- Create a user account for our office
Before sending us the database you MUST have an ADMIN user created for our office. The admin user should use this email address: wordpress@tcu.edu - Make sure you are not using disallowed plugins
Because some plugins are poorly coded or incompatible with WP Engine’s platform, they are not allowed on our hosted sites. You can use the WP Engine Ready plugin to verify your site’s readiness for migration. This plugin will check your current version of WordPress Core, detect any disallowed plugins, and also highlight any incompatible functions that your site’s themes or plugins are using. - Update plugins, themes, and WordPress Core
We require that you update WordPress Core, plugins, and themes prior to migration to ensure your site functions properly after migration. This can also prevent common migration issues associated with outdated software.
Detailed help on updating your site
Note: Updating older themes and plugins may cause issues with your site.- Go to the Updates section of WordPress Admin for your current site.
- Update all plugins, themes and WordPress Core.
- Review your site to ensure everything looks and functions properly.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues associated with the update.
- Make sure you are following our web policies
Do NOT- Do not hide the top WordPress admin bar that shows up when logged into the site
- Do not add a link to the WordPress dashboard to the the website
- Do not add designed by yourcompanyname or site by yourcompanyname
- Use the WPEngine Migration Plugin
WPEngine has an automated migration plugin that makes it super easy for vendors to migrate sites built on their servers over the WPEngine’s servers. This would be the last step to complete from this checklist if you are going to use WPEngine’s Migration plugin. You can find documentation for that plugin at: http://wpengine.com/support/wp-engine-automatic-migration/
If you need a custom migration solution, contact us and we will work through the technical details with you.