automated wordpress to joomla extension: how it works
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CMS2CMS: Automated WordPress to Joomla Extensions
How It Works
June, 2014
How to Migrate from WordPress to Joomla?
Migrate your website content from WordPress to Joomla easily and automatedly in just a few simple steps.
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/owner/cms2cms
How to Prepare for Migration?
1. Back up your WordPress website2. Install Joomla 3.x 3. Set up custom URL structure 4. Find FTP access details (for WordPress)
Find more info in this article
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/owner/cms2cms
Migration SetupStep 1. Download the extensions
Go to http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105 and download the CMS2CMS: Automated WordPress to J! Extensions.
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/owner/cms2cms
Migration SetupStep 2. Install the Extensions
1. Go to Joomla admin dashboard -> Extensions -> Extension Manager2. Press “Choose File” button and select CMS2CMS: WordPress to J! Extension. Then press “Upload & Install” Button
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migration SetupStep 3. Create your account
Register your CMS2CMS account.
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migration Setup Step 4. Connect WordPress
1. Download Bridge file (zip) to your PC2. Extract it from the zip3. Upload extracted 'cms2cms‘folder to WordPress root directory. It’s the top folder with the
index.php file.
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migration Setup Step 4. Connect WordPress
1. Provide WordPress website URL
2. Press “Verify Connection” button
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Then, press “Start migration” button and you’ll be redirected to CMS2CMS website in order to complete your migration
Migration SetupStep 5. Configure and Start the Migration
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migration SetupStep 6. Select Migration preferences
Check the boxes to activate the following migration options:
• Migrate Media - to have images moved• Make URLs SEO friendly - to have internal links formed according to the rewrite rules.• Clear Target website data - delete all content.
Now you are redirected to CMS2CMS.
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migration SetupStep 7. Start Free Demo Migration
You're all set to start your migration. It's recommended to run the free Demo migration to see how the service works.
Note. You can skip this step and start Full migration right away.
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migration SetupStep 8. Start Full Migration
Only one mouse click separates you from the new Joomla website.
After you click 'Start Full Migration', your WordPress website data will be moved to Joomla.
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 Joomla website!
http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/migration-a-conversion/joomla-migration/27105
Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!
Enjoy Your Brand New Joomla Website!