Dear Christina, I've really screwed up this time. I'm moving my WP site to a new host and I changed the DNS settings before exporting my database and WP filesDear Christina,

I’ve really screwed up this time. I’m moving my WP site to a new host and I changed the DNS settings before exporting my database and WP files.

I’m unable to access the dashboard now and my old host is being uncooperative (account is active till end of the month). Do you have any ideas for me or should I just forget it & start fresh?

Mary


Dear Mary,

We’ve discussed this privately through email already but I wanted to share this with my readers. Unfortunately, you are having to start from scratch with your site but, look at it as a lesson learned. One you’ll NEVER have to learn again.

For anyone else contemplating a move, here are the steps to take to ensure you do it correctly and safely.

Moving from one host to another:. ...Click here to read the rest of this post at the "Dear Christina" Blog.

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Great Post Christina. Thanks for sharing.

Does WP DB backup manager back up pages too?

Changing hosts is scary, especially when doing it for a client. I usually have a WP test bed installed with dummy posts for trying out tasks that I'm not familiar with.

Just found your blog thru VAF. I'm so excited to keep reading.

Amy

Amy,
Glad you liked it. The backup manager only keeps your content that is located in your database, along with your site settings, comments, etc. To save theme files, etc you should use FTP to download them to your computer periodically.

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There's a plug-in called Wordpress Backup by Blog Traffic Exchange that will back up your uploads, plug-ins, and theme files hourly, daily, or weekly.

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Founder & Director, Golden Horseshoe Virtual Assistants Group

Janet,
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check that one out.
So far every other plugin, except the one I recommend in the post, hasn't done a great job.

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