How to Easily Duplicate Your WordPress Website on Ix Web Hosting

One of the most common questions we get here at CopyBlogger is, “How can I easily create a duplicate copy of my WordPress website?” There are a few different ways to do this. At CopyBlogger, we use WordPress multisite network, which allows us to easily create multiple sites with a single WordPress installation.

In this article, we’ll discuss 4 different ways to easily duplicate your WordPress website. The best way to duplicate your site depends on your needs. If you’re looking for a quick and easy method to copy a blog that’s already setup with a few posts, one of these methods may work best for you.

Create a new sub-domain for each site

This is probably the simplest method of duplicating a WordPress website. All you need to do is register multiple domain names with your web host and configure each one to point to the same WordPress installation. When a visitor goes to one of your sub-domains, they will be automatically redirected to the WordPress installation.

For example, let’s say your website is at example.com. You can create a new sub-domain, such as myexample.com, and configure this sub-domain to point to the same WordPress installation as your main domain. Whenever a visitor goes to myexample.com, they will be redirected to your website.

This method requires the least amount of work but still gives you the flexibility to add more sites later on. The only downside is that this is the most expensive option as you’ll need to purchase a new domain for each site.

Use a tool like Multisite Mesh to create a WordPress network

WordPress multisite network is an official way to easily duplicate your WordPress site. With this tool, you simply click the Add New Site button and fill out the required info. You’ll then be taken to a page where you can select the type of site you’d like to create. From there, you can choose your domain to make it easily recognizable.

You can configure the admin of each site to have a look and feel similar to the original. Once you’re done, simply click the Create My Network Site button.

This method doesn’t require a new domain to be purchased as you can use the same domain you already have for your original site. The benefit is that you don’t have to worry about managing multiple domains; Multisite can handle that for you.

Use a tool like Easy Site Duplicator to make a copy of your WordPress site

This tool allows you to easily create an exact copy of your WordPress site. Just register to create an account and choose the location you’d like to save the copy to. From there, you can upload the original website and click the Start Duplication button.

Once the duplication is complete, you can log in to your newly created account and activate the site. This method is probably the simplest and quickest way to create a copy of your WordPress site, but given that it’s an automated process, you might lose a little bit of control over the end product.

Set up a WordPress staging area to easily duplicate your site

This option is a bit more involved but allows for the most control over the process. To start, you’ll need to install WordPress on a testing server and create a username and password for the site. Next, you’ll need to register a new domain name and point it to the WordPress installation on the testing server. Finally, you’ll need to install a plugin called Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) on the WordPress installation. With this plugin, you can create custom fields, which are text areas or drop-down menus that can be used to collect user information or store additional data.

With these steps in place, you can easily duplicate your site. To do this, go to the WordPress dashboard, click on the Settings icon, and select the Reading option. From there, you can select the Posts option and click the Edit button next to any of the existing posts. Then, click the Add Media button next to the Image box and select the Upload Icon to bring up your hosting services’ file manager. Browse to the folder where you’ve stored the custom fields you created using the ACF plugin and find the.csv file associated with the site. Edit this file and select all the rows, right-click, and then click the Paste button to paste the contents into the correct fields.

Once this is done, you can go back to the Settings menu and click on the Updates button. From here, you can select the Live option. At this point, WordPress will check for new updates and notify you when they’re available. If you don’t want to wait, you can select the Development option and create an email notification when updates are available.

Depending on your needs, this technique could be the best way to easily duplicate your WordPress site. However, if you’ve ever tried to update WordPress manually, you’ll know that it can be a cumbersome process. With the advanced features of WordPress, you can make the process much easier and more enjoyable. So, while this method requires the most work, it’s also the most reliable and the least likely to cause errors.

Use the Clone plugin to create a duplicate of your site

Clone is an open-source plugin that allows you to easily create a duplicate of your WordPress site. This is a great option if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make a copy of your site without the need for advanced tools. Just install the plugin and click the Network link next to the Add New Site button. From here, you can create a new site using the settings on the left-hand side of the page. Once the site is created, you can log in and activate it. You can then duplicate your original website by copying and pasting the blog URL from your original site to the clipboard and then clicking the Clone button on the WordPress toolbar.

This method requires the least amount of work and is probably the easiest way to make a copy of your WordPress site. The downside is that it doesn’t give you complete control over the end product and is more susceptible to errors since it’s a manual process.

Use a tool like Sitewise to make a copy of your WordPress site

This technique requires a bit more work but allows for the most control over the process. To start, you’ll need to install WordPress on one web server and create a new user and password. Next, you’ll need to register a new domain name and point it to the WordPress installation on the web server. Finally, you’ll need to install the Jetpack plugin on the WordPress installation. With this plugin, you can create floating sidebars that appear on every page of your site. These sidebars can be used to display content like video widgets or featured images from the blog.

Once the installation is complete, you can go to the WordPress dashboard and click on the Settings icon. From there, you can select the Reading option and then the Posts option to view your existing content. To create a new post, simply click the Add New button next to the Image box and select the Upload Icon to bring up your hosting services’ file manager. From here, you can browse to the folder where you’ve stored the posts from your original site and find the.xml file associated with the site. Edit this file and select all the rows, right-click, and then click the Paste button to paste the contents into the correct fields.

Once this is done, you can go back to the WordPress dashboard and click on the Updates button. From here, you can select the Live option to have WordPress check for new updates and notify you when they’re available. If you don’t want to wait, you can select the Development option and create email notifications when updates are available.

This method requires the most work but also gives you the most control over the end product. However, it can be a cumbersome process to update WordPress manually, so for a manual update, this is probably the best option. Plus, this method allows you to move specific posts or pages from your original site to the new site. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to make a copy of your site, this is the best option. Just keep in mind that if you decide to go this route, you won’t be able to use certain plugins or add-ons that are designed for WordPress.org websites.

In conclusion, all four of these techniques allow for the easy duplication of your WordPress site. Depending on your needs, one of these methods may be the best choice. And with the increasing popularity of WordPress, there will always be a way to find the right tool for the job.