Dude, you are on another level. I wish I hadn’t missed the chance to purchase a lifetime Automatic CSS framework license, because you're the guy who’s going to be around when all the other framework companies have left the dance, IMHO. Great work, Kevin!
I was banging my head against the wall on one project as I have used All in One successfully for years now but never migrated an Oxygen Site. This video has provided me with the solution which I have been scratching my head about for weeks! Big Thanks Man! Your a Legend!
Never thought I would watch another video on Oxygen. Turned out I needed to deal with one of the old client's Oxygen sites. So glad and grateful for this video since I forgot everything about that builder.
@@Gearyco I was pleasantly surprised. Your instructions were perfect (as always) and after updating the builder was fast to load, gave me no issues at all. Yeah, great.
This video assumes you know the basics of website migrations such as DNS changes, SSL setup, etc. I left some of that out because I wanted to focus on the host file technique so you can fully protect your migration process to the destination domain and verify it worked before going live.
This is some gold Kevin! I do some contract work for an IT company that takes security very seriously. To make my life easier I work inside of a Linux VM with a VPN connection. One of the steps I take is changing the hosts file in the etc folder similar to what you had shown when working on a dev server. The thought never crossed my mind to use this to smooth out the launch of a new website. One critique though is I like to run a search and replace to make sure there are no http URLs.
Yeah there is definitely more that we do after the fact but just wanted to get people started on this process to make their life less stressful :) Also, Gridpane automatically does all the URL rewrites ;)
Kevin, I was able to export a 1GB site and import that 1GB file into my localhost without the unlimited extension. All I had to do was increase my php.ini to allow 2GB uploads. Just thought others should be aware that it may just be a host limitation. If you run your own server, you can increase your upload limit and be good to go.
Hi, Kevin. I would add the re save permalinks, to fix all the inner pages. It is a must in every migration. Also by doing this method you basically switch to a non SSL version. You have to do some steps later to ensure that SSL will run with no problem. Thanks
10:00 Was just talking about resigning shortcodes in the Facebook group. Apparently, Oxygen ticks the check-marks for you on all of the post types that do have short codes. I confirmed this by inverting the selection and got the no shortcodes found. Did this for Shortcodes and CSS regeneration on multiple sites. I found a cool FireFox extension that ticks and unticks all check-marks in one click as a toggle button on the browser. Posted in the FB group thinking everyone would be excited and turns out no need to check everything. Oxygen Displays all post types available for some reason. I was left wondering why even show the post types at all, and just resign the codes without this interaction with the check-marks. Bad User experience.
This wouldn’t work quite the same if you are working on the same server as the live site going to the same domain, at least not on a cPanel VPS. I’d have to add a few more steps. Also, PC’s way to update the host file is a much easier process.
Great video. Loved it as usual. I have used AIO for years and have developed my own workaround certain issues. My question now is, what do you do when you don't have your own server and you are working with shared hosting?
Hey Kevin, I'm not sure I understand the "changing the A record" technique. I hope my question makes sense. Does that mean you have to host your client website on a new server? Why can't it keep the same IP adress as before?
Great tutorial:) Do you have some hosting service that you think work beter with Oxygen? We work with ionos and It work find but we some have bug like 500 error or caching delay before the website load. Do you have some tips?
Hey Kevin, one issue that I run into when I use this technique is that I cannot install an SSL certificate on the new server until after the DNS change propagates. I get the "this site isn't private" error until the certificate is installed, which means that I don't get a seamless transition. Am I missing something?
In addition to this, I'm curious how / if you are using staging sites to test changes or new development on live sites. How to sync staging to live and stuff like that
@@Gearyco Thank You for your quick reply. Your Channel is my One Stop whenever I encounter a problem. You are doing amazing work, helping many many like me. I am still following your oxygen Global Setting, & Looking forward to joining the inner circle in the future. how to add custom load more button custom post type in oxygen. I am making a news website in it I want to add a custom load more button but it's not working please help me. Clint said do not use the plugin so I have to do it manually.
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Dude, you are on another level. I wish I hadn’t missed the chance to purchase a lifetime Automatic CSS framework license, because you're the guy who’s going to be around when all the other framework companies have left the dance, IMHO. Great work, Kevin!
I'm here for the long haul :)
I was banging my head against the wall on one project as I have used All in One successfully for years now but never migrated an Oxygen Site. This video has provided me with the solution which I have been scratching my head about for weeks! Big Thanks Man! Your a Legend!
This is great info - using the hosts file on your computer to do "no-downtime" migrations is MAGIC as Kevin points out - awesome!
Never thought I would watch another video on Oxygen. Turned out I needed to deal with one of the old client's Oxygen sites. So glad and grateful for this video since I forgot everything about that builder.
How was the experience with it after being away from it for a while?
@@Gearyco I was pleasantly surprised. Your instructions were perfect (as always) and after updating the builder was fast to load, gave me no issues at all. Yeah, great.
This video assumes you know the basics of website migrations such as DNS changes, SSL setup, etc. I left some of that out because I wanted to focus on the host file technique so you can fully protect your migration process to the destination domain and verify it worked before going live.
This is some gold Kevin! I do some contract work for an IT company that takes security very seriously. To make my life easier I work inside of a Linux VM with a VPN connection. One of the steps I take is changing the hosts file in the etc folder similar to what you had shown when working on a dev server.
The thought never crossed my mind to use this to smooth out the launch of a new website. One critique though is I like to run a search and replace to make sure there are no http URLs.
Yeah there is definitely more that we do after the fact but just wanted to get people started on this process to make their life less stressful :) Also, Gridpane automatically does all the URL rewrites ;)
This is the best WP trick I have ever seen! I am serious Kevin Geary, you rock! 💪🏻🔥
Thanks to share all this value with us!!
Always helping the Oxygen community, thank you Kevin !
Love the cryptosteel capsule box on the desk Kevin. Safety first.
Kevin, I was able to export a 1GB site and import that 1GB file into my localhost without the unlimited extension. All I had to do was increase my php.ini to allow 2GB uploads. Just thought others should be aware that it may just be a host limitation. If you run your own server, you can increase your upload limit and be good to go.
Gold as always.
Hi, Kevin. I would add the re save permalinks, to fix all the inner pages. It is a must in every migration. Also by doing this method you basically switch to a non SSL version. You have to do some steps later to ensure that SSL will run with no problem. Thanks
I showed reset permalinks. And yes there’s more you can do but the main point of this tut was the host file process. Everything else is basic.
@@Gearyco yes, you are right. Sorry I missed that part.
Pure gold! 👌 Thanks Kevin!!
Great video. Waiting for more bricks videos
Very nice trick to migrate a website, thx!
10:00 Was just talking about resigning shortcodes in the Facebook group. Apparently, Oxygen ticks the check-marks for you on all of the post types that do have short codes. I confirmed this by inverting the selection and got the no shortcodes found. Did this for Shortcodes and CSS regeneration on multiple sites. I found a cool FireFox extension that ticks and unticks all check-marks in one click as a toggle button on the browser. Posted in the FB group thinking everyone would be excited and turns out no need to check everything. Oxygen Displays all post types available for some reason. I was left wondering why even show the post types at all, and just resign the codes without this interaction with the check-marks. Bad User experience.
This is the only way to launch a site 🚀
You are a genius !!😄
Thank you SO MUCH!! Wow, what a great way to migrate!
The link to the written instructions is missing. It just goes to the website with the video. But there are no written instructions anymore...
You're a legend. Thanks for another great video!
My pleasure!
Hi Kevin, Awesome viideo. Can I add that the procedure is the same on Linux except for hosts location. /etc/hosts
Thank you Kevin! Brilliant!
This wouldn’t work quite the same if you are working on the same server as the live site going to the same domain, at least not on a cPanel VPS. I’d have to add a few more steps.
Also, PC’s way to update the host file is a much easier process.
Hmm. Doesn’t seem like it. It’s 2 seconds in terminal. How could it be quicker in windows?
Yep, cannot have same domain twice on same server. So, if I already have a live site I cannot set up a new site and spoof DNS this way.
Thanks
Thanks!
Thanks for thar helpful trick!
You should make a video about oxygen and translation. It is a pain in the ass. WPML + oxygen + ACF is almost impossible to translate.
Does this still work? Every browser I tried this in (Windows and Mac), after logging in redirects to the IP.
Thank you so much. This is very helpful.
i think you deserve even more
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Great video. Loved it as usual. I have used AIO for years and have developed my own workaround certain issues.
My question now is, what do you do when you don't have your own server and you are working with shared hosting?
You mean you’re forced to overwrite a site that’s already there instead of migrating to a clean install?
@@Gearyco I mean you can't change the dns. I guess it means overwriting the current install.
Thanks brother - super helpful.
Waiting 😃
Problem is when you have to migrate a new site to the same hosting of the old website. You will have to overwrite the old one.
Same process
Hey Kevin, I'm not sure I understand the "changing the A record" technique. I hope my question makes sense. Does that mean you have to host your client website on a new server? Why can't it keep the same IP adress as before?
It can. But usually it doesn’t because we move all our clients to our servers from whatever old hosting they had.
Great video, as always. Do you have to do anything with ACSS after a migration or just the steps for permalinks and Oxygen?
Just the standard oxygen migration steps.
A bit frantic but great knowledge. thanks :) What environment do you use to local development? MAMP, Flywheel Local or something else?
We develop everything on a live dev server, not local.
Great tutorial:) Do you have some hosting service that you think work beter with Oxygen? We work with ionos and It work find but we some have bug like 500 error or caching delay before the website load. Do you have some tips?
Gridpane
Excellent, thank you. Since I have a Mac, I appreciate the information.
Any tricks for if youre just migrating the website onto a new server under the same domain with no downtime?
Do the same thing. Download the all in one file then do the trick.
Any tips for windows? :)
Hey Kevin, one issue that I run into when I use this technique is that I cannot install an SSL certificate on the new server until after the DNS change propagates. I get the "this site isn't private" error until the certificate is installed, which means that I don't get a seamless transition. Am I missing something?
I install the SSL right after the DNS change. And then you can resign shortcodes again and you’re good to go.
@@Gearyco You don't run into an error if the DNS propagation isn't complete?
@@SteveLaw78 it’s almost always instant through cloudflare.
In addition to this, I'm curious how / if you are using staging sites to test changes or new development on live sites. How to sync staging to live and stuff like that
For staging, this is all handled inside of Gridpane. They have one push sync both ways.
Thanks this is great! Just curious at what point you would set up the email - Is it even worth configuring an email server before migrating a site?
I add the email server right after migration using Postmark.
@@Gearyco got it thanks!
Would have like to see the DNS changed to see if it worked!
Can only change DNS on a url you own. But it works 100%. That part isn’t even a question.
load more button with ajax in oxygen
What about it?
@@Gearyco
Thank You for your quick reply.
Your Channel is my One Stop whenever I encounter a problem. You are doing amazing work, helping many many like me. I am still following your oxygen Global Setting, & Looking forward to joining the inner circle in the future.
how to add custom load more button custom post type in oxygen.
I am making a news website in it I want to add a custom load more button but it's not working please help me.
Clint said do not use the plugin so I have to do it manually.
#nextleveltuts
Thanks!