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A WordPress staging site is a replica of your live website that allows you to test changes, updates, and new features before implementing them on your live site. Creating a staging site is essential to avoid disrupting your live site and to ensure everything works as expected. In this guide, we’ll show you how to create a WordPress staging site, making it easy to test and refine changes before making them live.

Table of Contents

  1. Preparation
  2. Choosing a Staging Method
  3. Duplicating Your Website
  4. Testing Changes on Staging
  5. Pushing Changes to Live Site

1. Preparation

Before creating a staging site, make sure you:

  • Backup: Create a complete backup of your live website, including files and the database.
  • Understand Risks: Be aware that changes made on the staging site won’t be reflected on the live site until you intentionally push them.

2. Choosing a Staging Method

There are different ways to create a staging site, including using plugins or manual methods:

  • Use Staging Plugins: Popular staging plugins like “WP Staging,” “Duplicator,” or “WP Stagecoach” provide a straightforward way to create staging sites.
  • Manual Setup: You can manually duplicate your site by creating a subdomain or subdirectory on your hosting and copying files and the database.

3. Duplicating Your Website

If you’re using a staging plugin:

  • Install the Plugin: Install and activate the staging plugin of your choice.
  • Create Staging Site: Follow the plugin’s instructions to create a staging site, typically involving a few clicks.

4. Testing Changes on Staging

Make changes and test on your staging site:

  • Log in to Staging: Access the staging site using the provided URL or subdomain.
  • Perform Changes: Test updates, plugins, themes, or any changes you plan to make on the live site.
  • Verify Functionality: Ensure everything works as expected on the staging site before proceeding.

5. Pushing Changes to Live Site

If you’re satisfied with the changes on the staging site:

  • Backup Again: Create a fresh backup of both your live site and the staging site.
  • Use the Plugin (if applicable): If you used a staging plugin, most provide an option to push changes to the live site.
  • Manual Transfer (if necessary): If using a manual setup, carefully copy files and the database from the staging site to the live site.

By following these steps, you’ll be able to create a WordPress staging site, allowing you to test changes and updates thoroughly before implementing them on your live website.