Dev Project Setup 2024
Export files & database from bigdaddy using "WP Migrate Lite" plugin
WP Admin > Tools > WP Migrate > Migrate > Export https://prnt.sc/yNyfhZjtYWKF
Select:
- Database
- Media Uploads > Export all media uploads
- Themes > Export only active themes
- Plugins > Export all plugins
- Must Use Plugins > Select All
Add New Local Site and select the file from the export
Initial push to Production (WPEngine)
After you are done with your work and ready to publish for production, use the “WP Engine Site Migration” plugin to push your files & database to the WPEngine install.
Install the plugin both on the Source (Local) and Destination (WPEngine).
* On destination (WPEngine) get the connection information (secret key) on Site Migration > Settings
* On source (Local) Enter the secret key and proceed with the migration
Site Migration > Migrate > Enter Key > Migrate the full site > Start
