Background: Was hosted with another host, but rates were too high so cancelled plan, went on vacation and when I came back found that my wordpress blog didn't exist any more. I have a back of the database(atleast I think its the database): xxxxx.sql.zip and I made a zip of the wordpress files( was using 2.3) Can anyone guide me through the wordpress hosting transfer. Basically I have the wordpress database 1. xxxxx.sql.zip 2. files.zip (the files that showed in the previous wordpress folder of the ftp) Now I know how to transfer the domain name. I know that I have to unzip the files and upload them to my ftp folder. But how do I transfer xxxxx.sql.zip?? i.e. I have no experience in transferring databases. I'm willing to pay upto $5(payment by Paypal only upon work completion) to anyone who can set up my wordpress blog (and upgrade it to the 2.6 version) and whatever plugins as necessary. ALL the previous blog pages must remain as like they were.
Hi there, So we're talking about just one blog you need to move? If so, PM me the details, I'm interested.
Just install WP script through FTP and then upload all your theme files through FTP. Install DB through install.php and then go to phpmyadmin through control panel of your hosting. After that upload your DB through Import features. Change config file with your DB name,user and password. Its not hard as you think. I have done same thing 4 days back. Hope it helps. DON.
thanks Don, just changed the name servers, should be done by morning... will try your steps... thanks for the help.