How to install a wordpress theme in local computer
Wp migration
1. Migrating WP Sites
You know how to log into:
WP Admin
PHP Admin
Host
You understand the structure of
WP files.
You know how to export and
import files.
ASSUMPTIONS
2. Update
‣ Login into your current
WordPress site’s Admin
panel
‣ Update your site. Themes,
plugins, WP Core.
3. Backup/Export Files
‣ Backup WordPress files
‣ WP-Dropbox Plugin or other
‣ Host backup built-in
‣ Export WordPress files SFTP
(not necessary if already on
computer - localhost).
‣ Export Database files via
PHP Admin Export SQL (to
computer).
4. Create Files
‣ Create a new site on the new
host (with a different URL than
production site).
‣ 1-click install, staging.
5. Database
‣ Create a new database via
PHP Admin (can use same
name as old one).
‣ Delete tables in new DB if one
was created for you.
‣ Import sql files to new
database on new host.
6. Import WP Files
‣ If WP files exist, delete before the import. WP-
content.
‣ Filezilla, Coda
‣ Import WordPress files from computer to new host via
SFTP.
‣ This will take a while. Get a cup of coffee or tea.
7. Tweaks
‣ Check .htaccess file exists on new host (root). WordPress
Codex. (http://codex.wordpress.org/htaccess)
‣ Change settings in wp-config if required (database name,
tables, etc.).
‣ Run search and replace tool AFTER all of the WordPress core
files and the Database files (SQL) have been uploaded. BE
CAREFUL! Remove when complete.
(https://interconnectit.com/)
8. Troubleshooting
‣ Can’t delete or replace MU Plugins (continue migration).
‣ Change URL in PHPAdmin under options.
‣ Add site URL and address in WP-config.
‣ In Admin panel, go to Settings, Permalinks and save.
9. Finishing Up
‣ Change DNS settings (with
registrar) to point to new host
(nameservers).
‣ Google Webmaster Tools
‣ Old site - change URL to new site (if
different). 301 redirect.
