WordPress: Staging a Site
48mIntermediate2022-03-09
Authors

Allie Nimmons
Self-taught WordPress Evangelist and Owner of Beedia Productions
Course details
Using a staging site is typical for more high-level WordPress users, but not as common for beginners. However, learning how to use one from the beginning of your journey with WordPress can mean a smoother process overall, and is a big step on the path from a beginner to an intermediate WordPress user. In this course, Allie Nimmons covers why, how, and when to use a staging site. Allie focuses on two main topics: use of staging sites when building/preparing to launch a site, and staging sites during the lifetime of the website. She explains why you should build in a staging site, how to create a staging environment using a few different methods, and the benefits of utilizing a staging environment as you update and maintain your website. Join Allie in this course to get a better understanding of the benefits of staging sites and the confidence to create your own.
Skills covered
WordPressContent Management Systems (CMS)Web DevelopmentOpen SourceOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Curtain call for WordPress - Why staging your site matters
What Is a WordPress Staging Site
- Defining a staging site
- Pros of using a staging site
- Cons of using a staging site
How to Create a WordPress Staging Site with Plug-Ins
- WP Staging
- WPVivid Backup
- All-in-One WP Migration
- Duplicator
How to Create a WordPress Staging Site with Local Tools
- Local by Flywheel
- DevKinsta
How to Create a Staging Site with Hosting
- SiteGround
- Bluehost
- WP Engine
How to Manually Create a Staging Site
- Warnings and precautions
- Walk-through
Using a Staging Site
- Staging site best practices
- Preflight checklist
- Syncing content
- Switching from staging to production
- Post-switch checklist
Troubleshooting Common Issues with Staging Sites
- Caching issues
- Error page when viewing staging site
- Staging redirects to live site
Conclusion
- Next steps