Transfer wordpress site to new domain

Transferring 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 it:

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. For example, if your old domain was oldsite.com and your new domain is newsite.com, update the fields to https://newsite.com and https://newsite.com.
3. Click Save Changes.

Step 2: Update your theme and plugins

1. Update your theme to ensure it's compatible with the new domain. You can do this by going to Appearance > Themes and clicking the Update Now button next to your theme.
2. Update your plugins to ensure they're compatible with the new domain. Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and click the Update Now button next to each plugin.

Step 3: Update your database

1. Use a plugin like WP Migrate DB or Duplicator to update your database to reflect the new domain. These plugins can help you update your database tables and URLs to point to the new domain.
2. Alternatively, you can update your database manually by running SQL queries. You can find the necessary queries online or consult with a developer.

Step 4: Update your permalinks

1. Go to Settings > Permalinks and click the Save Changes button. This will update your permalinks to reflect the new domain.

Step 5: Update your DNS

1. Once you've updated your WordPress configuration, theme, plugins, and database, update your DNS settings to point to the new domain. This may take some time to propagate.

Step 6: Test your site

1. Test your site to ensure everything is working as expected. Check that your pages, posts, and images are loading correctly, and that your site is functioning properly.

Additional tips:

• Make sure to update your site's sitemap and robots.txt files to reflect the new domain.
• Update your social media profiles and other online presence to reflect the new domain.
• Consider updating your site's SSL certificate to ensure it's secure and trusted by browsers.

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