I searched, but didn’t find any mention of how to migrate an existing LIVE WordPress site to my local drive for developing. I’m talking about making a lot of developments offline, using my live site as a starting point. Then, after making the changes, uploading it back to my host to go live again.
Certainly, by this time, there is an application to assist with that. Isn’t there?
]]>1) I’ve logged into the new cPanel and created a new MySQL database, user and password. I then downloaded WordPress to my computer. I want to upload it and store it in new folder, for example www.mynewsite.com/new – to keep from overwriting the existing site. Will this work?
2) My other question is I have no idea where or what to upload the files to? I thought it was via an ftp site- I have a temporary ftp host so I uploaded the wordpress files there but when I go to the website and bring up www.mynewsite.com/new nothing shows up to continue with the install and login.
What am I missing or not doing – I know it’s gotta be something simple I’m not figuring out…
Thanks!
]]>Error establishing a database connection
This either means that the username and password information in your wp-config.php file is incorrect or we can’t contact the database server at localhost. This could mean your host’s database server is down.
Are you sure you have the correct username and password?
Are you sure that you have typed the correct hostname?
Are you sure that the database server is running?
If you’re unsure what these terms mean you should probably contact your host. If you still need help you can always visit the WordPress Support Forums.”
None of the proposed errors are the case. I should have a screen that allows me to configure my database, etc.
FYI – I am leaving out the wp-config.php file on the upload. That was the training I received from Lynda.com
If you have a minute, I’d love some feedback. Thanks!
]]>I have read alot of post on how to switch over by export the file from blogger. I understand that part. What I don’t get is how to install the wordpress file it self? I have enter in the url section www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin/install.php and it tells me that this link is not found and I can’t create a wordpress blog with my domain.
Do I have to change something in blogger like change back to my www.domain.blogspot.com in order for me to create a wordpress blog? Or is there something else that I’m missing to do?
Can someone help me with this Thanks
Naoko
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