How to Easily Transfer Your Website to WP Engine
One of the most frustrating things about building a website is having to constantly rebuild it from the ground up when faced with changing technology requirements or the desire to enhance an existing design. WP Engine is the ultimate WordPress hosting platform that enables you to effortlessly build and grow your website with the click of a few buttons. In this article, you will discover how to easily transfer your existing website to WordPress managed hosting with the click of a few more buttons. You will also learn about the many benefits of moving to WP Engine and taking advantage of its one-click installer which will give you an affordable yet highly-efficient platform to grow your business.
How To Easily Transfer Website To WP Engine
If you are looking to transfer your existing website to WP Engine to take advantage of its cutting-edge technology, ease of use, and hassle-free setup then this article is for you. You will discover how to transfer your website in the simplest and most efficient manner possible so that you can get back to building your business or brand while feeling confident in the knowledge that your website is safe and ready to go live as soon as you click the button.
Step 1: Select The Right Hosting Plan
The first thing you will need to do to transfer your website to WP Engine is to select the right hosting plan. This is quite an important decision because you will be responsible for paying for the service on a monthly basis so it is imperative that you select a hosting plan that is both affordable and reliable. Fortunately, WP Engine offers a variety of hosting plans that meet these requirements so it’s a matter of choosing the right one for your needs. The best part about this step is that you will not have to worry about any kind of setup because WP Engine takes care of all that for you. Just confirm your selection by clicking the button below and you will be taken to a special page where you can now begin building your site.
Step 2: Install WordPress
Once you have selected the right hosting plan, the next step is to install WordPress. To do this, click the button below and you will be taken to a special page where you can now enter the URL of your website. After that, click the blue button to continue. At this point, you will need to choose a username and a password for your WordPress site. You can call this site your “blog” or use the same username and password you use for the site you are currently working on. After you have entered this information, click the blue button to continue. On the next page, you will need to type in the WordPress dashboard your new web address (URL). For example, if you have named your blog “MyBusiness.com”, the URL would be “mybusiness.com”. You can leave the “slug” (shortened version of the web address) as it is or change it to something more SEO-friendly like “blog” or “mybusiness”. Once you have entered this information, click the blue button to continue. Your WordPress app will now begin downloading and installing on the Web server.
Step 3: Activate WordPress
Once WordPress has been installed on your website, the next step is to activate it. To do this, log in to your WordPress dashboard and click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner. From here, you can gain access to various customization tools as well as the “Settings” screen. Once you are on this screen, you can change several settings including the theme you will use for the site. It is a good idea to have a word with your web designer or developer about the kind of theme you will use for your website. They will be able to give you an idea of what is possible and what needs to be done to put it into practice.
Step 4: Configure Your Email Accounts
After you have activated WordPress, the next step is to configure your email accounts. You have probably already set up emails for your blog so click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the WordPress dashboard again and select “Settings” from the resulting drop-down menu. On the next page, you will need to select “General” from the tab at the top. From here, you can configure your email accounts as well as create a password for the site. When finished, click the blue button to save your settings.
Step 5: Test Your New Blog
Once you have configured your email accounts and created a password for the WordPress site, it’s time to test it. To do this, click the gear icon in the upper right-hand corner of the WordPress dashboard and select “Settings” from the resulting drop-down menu. On the next page, you can change the name of your blog from “Try out WordPress” to something more representative of your blog’s content. Once you have entered this information, click the blue button to continue. Your blog will now be live and you can start adding content to it.
The Results
If you followed the five simple steps outlined above, you have now easily transferred your website to WP Engine. You can click here to confirm you are on the right track.
As soon as you confirm your selection, you will be brought to a special page where you can enter the URL of your site. From there, you can simply click the button to proceed to the login page. On the login page, you will be shown a welcoming message from WP Engine. A click on the “Get Started” button will take you to a page where you can choose a plan that meets your needs. When you have made your selection, you will then be shown a confirmation screen with your new web address (URL).
As you can see from the screenshot below, the login process is incredibly simple. You can enter your email address and a password and click the “Sign In” button. After you have signed in, you will then be shown your WordPress Dashboard. From there, you can continue with the familiar setup process of activating WordPress, setting up email, and creating a content password.
If you want to learn more, click here to go back to the main menu of the sign-up page and click the “Docs” link to continue to the WordPress Getting Started Guide or click the “Try Out WP Engine” link above to get to the page where you can start building your website now!