How to Convert Static HTML Site to WordPress

by CMS2CMS TeamJune, 2013

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How to Migrate from the Static HTML Site to WordPress?

Automated Migration Service

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How to Prepare for Migration?

1. Back up your static HTML website.2. Install WordPress.3. Set up custom URL structure for WordPress.4. Find FTP access details (for HTML and WordPress)

Find more info in this article

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Migration SetupStep 1. Create your account

Visit www.cms2cms.comRegister your CMS2CMS account or sign up via Facebook or Google

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Migration SetupStep 2. Set up your Source and Target sites

1. Select your Current and New CMS types

2. Type in the URLs of your HTML and WordPress websites

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Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

1. Download Bridge file (zip) to your PC2. Extract 'cms2cms' folder from the zip

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o Connect to your static HTML website via FTPo Upload extracted 'cms2cms' folder to HTML root directory.

o Connect to WordPress website via FTPo Upload 'cms2cms' folder to WordPress root folder

index.php file Find more info here.

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

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Note. Root directory is the top folder with

Migration SetupStep 3. Connect your Sites

Go back to Migration wizard and click "Verify Connection to your Sites"

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Migration SetupStep 4. Select Migration preferences

Check the boxes to activate the following migration options:

• Migrate Image Files - to have images moved

• Make URLs SEO friendly - to have internal links formed according to the rewrite rules on WordPress website

• Clear Target website data - delete all content from WordPress website

• Get design suggestion – the team offers you similar themes

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Migration SetupStep 4. Start Demo Migration

You're all set to start your migration. It's recommended to start the free Demo migration to see how the service works.

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Note. You can skip this step and start Full migration right away.

Migration SetupStep 5. Start Full MigrationOnly one mouse click separates

you from the new WordPress site.

After you click 'Start Full Migration', your HTML website content will be moved to WordPress.

You'll receive an email notification as soon as the transfer is complete.

You'll be able to check the results and enjoy your new WordPress website!

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Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!

Go ahead and start the new life of your website!

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