Why would you need to clone your website?

Moving a website to a new host

You could decide to change the hosting service you use. To ease the transition and minimize the time it takes to go offline, you should create a replica of your site. It is possible to test it on an entirely new host before closing your current account permanently. In this way, if something occurs during the transfer process, you’ll be in a position to obtain a fresh version of the original website.

Transferring a website from localhost

A lot of web developers prefer to create the WordPress website in a locally hosted environment. Once the site is completed they move a copy to a server hosting but keep the original on the local environment.

Experimentation and testing

You’re considering the possibility of adding new features or updating your plugin, but you’re worried that it could damage your site. Making a staging clone lets you play with ease without causing the possibility of downtime or serious mistakes on your site’s production.

Redesign

You’d like to keep the current content; however, you are concerned that your website is outdated. You can create a stage copy of the site to make the changes and then replace your live webpage with the new version at a later time. While you wait, your existing website will continue to function as it always has.

Standalone copy in another domain

You can make a distinct duplicate of your website with a different domain. Instead of copying every page or blog post, it is possible to copy the entire website onto another field and then make modifications or delete any unnecessary content from the duplicate.

Both the live and clone sites will be independent of each other and will operate on their domains.

Clone a WordPress website using SiteGround Migrator.

This SiteGround migrator WordPress plugin provides a user-friendly and powerful tool that makes it easier to go through the process of creating a clone of an existing WordPress website. This plugin was specifically designed to integrate seamlessly in conjunction with SiteGround hosting, which ensures an easy migration process.

One of the main advantages of the SiteGround migrator software is the simplicity of use. In just a couple of clicks, you can begin the process of migration without technical know-how. The plugin handles the transfer of your website’s files, databases, configurations, and files and provides a simple option for replicating your WordPress website.

Another benefit of the plugin is that it works with a variety of WordPress themes and plugins. This means that your site’s functionality is maintained throughout the process of migration. Furthermore, the plugin is regularly upgraded and maintained by SiteGround to provide you with the most secure and reliable migration solutions.

In comparison to other options in contrast to other methods, as compared to other options, the SiteGround Migration plugin provides the most efficient and streamlined way to copy the content of your WordPress website. It removes the requirement for manual transfer of files or database changes, which saves you time and reduces the chance of making mistakes.

To know more information about the SiteGround Migration plugin and the best way to utilize it, read this thorough guide: WordPress Automatic Migrator.

Clone of a WordPress site using SiteGround Staging

Cloning the WordPress website to the staging website is a standard procedure. There are many ways to accomplish this, by using a plugin or a staging tool offered through your host.

The benefit of having a stage copy is the fact that both the real-time version and the copy operate on the same hosting, and you are able to edit each version without impacting the other. This means you can design a major overhaul to your website and swiftly deploy the new design without causing delays.

SiteGround has created the WordPress Staging Tool specifically to serve this use. It is accessible through GrowBig GoGeek along with Cloud Hosting plans.

The tool can create a WordPress site clone from your existing site, and it does this in the staging subdomain. If you’re ready to replace your live site with the staging version, the tool allows you to make the changes public in just one click.

If you’re looking to know more about our tool, please feel free to browse through the SiteGround Stage Tutorials.

Create a WordPress website manually.

Sometimes, the simplest method is the most efficient. While there are many tools and plugins for WordPress replicating, creating a duplicate of your website by hand is among the most reliable options with little or no problems.

We will guide you through the entire procedure of cloning manually the content of a WordPress website.

Step 1. Create a new folder to store the duplicate.

• In the beginning, create a folder to store the duplicate. Depending on the tools you have available for the job, you may use the FTP program or a File Manager for the hosting account.
• SiteGroundusers are able to use Site Tools at their disposal. It includes a fully-featured file manager that can be used to manage and create folders and files.
• Choose if you wish to copy the site’s content onto an entirely separate domain or as subdomains or subfolders of the original website. Go to Your client area > Web Sites and then Website Tools of the clone’s environment.
• Important! The root folder of any website in Site Tools is yourdomain.com/public_html or subdomain.yourdomain.com/public_html. Be aware of this when you create the folder for your clone should you wish for it to be available online.

Alternative 1: Make a brand new subdomain to host the replica

• If you choose to create a new subdomain for the cloned domain, head into Domain > Subdomains and then Create a New Subdomain. Note down the unique prefix of the subdomain and click Create.
• In our example, we are creating a subdomain called clone.sg-testing.com. So, in the Name field, we’ll enter clone.
• The system will automatically create the subdomain’s root folder – clone.sg-testing.com/public_html. In your instance, the folder would be:
• subdomain.yourdomain.com/public_html
• You can access and view the folder by clicking the Site Toolbox > Site Manager. This is where it is where you will upload the WordPress files.