Migrating a website from WordPress to a new CMS can be a complex process. Here are the steps you will need to follow to do it correctly:
1. Choose your new CMS: Research and choose the new CMS you want to migrate to. Some popular options include Joomla, Drupal, and Magento.
1. Export your WordPress content: Use the built-in WordPress export tool to export all of your content, which includes posts, pages, media files, and comments. You can find this tool in the WordPress dashboard under Tools > Export.
1. Set up your new CMS: Install and set up your new CMS on a new server or hosting account.
1. Import your WordPress content: Use the import tool in your new CMS to upload the XML file you exported from WordPress. You might have to tweak some settings in the files to ensure they work fine on the new CMS.
1. Check and configure your website: Test your website on the new CMS for functionality and appearance. You might have to make some modifications to your website to ensure it works correctly on the new CMS.
1. Create redirects: Set up redirects from your old website URLs to the new URLs, so that search engines and users can find your website easily.
1. Launch your new website: When everything is in place, point your domain to the new server and launch your new website. Keep the old website on as backup for a couple of weeks to ensure that everything works correctly.
Wrapping up
Migrating WordPress to a new CMS requires focus and attention to detail. Before starting the migration process, backup your site and consider getting help from experts if you don’t have the technical expertise.
