Overview
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Learn how to use a WordPress staging site to build stronger websites and keep your sites updated without risking loss in performance or traffic on your live site.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Curtain call for WordPress: Why staging your site matters
- Defining a staging site
- Pros of using a staging site
- Cons of using a staging site
- WP Staging
- WPVivid Backup
- All-in-One WP Migration
- Duplicator
- Local by Flywheel
- DevKinsta
- SiteGround
- Bluehost
- WP Engine
- Warnings and precautions
- Walk-through
- Staging site best practices
- Preflight checklist
- Syncing content
- Switching from staging to production
- Post-switch checklist
- Caching issues
- Error page when viewing staging site
- Staging redirects to live site
- Next steps
