Redeveloping site over existing wordpress install – plugin?

  • Resolved op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)


    12 years ago

    I would like to redevelop a site currently using wordpress. By redevelop I mean using a totally new theme, and populating the content from scratch.

    I have experience tweaking themes and managing wordpress sites, but have never set anything up from scratch.

    My initial plan was to install a new wordpress install in a subdirectory, then when everything is working properly, delete the existing site and move everything back to the site root via FTP.

    After a bit of searching I’m getting confused about what the best approach would be. I really don’t want to break anything or have a nightmarish time fixing links when I make the new site live.

    Should I be using this plugin or does my manual approach sound like a good idea?

    https://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/theme-tester/

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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  • govpatel

    (@govpatel)

    12 years ago

    You can try Preview Theme plugin let you work on theme and you as admin is only one see the site and your vistors still see old theme.

    Thread Starter op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)

    12 years ago

    Thanks govpatel, can you confirm that this won’t cause issues when I start populating the new site? I will not be using content from the old site.

    govpatel

    (@govpatel)

    12 years ago

    You will be working with same content all you will be checking the theme out make changes as you wish on the new theme and your visitors will see the old theme

    Thread Starter op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)

    12 years ago

    But this means I wouldn’t be able to populate the site as I need to change the content.

    I think I need two full wordpress installs but not sure the best way to go about it. I’m trying to make the transition to the new site as easy as possible.

    [ Please do not bump, it’s not permitted here. ]

    Thread Starter op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)

    12 years ago

    Perhaps I be better using a new host?

    Matthew Rosenberg

    (@matthewrosenberg)

    12 years ago

    Probably best to develop the new site locally and then upload your site to your host once it is ready.

    http://codex.wordpress.org/Installing_WordPress#Installing_WordPress_on_your_own_Computer

    Thread Starter op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)

    12 years ago

    Thanks for the suggestion, unfortunately this isn’t going to be workable as I need to share progress with the new site with the person I’m developing for. I’m working at home and need to be able to share the site progress.

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    12 years ago

    Create a new install in a sub-directory.

    Thread Starter op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)

    12 years ago

    Thanks esmi, I have put a new install in a sub-directory and made progress with the new theme and content.

    Am I correct that I can use the “Using a pre-existing subdirectory install” instructions here:

    https://codex.wordpress.org/Giving_WordPress_Its_Own_Directory

    once the new site is finished to make the new site respond to the main URL?

    Not sure whether I need to delete the original install.

    esmi

    (@esmi)

    12 years ago

    Yes – that’s correct. Initially just moving the sub-folder’s index.php and .htaccess files should be enough.

    Thread Starter op_maroon

    (@op_maroon)

    12 years ago

    Awesome, thanks. Will make sure I have a full backup before messing with .htaccess!

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