How Do I Migrate My WordPress Site to Flywheel?
If you are looking to migrate your WordPress site to Flywheel, there are a few things you will need to do in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. First, you will need to create a new account on Flywheel. Next, you will need to upload your WordPress site to Flywheel.
Once your site is uploaded, you will need to create a new content type in Flywheel and select your WordPress site as the content type. Finally, you will need to create a new Flywheel instance and configure it to use your WordPress site as the source content.
When migrating your WordPress site to Flywheel, it is important to keep in mind the following tips:
1. Create a New Account on Flywheel
In order to make the migration process as smooth as possible, you will first need to create a new account on Flywheel. This account will allow you to access the Flywheel platform and manage your content.
In order to create your account, you will need to provide your name, email address, and password.
2. Upload Your WordPress Site to Flywheel
Once you have created your account on Flywheel, the next step is to upload your WordPress site to the platform. To upload your site, you will need to click on the “Upload Your Site” button located on the main navigation bar of the Flywheel platform. Once your site is uploaded, you will need to provide the following information:
Your site’s URL
Your site’s name (this will be used as the content type name in Flywheel)
Your site’s description (this will be used as the content type’s metadata)
3. Create a New Content Type in Flywheel and Select Your WordPress Site as the Content Type
Once your site is uploaded to the Flywheel platform, the next step is to create a new content type in the platform and select your WordPress site as the content type. To do this, you will need to click on the “Create New Content Type” button located on the main navigation bar of the Flywheel platform.
When you click on this button, the “Create New Content Type” screen will appear.
4. Configure the Content Type’s Settings
On the “Create New Content Type” screen, you will need to provide the following information:
The name of the content type
The name of the content
The description of the content
The category of the content
The published date of the content
The type of content (blog, article, video, etc.)
The format of the content (text, audio, or video)
The language of the content
The default content type for posts that do not have a content type
Once you have provided the required information, you will need to click on the “Save” button located on the bottom of the screen. When you click on this button, the “Configure Settings” screen will appear. On the “Configure Settings” screen, you will need to provide the following information:
The slug (unique name) of the content
The description of the content type
Once you have provided the required information, you will need to click on the “Save” button located on the bottom of the screen. When you click on this button, the “Configure Settings” screen will disappear and the “Create New Content Type” screen will appear.
5. Create a New Flywheel Instance and Configure It to Use Your WordPress Site as the Source Content
Once you have created your new content type and completed the configuration process, the next step is to create a new Flywheel instance and configure it to use your WordPress site as the source content. To do this, you will need to click on the “Create New Flywheel Instance” button located on the main navigation bar of the Flywheel platform.
When you click on this button, the “Create New Flywheel Instance” screen will appear.
On the “Create New Flywheel Instance” screen, you will need to provide the following information:
Your site’s name (this will be used as the content type’s name in Flywheel)
Your site’s description (this will be used as the content type’s description)
The content type (blog, article, video, etc.).