Learn How to Move a Wordpress Website
What you'll learn
- Move a Wordpress website from one domain and/or web host, to another.
- Know various reasons why you need to move a website from one domain or host to another.
- Understand the main steps involved in the move.
- Install Wordpress on a web host using automated installers.
- Download Wordpress script files from one website and upload them to another.
- Download the Wordpress Database from one website and import them into another.
- Use a text editor to edit the wp-config.php file, allowing Wordpress to communicate with a database.
- Setup redirects in an htaccess file so that one website will redirect automatically to another, preserving web page rankings as far as possible.
- Know what to check on the new website to make sure the move was 100% successful.
- Know two free WordPress plugins that can move your site from one web host to another.
Requirements
- No prior knowledge is required for taking this course.
- All instructions are given in an over-the-shoulder way, so students can follow along.
Description
Ready to Move Your WordPress Site Without the Headache?
Moving a standard HTML site from one web host to another used to be as simple as copying and pasting your files. Easy, right? But when it comes to WordPress, things can feel a bit more complicated.
That’s because WordPress isn’t just a bunch of files. It’s a script that stores your website’s content (like pages and posts) in a database. So when you move your WordPress site, you’re not just moving files – you’re also moving the database. And here’s the kicker: even after moving both, your site still won’t work until you connect the script to the database correctly.
Sound daunting? Don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.
In this course, I’ll walk you through the entire process, step by step. Whether you prefer a hands-on manual method or an automated way to make it all a little easier, I’ll show you both. You’ll get to look over my shoulder as I move real sites that I own. You can follow along and repeat the steps on your own site – it’s like having a personal guide by your side.
And the best part? Apart from your hosting and WordPress site, everything else you need is completely free.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why you might need to move your WordPress site (and how to know when it’s necessary).
A simple breakdown of the steps involved, plus detailed video tutorials to guide you through the entire process.
How to move your WordPress files and database from one domain or host to another.
How to edit your WordPress configuration file to make sure the script and database communicate properly.
How to create redirects so your old site points visitors to your new one seamlessly.
How to check and make sure your move was a success.
A few plugins that make the whole process faster and easier.
Whether you’re upgrading your hosting, changing your domain, or just tidying things up, this course will give you the confidence to move your WordPress site without stress.
Let’s make your site move smooth, simple, and stress-free. I’ll be right here to guide you through it.
Ready to get started? Let’s move that site!
Who this course is for:
- Anyone that needs or wants to move a Wordpress website from one host to another, or one domain name to another.
- Anyone interested in learning more about Wordpress.
- This course is only for Wordpress websites, so is not for people wanting to move other types of sites.
Instructor
- 4.6 Instructor Rating
- 45,238 Reviews
- 205,544 Students
- 29 Courses
I have written and published a number of books that are available on Amazon, including books on WordPress ("WordPress for Beginners 2025") and Self-Publishing ("Self-Publishing on Amazon 2025"). I also run a website called ezSEONews, where I provide tutorials on a number of skills required for running a successful website.
As an ex-schoolteacher, I hope I can make complicated topics simple to understand. I certainly enjoy trying!