Free WordPress Migration in 60 Seconds
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This video demonstrates a free and straightforward method to migrate a WordPress website to a new host using the Migrate Guru plugin. The process involves installing the plugin on both the source and destination sites, connecting them with a migration key, and letting the plugin handle the transfer automatically.
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[00:14]
Overview of the migration process
The video introduces two websites: a development site and a destination site, and explains the goal of migrating the entire site.
[00:38]
Installing the plugin
Install and activate the Migrate Guru plugin on the development site via the WordPress admin.
[00:52]
Configuring the source site
Enter your email, check the agreement box, and click migrate. Then select your hosting company or choose 'Other Host' if not listed.
[01:09]
Setting up the destination site
Install and activate the same plugin on the destination site, then expand the 'Migration Key' section and copy the key.
[01:22]
Completing the migration
Paste the migration key into the source site and click migrate. The process takes a few minutes depending on site size.
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What is the name of the free plugin used for WordPress migration?
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What is the name of the free plugin used for WordPress migration?
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Migrate Guru
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What is the first step in the migration process?
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What is the first step in the migration process?
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Install and activate the plugin on both the source and destination sites.
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What is the purpose of the migration key?
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What is the purpose of the migration key?
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To connect the source and destination sites for migration.
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How long does the migration process typically take?
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How long does the migration process typically take?
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A few minutes, depending on the size of the website.
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What should you do if your hosting provider is not listed in the plugin?
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What should you do if your hosting provider is not listed in the plugin?
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Select your hosting company, or click 'Other Host' if it's not listed.
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💡 Key Takeaways
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Plugin-based migration
Shows a free, automated method that avoids manual file transfers, making it accessible to non-technical users.
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Migration key requirement
Highlights the need for a secure connection between sites, which is a key step in the process.
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Time depends on site size
Sets realistic expectations for users, emphasizing that larger sites take longer to migrate.
01:22Full Transcript
[00:01] new host without losing a single file, post or plug-in? In this video, I'll show you the easiest and totally free way to migrate your WordPress website from one host to another host. I have two websites right here. One is
[00:16] write.runnersvfx.com. [music] This is my destination site. And next is blogging.com. This is my development site. I want to migrate my this entire
[00:28] website [music] on this website. So let's see how we're going to do it. To to install a plug-in. Hover your mouse over plugins and click on add new. We are installing plug-in on our development site. So here, search for
[00:41] Migrate Guru. Install and activate this plug-in. Click on install now. So on this page, type your email and check this box and click on migrate. On this page, you have to select your hosting company. If you do not see your hosting,
[00:56] simply click on other host. So now we need a migration key. To get it, let's go to your destination site and we're going to install the same plug-in. Install and activate this [music] plug-in on the destination site as well.
[01:09] Now same type of window will appear. So this time go to this migration key and expand this option. Copy the key by clicking here. So key has been copied. Paste the key and click on migrate. [music]
[01:24] So this process may takes few minutes depending on the size of your website. And we have successfully migrated our this website to this
