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Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

CosminNegoita — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:20:03 -0000

Thanks, I need to transfer WordPress and wasn't sure what I would have to do.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Sandeep — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:05:02 -0000

Thanks i am moving my wordpress to new server due to poor server performance.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Dsaraf — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:38:26 -0000

Hi Charles,

I have an issue with moving my wordpress site from one location to another. We modified the old location to point to the NEW site IP address then copied the HTTPDOCS file, backed up the database. Changed the existing site back to the one the is working with the PUBLIC DNS. Restored the database to an empty one BUT the new hosting company does not allow databases names without adding a prefix to the name. Restored the database to the new one, created a user that matched the previous database, unfortunately the username automatically inherited the same prefix that the database did, gave the admin account FULL access permissions to the DB. I modified the wp-config.php file to reflect the the new DB settings. I was able to get the site but this error came up:

Warning: call_user_func_array() [function.call-user-func-array]: First argument is expected to be a valid callback, 'mySearchFilter' was given in /home/p164h336/public_html/wp-includes/plugin.php on line 414

I compared all the plugins with the production site, deactivated and reactivated all the plugins and still, the error pops up. My guess is that, since the original database name cannot be created that I would have to modify the database itself with the new names or somehow fix the way the plugin works. Please help...Thanks in advance.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Nabtron — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:56:52 -0000

thanks

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Nabtron — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:56:19 -0000

check the details here is you want to switch domain name too

http://nabtron.com/how-to-transfer-wordpre...

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Nabtron — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 07:55:52 -0000

the article is moved to: http://nabtron.com/how-to-transfer-wordpre...

however the above link will forward you to same page too

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Nabeel — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:47:12 -0000

for those who get issues when transferring from domain to another, and having redirects or page layout issues, check out the step 4 on this page:

http://tech.nabtron.com/how...

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:59:20 -0000

Hi Stephen. Wordpress database is actually as simple as we thought.

I've done it myself that we only need to import the sql dump from the old site. However, i did it without reading any manual.. Hence, it's still better to know that there's a risk to take when u try this.

All i did was to copy the whole database to the new site. Then i amend the database accordingly to reflect the correct server setting. Then, i copy all the files to the new server, taking note of the config file to reflect the correct database setting. Done! :)

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Stephen — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:17:40 -0000

I saw a similar question in the comments, but didn't see an answer. If I follow the steps you mentioned, do I need to re-install all my plug-ins? I have over 10 being used on my site now and want to know if I have to re-install at the new host as well as reconfigure them? One in particular is NextGen. I have over 300 photographs and 20 galleries. I want to get around having to re-install NextGen if possible.

Thanks for the help.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:28:58 -0000

Hi Liesl! Sorry, found your comment in the spam section. Yes it works in different domains. :)

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Mon, 04 May 2009 09:32:03 -0000

Thanks J.R. for your visit. It's my pleasure to help. :)

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Adrian — Mon, 04 May 2009 02:35:25 -0000

Thank you very much for this tutorial. I will change a wordpress blog soon - it does sound very easy to do.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Liesl — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 20:14:57 -0000

Hi Charles, I have a question. What if I want to have a different domain when switching hosts? Would this method still work? If not, what would I need to do to transfer all my WordPress stuff?

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Traveler — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:40:07 -0000

thanks for this tutorial.. really helpful

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:01:49 -0000

Thanks Eric! :) Nice to see ya.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Eric — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:36:36 -0000

Just wanted to thank you for a great post on moving Wordpress! Short, sweet, and it WORKS! Thanks very much.

eric

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:42:40 -0000

See ya, Costa! :)

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Costa — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:01:35 -0000

Thanks! will check out the recommended plugin.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:31:01 -0000

Hi Costa, nice to meet you.
It's pretty complicated if you want to import only your posts. That's because you have to look into the actual tables in your database. I may not tried it myself yet. But you can try exporting only xxx_posts and xxx_comments and try if it works.
I do believe there must have some tools out there that can assist you in bringing your posts over. You may want to try the plugin in this url
http://technosailor.com/200...

Cheers!

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Costa — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:53:17 -0000

Hi,

I changed servers, but I don't want to import everything to the new server. I just want my old posts. can you advise on the most simple method?

Thanks.

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

donalyza — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:03:29 -0000

Hi just a quick question. When I transfer my site to another webhost, are all my settings that I have in WordPress dashboard will retain? Like do I have to change them all one by one. For instance, i'm using adsense deluxe plugin, do I have to paste all my codes again?

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Charles Lau — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:55:14 -0000

You are most welcome! Thanks for dropping by too.. :)

Re: How To Transfer WordPress From One Server To Another

Guest — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:42:17 -0000

Thanks Charles, I'm in the process right now and it's great to get good information like this.