Checklist: What to do Before Switching WordPress Themes
To do
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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!