Blogger to WordPress Migration Plugin: How It

Works

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How to Switch from Blogger to WordPress?

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How to Migrate from Blogger to WordPress?

Migrate your website content from Blogger to WordPress easily and automatedly in just a few simple steps.

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How to Prepare for Migration?

1. Back up your Blogger website2. Install WordPress 3. Set up custom URL structure for WP4. Find FTP access details for WordPress.

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Migration SetupStep 1. Download the plugin

• Go to http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-blogger-to-wp-converter/ and download the plugin.

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Migration SetupStep 2. Install Plugin

• Go to WP admin panel -> Plugins -> Add New

• Find “CMS2CMS Blogger to WordPress Migration”

• Press “Install Now” Button

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Migration SetupStep 3. Register an account

• Register your CMS2CMS account

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Migration SetupStep 4. Specify the URL

• Specify the Blogger website URL into the corresponding field

• After that press “Continue”

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Migration SetupStep 5. Set up your Source and Target sites

1. You’ll be redirected to CMS2CMS website in order to complete your migration

2. Select your Current and New CMS types

3. Type in the URLs of your Blogger and WordPress websites

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Migration SetupStep 6. Grant the Access

• Press “Grant Access” to proceed the migration

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Migration SetupStep 7. Connect your WordPress website

1. Download Bridge file (zip) to your PC2. Extract 'cms2cms' folder from the zip

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Migration SetupStep 8. Select Migration preferences

Check the boxes to activate the following migration options:

• Migrate Media - to have images moved

• Make URLs SEO friendly - to have internal links formed according to the rewrite rules on WordPress

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Migration SetupStep 9. 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.

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Migration SetupStep 10. Start Full Migration

Only one mouse click separates you from the new WordPress site.

After you click 'Start Full Migration', your Blogger 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!

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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 plugin3. Take care of SEO•set up 301 permanent redirects•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 info4. 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!