Transferring content from one WordPress site to another can be easily done using the built-in export and import tools. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Export Content from the Old Site
Log in to the admin panel of the old site.
Go to Tools > Export.
Select the content you want to export (e.g., all posts, pages, media files, etc.).
Click the Download Export File button. This will download an XML file to your computer containing the selected content.
Import Content to the New Site
Log in to the admin panel of the new site.
Go to Tools > Import.
Select WordPress from the list of available import options.
If you haven’t installed the importer plugin before, you will be prompted to install and activate it. Do so.
Once the plugin is activated, you will be prompted to upload the XML file you downloaded from the old site. Click Choose File and select the file.
Click Upload file and import.
You will be prompted to assign authors to the imported content. You can assign the content to an existing user or create a new one.
Be sure to check the option to import attachments if you want to transfer media files as well.
Click Submit.
Check and Set Up the New Site
After the import is complete, check the new site to ensure that all content has been transferred correctly. This includes:
Checking posts and pages.
Checking the media library.
Checking links and images within posts and pages.
Restoring any specific settings or configurations that were not transferred automatically.
Additional Steps
Plugins and Themes: Make sure the new site has all the necessary plugins and themes installed and activated as on the old site.
Permalink Settings: Set up permalinks on the new site to match those from the old site.
By following these steps, you will be able to successfully transfer content from one WordPress site to another.