How to Move Your WordPress Site to a New Domain inMotion Hosting

Most people don’t think that they can change the domain of their site after it has been uploaded to a content management system (CMS) like WordPress, but they can. The process of changing your domain is called domain shifting, and it’s a lot easier than most people think. In this article, we’ll go over how to move your WordPress site to a new domain. You’ll learn how to do this using the free drag & drop web builder, Weebly.com.

Why Should You Change The Domain Of Your Site?

If you’re reading this, I assume that you’re either a) already know why you should change the domain of your site or b) are considering it.

The reason you should change the domain of your site is simple: it’s the same as changing the address on your favorite email service (e.g. Gmail, Yahoo!mail). When you send an email to a user@example.com, the email will actually be delivered to someone@dontexample.com because the email service “understands” that don’texample.com is a different domain than example.com. The same thing happens when you’re accessing a website; the browser will recognize the domain of the website and display it in the URL bar.

Besides, when you use a URL shortener like bit.ly, it will recognize the domain of your site and display it in the shortened link. So, if you want your visitors to be able to find your content easily, you should change the domain of your site.

How To Change The Domain Of Your Site

Now that you know why you should change the domain of your site, it’s time to learn how to do this. You have two options to change the domain of your site: manually or through your hosting provider.

If you’ve decided to change the domain of your site manually, you can use a free tool from WordPress to do so. This tool is called WordPress DNS Manager, and it’s the same as a Google Domains interface (see below for more information). While you can use this tool to change the domain of your site, it’s generally not recommended. Why? Because it’s much easier to use the Domain Shifting feature in your hosting provider’s control panel to change the domain of your site.

If you’ve decided to change the domain of your site using your hosting provider, you need to login to your account and visit the cPanel. There you’ll see a domain name entry field and a box indicating the status of the domain (registering, transferring, or demoing).

To change the domain of your site, simply enter the new domain and then click on the Submit button. Once you’ve done this, the status of your domain will change in the cPanel.

Now that the domain of your site has changed, you should see a change in the URL of your site in your browser. For example, http://oldwebsite.com will be changed to http://newwebsite.com in your browser.

Step By Step – Changing The Domain Of Your Site Manually

If you decide to change the domain of your site manually, follow these steps to do so.

First, log in to your WordPress dashboard and visit Plugins. Here, you’ll see a list of plugins that are available for download. Before you install any of these plugins, click on the “Download Now” button to see the plugin’s details.

Now that you’re on the plugin’s details page, click on the “Install” button to install the plugin. Once installed, click on the “Activate” button to use the plugin. When you’re done using the plugin, click on the “Deactivate” button.

You’ll then be returned to the dashboard whereupon you’ll see a message indicating that the plugin has been activated successfully. Next, log in to your WordPress dashboard and visit Settings. Here you’ll see a list of settings that are available for configuration. Click on the “Reading” tab to view the settings for WordPress Reading. When you’re done, click on the “Save Changes” button.

To change the domain of your site, log in to your WordPress dashboard and visit Settings. There you’ll see a domain name entry field and a box indicating that the domain is currently set to its default value (if you haven’t changed it from the Dashboard > Network settings > General settings > Name Servers). Enter the new domain in the field and then click on the “save changes” button.

When you log in to your WordPress dashboard, you should now see a message indicating that the settings have been saved successfully. Congratulations! You’ve successfully changed the domain of your site.

As mentioned above, if you decide to change the domain of your site manually, there are a number of steps involved. This is because WordPress is not a simple web hosting platform like many others. Instead, it is a full-blown content management system (CMS) that provides you with a wide array of features. Some of these features are more suitable for advanced users, while others are designed for beginners. If you’re not comfortable performing some of the tasks discussed below, you should consider using a plugin to make the process easier. 

Step By Step – Changing The Domain Of Your Site With A Plugin

Installing a plugin to change the domain of your site is nearly as easy as changing it manually. Follow these steps to install and activate a plugin called Easy Domain Shifting with a new domain.

First, visit the WordPress plugins page where you’ll see a list of plugins that are available for download. As before, before you install any plugins, click to view their details.

Next, click on the “Install” button to install the plugin. Once the installation process is complete, visit the WordPress dashboard and click on the “Activate” button to use the plugin. When you’re done using the plugin, click on the “Deactivate” button.

You’ll then be returned to the dashboard whereupon you’ll see a message indicating that the plugin has been activated successfully. Next, log in to your WordPress dashboard and visit Settings. Here you’ll see a domain name entry field and a box indicating that the domain is currently set to its default value (if you haven’t changed it from the Dashboard > Network settings > General settings > Name Servers). Enter the new domain in the field and then click on the “save changes” button.

When you log in to your WordPress dashboard, you should now see a message indicating that the settings have been saved successfully. Congratulations! You’ve successfully changed the domain of your site using a plugin.

Final Words

Changing the domain of your site is a very easy and straightforward process. However, it is not just a simple matter of changing a few settings and clicking on the “save changes” button. Instead, there are a few steps involved in making this process as smooth as possible. This is why it’s best to use a plugin to make the process easier, especially if you’re a beginner. 

Above, we discussed two methods for changing the domain of your site. As you can see, both have their perks, but since using a plugin is simpler and easier, we recommend this route. Changing the domain of your site can be a tedious process, but with a little bit of planning and preparation, it’s not difficult to do.