Questions about Migrating from Blogger

  • I’ve been blogging using blogspot since 2011. It’s way past time to update to WordPress. My question is three part.

    1. I have thousands of entries and recipe photos. I can’t manually transfer all the photos, it would be impossible. Will I lose them when I migrate or is there a way to do this, other than manually transferring pictures, or perhaps a plug-in that would move the images.

    2. Can I I migrate to WordPress without making it active and still use Blogger until I figure it out Or In other words, when I migrate does Blogger stay intact.

    3. Should I first make a a dummy account in WordPress and if so, then would I be able to repoint it to the correct url.

    The thought of doing this is daunting, and any suggestions you give me to make this less painless would be much appreciated. I know I have a learning curve ahead of me.

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  • 1. There are a few different methods you can use to migrate your blog from Blogger to WordPress without manually transferring each photo. One option is to use a migration plugin, such as the Blogger to WordPress plugin, which will automatically transfer your posts, comments, and images to your new WordPress site. Another option is to use a service like Blogger to WordPress Migration service, which will do the migration for you.

    2. Yes, you can migrate your blog to WordPress without making it active and still use Blogger until you are ready to switch over. This is known as a “staging” site, which allows you to work on your new site without affecting the live version of your blog.

    3. It’s a good idea to create a “dummy” account in WordPress before migrating your blog. This will allow you to test out the migration process and make any necessary adjustments before making the new site live. Once you’ve completed the migration, you can then repoint your domain to the correct URL.

    To make the transition less painless, you could also consider hiring a professional to help you with the migration. This would be a good idea if you’re not confident in your technical abilities or if you don’t have the time to handle the migration yourself.

    Thread Starter Daisy Belle

    (@jancc)

    You were so helpful, thank you so much!

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