Category: WWW

How I migrated Drupal Forum replies to WordPress. Part 2

In the first part, we have reached the point where users and forum topics are imported. There are no forum replies yet. Before we start playing with MySQL part make a backup of the whole WordPress database in case you break something. And you should be at least a bit comfortable with SQL. Considering myself, I know just basics of SQL syntax, the other part is the logic and browsing internet if stuck. My SQL statements are very simple using only insert, select, where statements. This is the most basic structure and not always the best practice. But the logic behind is most obvious. Next part is to take care of the Drupal database source. If your Drupal database is on the same server, you can perform queries directly from it. This is how I’ve done this. But this adds an additional keep off the track while writing queries. You…

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How I migrated Drupal website to WordPress. Part 1

Moving the Drupal website to WordPress is a hot topic online. There are lots of requests and interest in easy transition methods, but the reality is somewhat different. In fact, you get stuck with your own problems unless you are willing to pay for third party help. If you have a corporate website and want a smooth transition without getting hands dirty by figuring out all the nifty details, then the paid option is the way to go. If you need to transition a hobby website then there is a dilemma how to proceed. And you may even think about staying with Drupal before making a move. The motivation First of all, you may ask why to move from Drupal to another content management system (CMS). In fact, Drupal CMS is a great platform where you can set up almost everything you need. It already comes with lots of flexibility…

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Get Serious About User Experience with These 4 Web Design DIY Tips

With WordPress making up over 25 percent of all websites on the internet, creating and launching a site for a business has been simplified. In a few hours you can take your business idea to the market. But not all websites are the same. The implementation of a powerful user experience has become a must in today’s digital world. “Digital user experience encompasses all aspects of a person’s interaction with your web or mobile site including behavior, actions, perceptions and satisfaction,” Casey Weisbach of Forbes said. “Putting an emphasis on user experience will not only benefit your customers but will consequently deliver results for your company.” If you want to maximize your website design efforts and net more traffic and conversions, you need to consider user experience when your site is under development. Even if you have an existing WordPress website online, leveraging user experience can have a profound effect…

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How Much Hosting Power is Enough for Your Website?

While every website has different needs in terms of space and power requirements, there are some general guidelines that can help you determine the right hosting plan for your site. When looking at web hosting plans you will want to make sure the host’s bandwidth, allowable storage space, speed, and optimization all align with your needs. After considering the various factors that play a role in your website’s needs you will be able to choose the best hosting plan for your specific site. The Speed of Your Web Host It’s important to choose a web host with fast connections so that your users never have to wait more than a second or two for the pages on your site to load. Most hosts will advertise what speeds they are capable of providing, so look for server-speed stats either on the host’s sign up sheet or through third-party web host speed…

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