Migrate wordpress to new domain

Migrating a WordPress site to a new domain can be a bit of a process, but it's definitely doable. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process:

Before you start:

1. Backup your site: Before making any changes, make sure to backup your WordPress site using a plugin like UpdraftPlus or Duplicator.
2. Update your DNS: Update your DNS settings to point to the new domain. This may take some time to propagate, so be patient.

Step 1: Update your WordPress configuration

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to Settings > General.
2. Update the WordPress Address and Site Address fields to reflect the new domain.
3. Click Save Changes.

Step 2: Update your database

1. Use a plugin like WP Migrate DB or Duplicator to migrate your database to the new domain.
2. If you're using a plugin like UpdraftPlus, you can use its built-in migration feature.

Step 3: Update your theme and plugins

1. Update your theme and plugins to ensure they're compatible with the new domain.
2. If you're using a custom theme, you may need to update the theme files to reflect the new domain.

Step 4: Update your URLs

1. Use a plugin like Velvet Blues Update URLs or Better Search Replace to update all URLs in your database to reflect the new domain.
2. This will update URLs in posts, pages, comments, and other areas of your site.

Step 5: Update your permalinks

1. Go to Settings > Permalinks and click Save Changes to update your permalinks.
2. This will update the URLs of your posts and pages.

Step 6: Update your sitemap and robots.txt

1. Update your sitemap and robots.txt files to reflect the new domain.
2. You can use a plugin like Yoast SEO to help with this process.

Step 7: Test your site

1. Test your site to ensure everything is working as expected.
2. Check for any broken links or images.

Step 8: Update your DNS

1. Once you've completed the migration, update your DNS settings to point to the new domain.
2. This will ensure that your site is accessible at the new domain.

Additional tips:

• Make sure to update your site's SSL certificate if you're using HTTPS.
• If you're using a caching plugin, you may need to clear the cache after the migration.
• If you're using a CDN, you may need to update the CDN settings to reflect the new domain.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully migrate your WordPress site to a new domain. Good luck!