dmknows

You haven’t specifically said what exactly is the problem with your HomePage. Please be specific and also try to add a link to your website so that someone on the forum can help you by identifying the problem.

Your database is not linked to the WP installation and that’s what causing this error.

Like you mentioned:

define(‘DB_NAME’, ”);

/** MySQL database username */
define(‘DB_USER’, ”);

/** MySQL database password */
define(‘DB_PASSWORD’, ”);

/** MySQL hostname */
define(‘DB_HOST’, ”);

Does your wp-config file look exactly the same? I believe you have replaced the blank entry points with the right credentials.
Put the right credentials and your site should be up in no time.

• This reply was modified 5 years, 7 months ago by dmknows.

You can always use external URLS as well. For example, URLs of the images available on the current site can also be used on the new site. Here’s what the Official Document states: “External URLs are supported and imported into the Media Library if used.”

Regarding the subfolders in the Uploads folder, you can always change that option from here: WordPress > Settings > Media. You can also uncheck the box that says ‘Organize my uploads into month- and year-based folders’

For the multiple images, the thing is WooCommerce and WordPress (depending on the theme) use multiple variants (Thumbnail, Original Size, etc.) of a single image and each is required. So, it’s better not to delete anything without taking a backup.

As far as the best practice is concerned, honestly I wouldn’t call it the best because there should be an easier way to upload and link image in WooCommerce than playing with URLs and bulk image uploads. Unfortunately, that’s not. But if you are just moving or copying the same products on a new website/installation, Database methods can save you a lot of time and energy.

Yes, the defauul WooCommerce CSV looks complicated. The good thing is it can be customized based on what Fields You Require and What Not.

You can export a CSV file from your Website and save it as a file to check which fields you actually use. You can delete the columns that you don’t need and can make a custom template for future use.

You can also read WooCommerce Guide here: https://docs.woocommerce.com/document/product-csv-importer-exporter/

That said, if you’re looking for a standalone plugin, there are some free and premium which you need to explore based on your specific needs.

There’s a problem in your WP-config file.
Make sure the following credentials match with what you have in MySQL.

Database Name
Username
Password

Check and make changes accordingly to your WP-config file.

Perfect 🙂

Check your PHP version and upgrade it. It should solve the problem.