How to Transfer wordpress.com Site
Navigating the complexities of managing your online content can be challenging, especially when it involves data transfer between platforms. Whether you're looking to back up your site, migrate to another service, or ensure a local copy of your website's data, understanding how to export and import data effectively is crucial. This guide is a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to transfer WordPress.com site to Bluehost, offering step-by-step instructions to make the process as smooth as possible.
Export Site
To export your current WordPress.com site, please follow these instructions:
- Access your WordPress.com dashboard.
- Select Tools from the side navigation menu.
- Then click Export.
- Scroll down and click the Download Export File button.
Import Site
To import your WordPress exported file to Bluehost, please follow these instructions:
- Log in to your Bluehost Account Manager.
- In the left-hand menu, click Websites.
- Click the WORDPRESS ADMIN button located next to the website you want to manage.
- Select Tools from the left navigation menu to the left.
- Then click Import from the sub-menu.
- Scroll down, then click the Download Export File button.
- After installation, navigate to the WordPress menu and select Run Importer.
- Upload your exported file from WordPress.com by clicking the Choose File button.
- Click the Upload file and import button.
- Create or assign an author or authors to edit and save the imported content.
- Mark the checkbox labeled Download and import file attachments.
- To finish the migration, click on the Submit button.
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Summary
It is easy to transfer WordPress.com site with the step-by-step guide that we have outlined for you here. Remember to install WordPress on your domain prior to commencing the migration process. We also recommend you consider adjusting the PHP memory, upload size, and execution time to accommodate larger websites.
If you have a WordPress.com website and are in need of a dependable WordPress hosting service, consider moving your site to Bluehost.
Read this article on How to Migrate a WordPress Site to Bluehost to smoothly transfer your web content and make the most of Bluehost's hosting services.
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