Steps To Take Before Switching Your WordPress Theme
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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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