Moving WordPress from a Local Server to a Live Site: A Step-by-Step Guide**

KEYWORD: How to Transfer Your WordPress Website

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Ready to move your WordPress website from a local server to a live site? While developing your website locally provides a safe testing environment, eventually you’ll need to transfer it to make it accessible to online visitors. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through two different methods for seamlessly transferring your WordPress website from a local server to a live site.

Method 1: Using a WordPress Transfer Plugin

1. Install and activate a reliable WordPress transfer plugin like All-in-One WP Transfer.
2. Access the plugin’s settings page and click on the “Export” button to start the backup process.
3. Once the backup is finished, click on the “Download” button to save the backup file to your computer.
4. Set up a new WordPress installation on the live server using your hosting provider’s control panel.
5. Install and activate the same transfer plugin on the live site.
6. Access the plugin’s settings page and click on the “Import” button.
7. Choose the backup file you downloaded earlier and click “Import.”
8. Wait for the transfer process to complete and ensure all elements, including database and media files, are successfully transferred.
9. Update the site URL and any other necessary settings in the WordPress dashboard to match the live site.
10. Test your transferred website thoroughly to ensure everything is functioning as intended.

Method 2: Manual Transfer

1. Export your WordPress database from the local server using a tool like phpMyAdmin.
2. Transfer your website files to the live server using a reliable FTP program.
3. Create a new MySQL database on the live server using your hosting provider’s control panel.
4. Import the WordPress database you exported earlier into the new live server’s database.
5. Update the site URL in the database to match the live site’s URL.
6. Open the “wp-config.php” file on the live server and update the database connection settings.
7. Set up permalinks on the live site to ensure proper functioning of post links.
8. Use an SQL query in phpMyAdmin to update links and images that may have broken during the transfer.

Once you’ve completed these steps, your WordPress website will be successfully transferred from the local server to the live site. Be sure to thoroughly test your website and fix any potential errors or issues that may arise during the transfer process. If you encounter any difficulties, refer to our guide on troubleshooting common WordPress errors for assistance.

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