Site Migration
Move a SiteNivo-powered site safely: configuration JSON, database URLs, permalinks, and redirects.
What to migrate
| Piece | Tool |
|---|---|
| CPT / taxonomy / field / options / columns / redirects config | Import / Export |
| Post content, media, users | Host migration / WP export / backup plugin |
| Old domain → new domain in DB | URL Replace |
| Legacy paths that must keep working | Redirections + Permalink Manager |
Recommended order
Backup both sites
Files + database.
Move WordPress
Bring the site up on the new host/domain with SiteNivo activated.
Import SiteNivo JSON
If needed, import configuration from the old site export.
Run URL Replace
Old home URL → new home URL. Spot-check menus, posts, and options.
Flush permalinks + redirects
Save Permalinks once; flush Permalink Manager if used; add Redirections for leftover URLs.
Serialized data
URL Replace is serialized-safe. Still backup first — Free cannot undo from replace history (Pro roadmap).