Going from dev to online

  • Developed everything I can…use the themes, plug ins etc etc on my local site.. finish up some articles.. once done I will upload to a real live server… or just do it all now online? Is it hard migrating then? Will my plugins and themes all work? Thanks

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

  • Plugins and themes will work, but their settings as you presently have them are stored in the database. So, that is one factor to be considered while deciding whether or not to do a database export/import via phpMyAdmin and then using some SQL to update its URLs.

    A second factor there would be the matter of uploads. If you have many at all, a database export/import will ultimately be the simplest way to move the site and have everything working as it should. To do that would require making a database and SQL user, adding that info to a new or edited wp-config.php file, importing and editing the database tables (URL) and then also uploading at least /wp-content/themes/ and /wp-content/uploads/.

    If you have no (or few) uploads to be concerned about, a Dashboard export/import could work.

    Yes local development and then upload to live server is very practical.
    There are a few aspects which live host do which are difficult on localhost, these include sending email and FTP updates, so don’t fuss with testing these on localhost.
    I very strongly advise that you use a plugin like “DUPLICATOR” to look after the upload and database transfer as well as the “moving WordPress” issues.

    We develop locally or on a live test server, then when ready we deploy to the domain. ‘Duplicator’ plugin makes this simple.

    It will pack up you website into a zip, which you download with an installer file, upload the two and run the installer. It could not be any easier:)

Viewing 3 replies - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • The topic ‘Going from dev to online’ is closed to new replies.