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Movable Type to WordPress Migration Plugin.

How It Works

Why Switch to WordPress?

• Open Source

• Free

• Very easy to use

• Flexible

Great range of plugins

Many design solutions

Easy updates

Community support

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How to Migrate from Movable Type to WordPress?

Migrate your website content from Movable Type to WordPress easily and automatedly in just a few

simple steps

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How to Prepare for Migration?

1. Back up your Movable Type website.2. Install WordPress.3. Set up custom URL structure for WP.4. Find FTP access details (for WordPress).

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Find more info in this article

Migration SetupStep 1. Download the pluginGo to https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-movable-type-to-wp-migration/ and download the plugin.

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Migration SetupStep 2. Install the plugin

• Go to WP admin panel -> Plugins -> Add New.• Find “CMS2CMS Movable Type to WordPress Migrator”.• Press “Install Now” Button.• Go to Admin -> Plugins, find “CMS2CMS Movable Type to WordPress

Migrator” and click Activate.

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Migration SetupStep 3. Create your account

Register your CMS2CMS account.

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Migration Setup Step 4. Connect Movable Type

Specify Movable Type website URL address. Then, press “Continue” button and you’ll be redirected to CMS2CMS website in order to complete your migration.

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Migration SetupStep 5. Start 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.

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Migration SetupStep 6. Start Full Migration

Only one mouse click separates you from the new WordPress site.

After you click 'Start Full Migration', your Movable Type 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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What to Do After Migration?

1. Set appearance & description When you migrate, your WordPress website has the default theme installed (currently, it’s Twenty Twelve). To personalise it, set up the suitable theme and template for your website. Don’t forget about the tagline - by default, it says “Just another WordPresss blog". To change the tagline, go to Settings -> General in WordPress dashboard.2. Add functionality

Install the necessary plugins, like SEO, backup, security etc. You can access WordPress plugin directory right from your dashboard. Go to Plugins ->Add New. Use search function or browse by tag to find the needed plugin. 3. Take care of SEO•set up 301 permanent redirects (you can do so using redirection bridge you'll get from CMS2CMS after migration).•monitor your site for 404 errors and fix them.•create Google Webmaster Tools account for the new site•generate and submit to Google your new XML sitemap. Click here for more info.4. Test your new site

Make sure all the functions are working properly, pages and posts are displayed correctly and all forms (registration, contact, login etc function well).

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

Enjoy Your Brand New WordPress Website!