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DataLife Engine to WordPress Convertor: How It Works
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
Why Switch to WordPress?
• Open Source
• Free
• Very easy to use
• Flexible
Great range of plugins
Many design solutions
Easy updates
Community support
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
How to Migrate from DataLife Engine to WordPress?
Migrate your website content from DataLife Engine to WordPress easily and automatedly in just a few simple steps.
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
How to Prepare for Migration?
1. Back up your DataLife Engine website2. Install WordPress 3. Set up custom URL structure for WP4. Find FTP access details (for DataLife Engine and WordPress)
Find more info in this article
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
Migration SetupStep 1. Download the plugin
Go to http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/ and download the plugin.
Migration SetupStep 2. Install Plugin
• Go to WP admin panel -> Plugins -> Add New
• Upload “CMS2CMS: DataLife Engine to WordPress Converter”
• Press “Install Now” Button
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
Migration SetupStep 3. Register an account
Register your CMS2CMS account
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Migration SetupStep 4. Connect your Sites
• Download Bridge file
• Extract it from zip
• Upload extracted 'cms2cms' folder to DataLife Engine root directory. It’s the top folder with the index.php file.
• Specify WordPress website URL
• Verify the connection
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Migration SetupStep 5. Configure and Start Migration
Then, press “Start migration” button and you’ll be redirected to CMS2CMS website in order to complete your migration
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Migration SetupStep 6. Select Migration preferences
Check the boxes to activate the migration options:•Migrate Media - to have images moved•Make URLs SEO friendly - to have internal links formed according to the rewrite rules on WordPress.•Get design suggestion – you’ll get the theme solutions that are related to your DataLife Engine color scheme.
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Migration SetupStep 7. Start Demo Migration
You're all set to start your migration. It's recommended to run the free Demo migration to see how the service works.
Note. You can skip this step and start Full migration right away.
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
Migration SetupStep 8. Start Full Migration
• Only one mouse click separates you from the new WordPress site.
• After you click 'Start Full Migration', your DataLife Engine website content will be moved to WordPress.
• You'll receive an email notification as soon as the transfer is complete.
• You'll be able to check the results and enjoy your new WordPress website!
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-datalife-engine-to-wp-convertor/
What to Do After Migration?
1. Set appearance & descriptionWhen you migrate, your WordPress website has the default theme installed
(currently, it’s Twenty Twelve). To personalize it, set up the suitable theme and template for your website.Don’t forget about the tagline - by default, it says “Just another WordPress blog". To change the tagline, go to Settings -> General in WordPress dashboard.2. Add functionality
Install the necessary plugins, like SEO, backup, security etc. You can access WordPress plugin directory right from your dashboard. Go to Plugins ->Add New. Use search function or browse by tag to find the needed plugin. 3. Take care of SEO
•set up 301 permanent redirects (you can do this using redirection bridge you'll get from CMS2CMS after migration).
•monitor your site for 404 errors and fix them.
•create Google Webmaster Tools account for the new site
•generate and submit to Google your new XML sitemap. Click here for more info.4. Test your new site
Make sure all the functions are working properly, pages and posts are displayed correctly and all forms (registration, contact, login etc function well).
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Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!
Enjoy Your Brand New WordPress Website!