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Migrating, Deploying, and Hosting WordPress

Oct 23, 2019
In this conversation, Brad Touesnard, founder of Delicious Brains Inc., shares his journey in creating WordPress plugins and a hosting SaaS. He dives into the nitty-gritty of migrating WordPress sites, emphasizing the critical role of reliable backups and database management. The discussion also covers effective hosting solutions like Netlify, the importance of version control, and managing WordPress with Composer. With insights into headless WordPress and serverless architecture, Brad offers a fresh perspective on modern web development challenges.
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ANECDOTE

WP Migrate DB Pro Origin

  • Brad Touesnard created WP Migrate DB Pro by modifying an existing plugin to simplify database migration.
  • It started as a side project and gained a following over several years before becoming a business.
ADVICE

Offload Media

  • Offload WordPress media to cloud storage like S3 or DigitalOcean using WP Offload Media.
  • This solves issues with load balancing and improves performance by separating media from the main server.
INSIGHT

WordPress Migration Challenges

  • Migrating WordPress data with changing content is complex; a perfect automated solution doesn't exist.
  • Scripting database changes in PHP allows for consistent deployment across environments and better version control.
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