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WordPress: Staging a Site

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Learn how to use a WordPress staging site to build stronger websites and keep your sites updated without risking loss in performance or traffic on your live site.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Curtain call for WordPress: Why staging your site matters
1. What Is a WordPress Staging Site?
  • Defining a staging site
  • Pros of using a staging site
  • Cons of using a staging site
2. How to Create a WordPress Staging Site with Plug-Ins
  • WP Staging
  • WPVivid Backup
  • All-in-One WP Migration
  • Duplicator
3. How to Create a WordPress Staging Site with Local Tools
  • Local by Flywheel
  • DevKinsta
4. How to Create a Staging Site with Hosting
  • SiteGround
  • Bluehost
  • WP Engine
5. How to Manually Create a Staging Site
  • Warnings and precautions
  • Walk-through
6. Using a Staging Site
  • Staging site best practices
  • Preflight checklist
  • Syncing content
  • Switching from staging to production
  • Post-switch checklist
7. Troubleshooting Common Issues with Staging Sites
  • Caching issues
  • Error page when viewing staging site
  • Staging redirects to live site
Conclusion
  • Next steps

Taught by

Allie Nimmons

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