WordPress Migration

To move your WordPress site from https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt/ to https://kohtcm.com/kyt/, you can use a migration plugin or perform a manual migration. Using a plugin is generally recommended for its simplicity.

Here’s a step-by-step guide using a common migration plugin like All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator:

Method 1: Using a WordPress Migration Plugin (Recommended)

This method automates most of the process, making it simpler and less prone to errors.

  1. Back Up Your Current Site:
    • On your old WordPress site (https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt/), install and activate a migration plugin such as All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator.
    • Navigate to the plugin’s export/backup section (e.g., Duplicator > Packages, or All-in-One WP Migration > Export).
    • Create a new package/export of your entire site (files, database, themes, plugins).
    • Download the generated archive file (usually a .zip or .wpress file) to your computer. If using Duplicator, you will also need to download the installer file (installer.php).
  2. Set Up New WordPress Site:
    • Ensure you have hosting set up for your new domain (https://kohtcm.com/kyt/).
    • Install a fresh copy of WordPress on https://kohtcm.com/kyt/.
  3. Import Your Site to the New Domain:
    • On your new WordPress site (https://kohtcm.com/kyt/), install and activate the same migration plugin you used on the old site.
    • If using All-in-One WP Migration:
      • Go to All-in-One WP Migration > Import.
      • Drag and drop the .wpress file you downloaded earlier, or select it from your computer.
      • The plugin will import your entire site. Once complete, it will prompt you to update permalinks.
    • If using Duplicator:
      • Upload both the archive .zip file and the installer.php file to the root directory of your new WordPress installation (https://kohtcm.com/kyt/).
      • Open your web browser and go to https://kohtcm.com/kyt/installer.php.
      • Follow the Duplicator installation wizard. It will guide you through setting up the database connection (you’ll need to create a new MySQL database and user via your hosting control panel, like cPanel, beforehand) and updating the URLs.
  4. Update Permalinks and Clear Cache:
    • After the migration, log in to the WordPress dashboard of your new site (https://kohtcm.com/kyt/wp-admin).
    • Go to Settings > Permalinks and simply click “Save Changes” (even if you don’t make any changes) to flush the permalinks and ensure all links work correctly.
    • If you use any caching plugins, clear their cache.
  5. Set Up 301 Redirects (Important for SEO):
    • To ensure visitors and search engines are directed from your old domain to the new one, set up 301 redirects. You can do this via your hosting control panel, by editing the .htaccess file on your old domain, or by using a redirection plugin on your old WordPress site (before it’s completely decommissioned or if you still have access).
    • Example .htaccess code for 301 redirect:# Redirect from old domain to new domain RewriteEngine On RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^easyaccsoft\.com$ [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^www\.easyaccsoft\.com$ RewriteRule (.*)$ https://kohtcm.com/kyt/$1 [R=301,L] (Make sure to place this at the top of your old domain’s .htaccess file.)
  6. Notify Google (Optional but Recommended):
    • If you use Google Search Console, you can notify Google about the site move to help maintain your search rankings.

Method 2: Manual Migration

This method requires more technical expertise and direct access to your server via FTP/SFTP and your database via phpMyAdmin.

  1. Back Up Files (Old Site):
    • Connect to your old site (https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt/) via FTP/SFTP and download all your WordPress files (including wp-content, wp-config.php, etc.) to your local computer.
  2. Export Database (Old Site):
    • Access phpMyAdmin (or similar database management tool) for your old site’s database.
    • Export your WordPress database as an .sql file.
  3. Create New Database (New Site):
    • On your new hosting account for https://kohtcm.com/kyt/, create a new MySQL database and a new user for it, assigning all privileges to the user. Note down the database name, username, and password.
  4. Import Database (New Site):
    • Access phpMyAdmin for your new database.
    • Import the .sql file you exported from your old site.
  5. Update Database URLs:
    • In the new database (via phpMyAdmin), locate the wp_options table (the wp_ prefix might be different, e.g., xyz_options).
    • Find the siteurl and home rows.
    • Edit the option_value for both to your new domain: https://kohtcm.com/kyt/.
  6. Upload Files (New Site):
    • Connect to your new site (https://kohtcm.com/kyt/) via FTP/SFTP.
    • Upload all the WordPress files you downloaded earlier to the root directory of your new WordPress installation.
  7. Edit wp-config.php (New Site):
    • Open the wp-config.php file on your new site.
    • Update the database connection details (DB_NAME, DB_USER, DB_PASSWORD, DB_HOST) to match the new database you created in step 3.
    • (Optional but Recommended for manual method) Add these lines to wp-config.php above the /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */ line, replacing with your new URL:PHPdefine('WP_HOME','https://kohtcm.com/kyt/'); define('WP_SITEURL','https://kohtcm.com/kyt/');
  8. Update Internal Links:
    • After migration, many internal links within your posts, pages, and media library might still point to the old domain.
    • Install a plugin like Better Search Replace on your new site.
    • Use it to search for https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt (and http://easyaccsoft.com/kyt) and replace it with https://kohtcm.com/kyt/. Do a “dry run” first before applying changes.
  9. Set Up 301 Redirects: (Refer to Step 5 in the plugin method).

Choose the method that you are most comfortable with. Using a plugin is generally less complex and faster for most users.

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To move your WordPress site from easyaccsoft.com/kyt/ to kohtcm.com/kyt/, here’s a clear, step-by-step plan:


🔁 Step 1: Prep & Backup

  1. Backup the entire site – both files and the database. Use a plugin like Duplicator or make manual backups via your hosting’s control panel (WPBeginner).
  2. Ensure kohtcm.com is correctly registered and pointing to your hosting with SSL enabled (Pagely, WPCrux – Cool WordPress Resources).

2. Copy Files & Database

  • If staying on same server: Simply copy the /kyt/ WordPress folder from easyaccsoft to kohtcm.
  • If switching hosts:
    • Export database (e.g., via phpMyAdmin).
    • Import it into a new database created for kohtcm (Pagely).

3. Update Configuration

  1. In wp-config.php on kohtcm, update DB credentials if needed.
  2. Run a search-and-replace tool (e.g., WP-CLI, Better Search Replace plugin, or via SQL) to update URLs: https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt → https://kohtcm.com/kyt This updates all media links, internal links, serialized data, etc. (Slim SEO, CodeCraftWP).

4. Set Up 301 Redirects

To direct traffic and preserve SEO from the old URLs, add this to the .htaccess in the old domain’s /kyt/ folder:

RewriteEngine On
RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} ^(www\.)?easyaccsoft\.com$ [NC]
RewriteRule ^kyt/(.*)$ https://kohtcm.com/kyt/$1 [R=301,L]

This ensures any link to easyaccsoft/kyt will automatically redirect to kohtcm/kyt (Slim SEO).


5. Clear Cache & Test

  • Clear any caching plugins and server-side caches.
  • Visit multiple pages on kohtcm to check everything loads properly: pages, media, links, admin backend.
  • Test some old URLs to confirm they redirect correctly to their new counterparts.

6. Notify Search Engines & Users

  1. Google Search Console – Switch your property to kohtcm.com, then use “Change of Address” tool or submit a new sitemap (IsItWP – Free WordPress Theme Detector).
  2. Optional: Place a banner or blog post on old site announcing the move.

✅ Quick Summary Table

StepTask
1Backup files & database
2Copy/import site to kohtcm.com/kyt/
3Update database URLs and wp-config.php
4Redirect old URLs with 301 via .htaccess
5Clear cache, test functionality & redirects
6Notify Google and optionally your users

Following this approach will help you successfully move the WordPress site while preserving SEO and visitor access.


If you’d like, I can also recommend specific migration plugins, provide the exact .htaccess snippet—or walk you through using Duplicator. Just say the word!

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Moving WordPress from easyaccsoft.com/kyt to kohtcm.com/kyt

Here’s a step-by-step guide to migrate your WordPress site:

Before You Begin

  1. Backup both your WordPress files and database from the current site
  2. Ensure you have access to both hosting accounts
  3. Have FTP/SFTP credentials for both sites

Migration Steps

1. Backup Current Site

  • Use a plugin like All-in-One WP Migration, Duplicator, or UpdraftPlus
  • Or manually:
  • Export database via phpMyAdmin
  • Download all files via FTP

2. Set Up New Location

  • Create the /kyt/ directory on kohtcm.com
  • Install WordPress (same version) if not already installed

3. Transfer Files

  • Upload all files from old site to new location
  • Exclude wp-config.php (you’ll create a new one)

4. Database Migration

  • Create new database on kohtcm.com
  • Import your backup database
  • Update wp-config.php with new database credentials

5. Update URLs

Run these SQL queries (via phpMyAdmin):

UPDATE wp_options SET option_value = replace(option_value, 'https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt', 'https://kohtcm.com/kyt') WHERE option_name = 'home' OR option_name = 'siteurl';

UPDATE wp_posts SET post_content = replace(post_content, 'https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt', 'https://kohtcm.com/kyt');

UPDATE wp_postmeta SET meta_value = replace(meta_value, 'https://easyaccsoft.com/kyt', 'https://kohtcm.com/kyt');

6. Test the New Site

  • Visit https://kohtcm.com/kyt
  • Check all links, images, and functionality

7. Final Steps

  • Set up redirects from old site if needed
  • Update any hardcoded URLs in theme files
  • Clear caches on both sites

Alternative: Using a Plugin

For simpler migration, consider using:

  1. All-in-One WP Migration
  2. Duplicator
  3. WP Migrate DB

These plugins can automate much of the process while handling URL replacements.

Would you like more detailed instructions for any specific part of this migration process?


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