New Install Questions

  • Resolved ShaunPCS

    (@shaunpcs)


    10 years, 6 months ago

    I am installing WP 3.9.1 on a development subdomain link. I will change all the files over to the primary domain once the development phase is done and the migration phase is started. I am a Joomla Developer by trade but dabbled in WP sites for a few clients. Ever since the 3.0 roll out in the Joomla Platform i have been very unhappy with it and decided to strictly become a WP developer. Its much more manageable and better for SEO.

    Anyway my questions are:

    When on the install.php page for the initial install, there is a selection for “privacy: Allow Search Engines To Index This Site” Do I want to check this box even though its on a development link?

    And if i do not check this box, how do i make sure the site is indexed once the site launches under the primary domain?

    Is there a way to check the box in the dashboard once the site is launched to the primary domain?

    I know I do not want the subdomain development link indexed at all!

    Thank you!

    -Shaun

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  • I will change all the files over to the primary domain once the development phase is done and the migration phase is started.

    Then please ensure you review Moving _WordPress before moving any files or folders.

    Do I want to check this box even though its on a development link?

    I would. It’s a reversible change either way. All it does is add a no-index meta line into the page head for Google. Alternatively, you could install something like https://www.ads-software.com/extend/plugins/absolute-privacy/ and keep everyone out except registered users.

    how do i make sure the site is indexed once the site launches under the primary domain

    Same as any other site really – make a Google sitemap (there are plugins for this), grab a Google webmaster account, use good SEO practices then sit back & wait.

    Is there a way to check the box in the dashboard once the site is launched to the primary domain?

    Yep – the checkbox can be ticked or cleared at any time via Settings -> Reading.

    Generally speaking, you;’ll find that very little is carved in stone with WordPress. Most things can be changed at will over time. ??

    Thread Starter ShaunPCS

    (@shaunpcs)

    Cool! Thank you! I am liking WP very much after the last few sites i have developed in this platform.

    The files were already uploaded to the primary domain and theme was installed, I just had to configure the theme pages, menu, plugins..etc.

    This is the first case of a complete install from the development staging link. Once the development is done, moving everything to the primary directory without breaking anything will be the next challenge.

    Thanks again!

    -Shaun

    Longer term, I’d suggest looking at developing a site in a sub-folder rather than a sub-domain. Then you can just allow WordPress to take over the root domain which is way easier than physically moving a WP site.

    Thread Starter ShaunPCS

    (@shaunpcs)

    Its not too late, I could still do that. Which section of the page you suggested would refer to that?

    btw, you been a big help and very much appreciated.

    Which section of the page you suggested would refer to that?

    The link I have above should take to straight to the section you need – “Using a pre-existing subdirectory install”. Ignore the sections above & below that one.

    you been a big help and very much appreciated.

    No problem. It’s always a pleasure to help a fellow dev get to grips with WordPress. ??

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