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  • Linkleman

    (@linkleman)


    So, I’m transferring a site i was working on in MAMP to a live server (a reseller server which i have other wordpress installations on fine and have never had a problem).

    I copied the Database and the files and updated all the necessary URL’s/uploads folders etc.

    I can access the wp-admin fine and even preview the pages/posts from the admin (and navigate the site from there). All the meantime the correct URL is being displayed in the browser so I know its accessing the right files.

    BUT! when I try to access the direct URL from the web browser it just loads and loads for ages and eventually times out. Its not a PHP error thats causing a blank screen it just says ‘connecting’ and then the usual suggestion that something is wrong with my connection.

    I can access each page with the URL directly (the permalinks have been reset to default) but not the homepage. Ive tried a clean installation of wordpress 3.3.1 and its the same error. Ive tried removing the database and starting with a clean db but same error.

    Please help. All suggestions appreciated

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  • Thread Starter Linkleman

    (@linkleman)

    Maybe worthy of a mention.

    When I type the URL and it eventually finishes trying to load unsuccessfully the address bar is displaying http://www.theurl.com:8888

    I dont know why its trying to access :8888?? I know it uses that port on localhost when running on MAMP but ive not seen it do that before on a live server

    Thread Starter Linkleman

    (@linkleman)

    Also (sorry just discovering things as Im trying to figure it out):

    I can access the homepage by typing http://www.theurl.com/?home

    but still doesnt work when I just type http://www.theurl.com. I have a feeling it could be something to do with permalinks/.htaccess file??? Just a hunch though

    Thread Starter Linkleman

    (@linkleman)

    Works in safari but not firefox!!?

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