How to Successfully Migrate Your Website from Joomla to WordPress: A Step-by-Step Guide

Prima di iniziare, assicurati di avere accesso al tuo sito web Joomla e al tuo sito web WordPress. Inoltre, dovrai disporre di un account FTP e di accesso al database MySQL.

Here are the steps to follow to migrate your website from Joomla to WordPress:

1. WordPress installation

To get started, you need to install WordPress on your website. You can do this using your hosting control panel or via an FTP program like FileZilla. Make sure you enter all the information requested during the installation process, such as your website name and login information.

2. Installation of the FG Joomla to WordPress plugin

FG Joomla to WordPress plugin is the tool that will help you import data from your Joomla website to your WordPress website. You can download the free version of the plugin from the WordPress.org website or purchase the premium version which offers additional features. If you choose to purchase the premium license, you can do so from the manufacturer's website. Once you have chosen the version of the plugin you prefer, you can install it from the “Plugins” section in your WordPress control panel.

Here is the link to the free FG Joomla to WordPress plugin on WordPress.org: https://wordpress.org/plugins/fg-joomla-to-wordpress/

Here is the link to the manufacturer's website to purchase the premium license of the FG Joomla to WordPress plugin: https://www.fredericgilles.net/fg-joomla-to-wordpress/

3. Configuration of the FG Joomla to WordPress plugin

After installing the plugin, you need to configure it. To do this, go to the “Tools” section of your WordPress dashboard and select “Import.” In the dialog box that appears, select “Joomla (FG)” and follow the instructions to configure the plugin. You will need to enter your Joomla database login information, such as the host, database name, username, and password.

4. Importing data from Joomla site to WordPress site

Once you've configured the plugin, you're ready to import data from your Joomla site to your WordPress site. To do this, click “Start Import” in the plugin dialog. The import process may take a few minutes, depending on the size of your website.

5. Configuring permalinks

After importing the data, it is important to set up permalinks for your WordPress website. Permalinks are the URLs of your web pages and must be configured so that the links from your old Joomla website point to the correct pages on the new WordPress website. To configure permalinks, go to the “Settings” section of your WordPress control panel and select “Permalinks”. Select the permalink structure you prefer and click "Save".

6. Check links and contents

After setting up permalinks, it is important to check that all links and content on your website have been imported correctly. Check your pages and posts to make sure all links work and the content imported correctly.

7. Disabling Joomla and redirecting traffic

Once you have verified that your new WordPress website is working properly, you can deactivate the Joomla website and redirect traffic from the old website to the new website. To do this, you can use a redirect plugin like “Redirection”. Install the plugin on your WordPress website and use it to create redirects from old Joomla pages to new WordPress pages. This way, if visitors try to access the old pages of your Joomla website, they will automatically be redirected to the new pages of your WordPress website.

8. Update of search engines and external links

Finally, it is important to update the search engines and external links for your website. This means informing search engines that your website has moved and that the links need to be updated. Use Google and Bing webmaster tools to update your website URL and inbound links. Also, be sure to update links on your social profiles and other websites where your website has been mentioned.

Conclusion

Migrating your website from Joomla to WordPress may seem like a challenge, but by following these detailed steps you can do it with ease. Make sure you follow each step carefully to avoid losing data or breaking your website during the migration process. Once you have successfully migrated your website, you will be able to enjoy the benefits of WordPress, such as a large selection of customizable themes and plugins, an easy-to-use interface, and much more.