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Previously we discussed how to move your blog from TypePad to own hosting . This article will help you moving your blog if you’re to move to own hosting from WordPress.com .
This is comparatively easy, as you’re already familiar with WordPress, and we’ll recommend having WordPress on your own hosting as well, as it’s best blogging software from customization and ease of use perspective.
Here’s the step by step guide for moving your WordPress.com blog to your own hosting:
Step 1: Prepare for the migration:
Load few HTML and php pages to make sure that the hosting is stable.
Step 2: Install WordPress On Your Hosting Account:
WordPress being one of the best platforms for newbie as well as experienced users is the main reason, but more important is that you’re familiar with it and you’ll be a WordPress expert within a little more time.
Normally, installing WordPress is pretty easy with the help of Fantastico or SimpleSripts. Just login to your cPanel > Fantastico > WordPress > New Installation. Key in all the blog details you wish to have and click confirm installation. The process should be done in minutes.
For example, here’s the print screen for installing WordPress at Hostmonster .
Select ‘WordPress’ when you’re at the main page of SimpleScripts.
Wordpress version and related info are shown here, click “Install Now” when you’re ready.
Here’s a screen where you’ll need to input the basic info for your blog. Click “Complete” to finish the installation.
In case you need to need to install the WordPress manually, here’s the official installation guide.
After completing the WordPress installation, you can upload the themes and plugins you want in wp-content, and activate them from WordPress Dashboard. The best thing is that you can customize your blog, the way you want it. And, finally a default tip, “don’t forget to take the backup of your installation”.
Step 3: Export Your Data From WordPress.com Dashboard:
- Login to WordPress.com account and go to your dashboard > Manage > Export
- Download the xml file and save it on your system
Step 4: Import Your Data Into WordPress On Your Host:
- Before importing your data, make sure that your wp-content directory is writable. Now login to WordPress Dashboard and go to Manage > Import.
- Upload the .xml file you exported from your WordPress.com account, follow the screen prompts and you’re done.
It’s too easy! Isn’t it?
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