• I need to change some tags to categories. I want to use the import tool converter that’s listed on my dashboard, but am wondering if I’ll have problems when I push the install button due to my non-up-dated WP site.

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  • Sorry – what tag to cat converter are you referring to?

    Why are you using an old copy of WordPress? Were you aware that your site is currently running a very real risk of being hacked? You need to upgrade WordPress asap. As you have such an old version of WordPress, you will need to carry out a series of smaller manual upgrades. See Upgrading_WordPress_Extended for the full details.

    Thread Starter llilly

    (@llilly)

    Tag-Cat converter: The one that’s listed in my ‘Import’ page off the dashboard.

    my website is https://www.laurabrunolilly.com

    About upgrading:
    Since you asked, I’ll tell you that I’ve been researching the hows of doing this since the beginning of the year.
    In preparation for all of that, it involves doing backups (I have backed up using my hostgator ‘backup’ button) but I’ve never tried to retrieve anything… It also involves turning off all plugins. To be safe, I’ve learned that the best way is to do a clone site ‘just in case.’
    Unfortunately, the idea of creating a clone has just gotten way over my head…all my plugins need to be updated, too and the thought of turning everything off, upgrading WP from 3.6 to what, 3.9 and running the risk of losing everything once re-starting plugins is daunting to me.
    I started WP with a minimal amount of tech knowledge,armed with a copy of WP for Dummies and Word Press2Go but this is getting too scarey and time consuming for me. To me, it is more than simple ‘maintainence.’
    That said, I’ve been looking for refs for someone to help me…paid help of course…there’s almost too much to choose from when I google that subject.
    Many thanks for the warning about hackers…I’ve noticed more SPAM lately…and thanks for the hint that I’d have to do mini upgrades first…I’ll return to doing research on how to do this, but I’m thinking I’m not tech savy enough to do it at all.

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