Best Practices

Migrating your WordPress site doesn't have to be daunting. WPvivid simplifies the process, making it accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise. While automatic migration offers convenience, Dave suggests downloading a backup and manually uploading it to the new host for added security, especially when moving from a less reliable host. Always establish a backup schedule on your new host to safeguard your site's data.

For further assistance, explore dedicated tutorials or reach out for support within the WordPress community. Remember, a successful migration is just the beginning. Regular backups and updates are crucial for maintaining a secure and efficient WordPress site.