Thinking of switching from SilverStripe to WordPress? This all-the-way tutorial aims to help you to go through the migration process as seamlessly and trouble-free as possible. For more detailed information go https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/

1. https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/
SilverStripe to WordPress
Migration Plugin.
How It Works

2. Why Switch to WordPress?
• Open Source
• Free
• Very easy to use
• Flexible
Great range of plugins
Many design solutions
Easy updates
Community support
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/

3. How to Migrate from SilverStripe to WordPress?
Migrate your website content from SilverStripe to
WordPress easily and automatedly in just a few
simple steps
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/

4. How to Prepare for Migration?
1. Back up your SilverStripe website.
2. Install WordPress.
3. Set up custom URL structure for WP.
4. Find FTP access details (for WordPress).
Find more info in this article
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/

5. Migration Setup
Step 1. Download the plugin
Go to https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/
and download the plugin.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/

6. Migration Setup
Step 2. Install the plugin
• Go to WP admin panel -> Plugins -> Add New.
• Find “CMS2CMS SilverStripe to WordPress Migration Plugin”.
• Press “Install Now” Button.
• Go to Admin -> Plugins, find “CMS2CMS SilverStripe to WordPress Migration
Plugin” and click Activate.
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7. Migration Setup
Step 3. Create your account
Register your CMS2CMS account.
https://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-silverstripe-to-wp-migration/

8. Migration Setup
Step 4. Connect SilverStripe
Specify SilverStripe website URL address. Then, press “Continue” button
and you’ll be redirected to CMS2CMS website in order to complete your
migration.
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9. Migration Setup
Step 5. Start Demo Migration
You're all set to start your migration. It's recommended to run the free
Demo migration to see how the service works.
Note. You can
skip this step
and start Full
migration right
away.
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10. Migration Setup
Step 6. Start Full Migration
Only one mouse click
separates you from the new
WordPress site.
After you click 'Start Full
Migration', your SilverStripe
website content will be moved to
WordPress.
You'll receive an email
notification as soon as the transfer
is complete.
You'll be able to check the
results and enjoy your new
WordPress website!
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11. What to Do After Migration?
1. Set appearance & description
When you migrate, your WordPress website has the default theme installed
(currently, it’s Twenty Twelve). To personalize it, set up the suitable theme and
template for your website.
Don’t forget about the tagline - by default, it says “Just another WordPresss
blog". To change the tagline, go to Settings -> General in WordPress dashboard.
2. Add functionality
Install the necessary plugins, like SEO, backup, security etc. You can access
WordPress plugin directory right from your dashboard. Go to Plugins ->Add New.
Use search function or browse by tag to find the needed plugin.
3. Take care of SEO
•set up 301 permanent redirects (you can do so using redirection bridge you'll get
from CMS2CMS after migration).
•monitor your site for 404 errors and fix them.
•create Google Webmaster Tools account for the new site
•generate and submit to Google your new XML sitemap. Click here for more info.
4. Test your new site
Make sure all the functions are working properly, pages and posts are
displayed correctly and all forms (registration, contact, login etc. function well).
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12. Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!
Enjoy Your Brand New WordPress
Website!