Learn Exporting Site

If you want to export a WordPress website you’ve built somewhere else, use the instructions below. It is also a good idea to export your site at the end of the school year and save the .xml file on cloud storage. This will let you move the site to another host if you’d like to keep working on it. It is also a great addition to a portfolio of your work. 

Step 1: From the dashboard, go to Tools > Export. Select All content to export. Then press Download Export File.  

Step 2: On your computer, navigate to the saved file. Usually, your device will automatically save it to your Downloads folder. Depending on your web browser, you may be able to select where to save the file if you’d like it in a different location. You don’t need to try to open the file, just make sure it is saved in a location where you can find it. 

Step 3: Be sure to note the theme you used, as you will have to re-activate the theme, and any customized settings you have made within the theme, after it has been imported to another host.