WordPress: Staging a Site

WordPress: Staging a Site

48mIntermediate2022-03-09

Authors

Allie Nimmons

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
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