How to build a practice site?

Discussion in 'Blogging' started by rookiethomas, Nov 23, 2009.

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    OK so I want to change my themes. BUt I do not want my site to be down. How can I build a second site then set it live at once? I have a self hosted wordpress blog.
     
    rookiethomas, Nov 23, 2009 IP
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    mjewel Prominent Member

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    Create a subdomain and install wordpress on it with a copy of your database, set it to noindex, and then create the new template. When it is finished, copy the new template to the main domain template folder and switch templates.
     
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    Yeah I guess that's the long road eh! Thanks though didn't think of that! This way I could ensure a good transfer. Oh and I could also export my current and load it up on the sub-domain to start with.
     
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