Q: How Do I migrate my WordPress Site to Page.ly

Method 1:

1. On your existing WordPress SIte; Under Tools > Export export your site
   content to file. Also take note of your theme and plugins.
2. On your New WordPress site: Under Tools > Import, import the file you
   saved from the step above, be sure to select the "grab images" checkbox.
3. Finally Search for and install your Plugins (Under Plugins Add New)
   and configure them. Finally search for and install a/your theme and make any customizations
   needed.
4. Configure your Widgets as needed.

Method 2:

1. On your existing WordPress SIte; Under Tools > Export export your site
   content to file. Also take note of your theme and plugins.
2. On your New WordPress site: Under Tools > Import, import the file you
   saved from the step above, be sure to select the "grab images" checkbox.
3. Using FTP Download your wp-content folder from your old host, and Upload (using FTP available as a PowerUp) the folder to our service [/httpdocs/wp-content].
4. Activate your Themes and Plugins
5. Configure your Widgets as needed.

Method 3:

There is a great plugin called BackupBuddy by IThemes that will make a complete snapshot of your site, for migration. Download it and follow the instructions.

Method 4:

Higher a Professional to help, We recommend http://wphelpcenter.com

Q: How do I upload a theme purchased/downloaded I already own.

A: You have two options:

1. Under Appearance > Themes > Install Themes (WordPress3) There is a small "Upload theme" link where you may upload the theme.zip file.

2. Purchase the $5 FTP upgrade (Under Upgrades at the top of your site) and follow the directions in the reciept email for connecting to the server. Then upload the uncompressed theme folder (unzip the theme.zip) and place into the /httpdocs/wp-content/themes directory.

Your theme will now be available for activation.

Option #2 is a little easier as sometimes people forget to upload just the theme folder.zip in option #1 and end up with /httpdocs/wp-content/themes/mytheme/mytheme/

My Page/Blog Is not loading, it's just a "whitescreen"

Sometimes upgrading (or not upgrading) WordPress, a plugin, activating a theme, or changing the url settings of your WordPress website will cause a "whitescreen". What is happening is that there is an error in a plugin or theme that is preventing the page from loading. Error reporting is turned off for security so it is hard to diagnose exactly what the problem is.

Whitescreen's usually happen when activating a new plugin, or theme. Or if you are editing a themefile and save it with a simple syntax error (like a missing semicolon)

Fear Not! the Whitescreen is easily fixed. Our Self service White Screen Eliminator tool (right side of page) will deactivate your current plugins and themes so that you may log back in and delete a bad plugin, or fix the error in your theme file. Nothing is Deleted, just de-activated.

1. Use the WhiteScreen Eliminator to de-activated your current theme and plugins
2. Login to your website and upgrade any themes or plugins
3. Re-Activate your theme
4. Re-Activate plugins as needed
5. If you website whitescreens again at step 3 or 4, you unfortunately have found the problem. Start at step 1 again and avoid using that theme/plugin again.

Take a look at these videos to help you get started customizing your website.

How To Log Into Your Page.ly Website
Introduction to the WordPress Dashboard
How To Change Website Title on Page.ly
Saving Your Work on Page.ly
Saving a Draft and Returning to it Later
How To Add Content to a Page
Adding a New Page
Sequencing WordPress Pages on Page.ly (Page Order)
Setting Up Your Contact Form on Page.ly (cforms)
Changing the Themes on Your Page.ly Website
Using Widgets on Your WordPress Website
Finding WordPress Plugins for Your Page.ly Website
Creating a WordPress Blog Post on Page.ly
Adding a New Author and Changing Attribution
Adding Images on Page.ly