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How to back up and restore a WordPress site

Back up both your WordPress files and database, store copies away from the server, then restore the files before importing the database. The manual ro…

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How to export WordPress site data to CSV, XML, or Excel

WordPress includes a built-in XML export for posts, pages, comments, taxonomies, custom fields, and users. CSV and Excel exports, advanced field selec…

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How to clone WordPress sites

To clone a WordPress site, copy its files and database to a new location, update the database connection, and safely replace the old URLs. The manual…

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How to manage backups for multiple WordPress sites

Each WordPress backup must include both the site files and database. You can manage a few sites manually with hosting tools, SFTP and WP-CLI, but a ce…

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How to reset and restore a WordPress site

Back up both your WordPress files and database before resetting anything. You can reset manually by creating a clean installation or clearing the data…

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How to migrate galleries between WordPress plugins

Migrating galleries between WordPress plugins is rarely a database-only job because each plugin stores images, albums, metadata and display settings d…

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How to migrate a membership site in WordPress

For a host or domain move, copy the complete WordPress files and database, then test the clone before changing DNS. If you are changing membership plu…

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How to back up and migrate a WordPress site

A complete WordPress backup includes the database and site files, including themes, plugins, uploads and configuration. You can move them manually wit…

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How to synchronize content between WordPress sites

For occasional transfers, use WordPress's built-in Tools > Export and Tools > Import screens, then check media, links, users and custom fields. For re…

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