How to copy an existing (custom themed) site to a new domain

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If it’s a new domain, it’s pretty simple:

  1. Install WordPress on the NEW domain
  2. Copy wp-content/themes and wp-content/plugin from the OLD domain to the NEW domain (using FTP)
  3. Activate the Theme on the NEW domain
  4. Activate Plugins on the NEW domain
  5. Delete generic content (hello world post, about page, etc.) from the NEW domain
  6. Export all content from the OLD domain, via Dashboard -> Tools -> Export
  7. Import the just-exported file in the NEW domain, via Dashboard -> Tools -> Import. Important: be sure to check/enable the option to download/install attachments

That should pretty much be it.

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