Steps To Take Before Switching Your WordPress Theme

Changing your WordPress theme will not delete any post or page data, but there are still a few steps you’ll want to take before you make the move.

WordPress theme steps
  • EDIT OLD POSTS TO REMOVE SHORTCODES FROM YOUR THEME.

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  • Shortcodes added by your theme Won't work when you switch to a new one. Remove them from old posts and page.

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  • CHECK YOUR WIDGETS: BE PREPARED TO LOSE ANY FROM YOUR THEME.

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  • If you're using any widgets from your theme, you'll lose those in the move. Be prepared!

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  • BACKUP ANY TEXT WIDGETS

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  • Sometimes widgets can randomly disappear during a move. Make Sure you backup any you can’t easily replace.

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  • PUT YOUR SITE IN MAINTENANCE MODE

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  • Make your site only accessible to you so you can work through the transition with privacy.

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  • READY... SET... GO!

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  • You're ready!

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