Well it’s been a crazy week behind the scenes on the blog. About ten days ago I decided it was time for me to bite the bullet and migrate the blog from Blogger to a self hosted WordPress platform. It’s something that I should have done maybe a year ago, but I was really comfortable with my little place in cyberspace and I didn’t want to mess with something that wasn’t broken.
Much to my surprise this year has seen a huge growth in readers, (Yay!) and some ideas for planned projects just aren’t supported by blogger, so it was time to (reluctantly) make a move.
Several bloggers recommended Michelle from Little Hero Hosting for the migration, we chatted on the phone and a few days latter the ball was rolling. I was thinking March, Michelle was thinking Wednesday!
Poor Michelle, the estimated 4 hours took about a week because hundreds of blogger images had mega issues. I really appreciate the work she put in fixing each broken URL manually! She has twins people! I would have thrown in the towel, but this lady has dedication and great customer service. Thank You Michelle.
I didn’t want redesign so there are a few aesthetic and functional things that I want to change as I learn about how WP works behind the scenes. It’s so complicated compared to blogger and my anxiety levels are stupidly high. I can’t believe how attached I am to this silly blog!
So if things look a bit odd sometimes, please bear with me, I’m probably trying to change something.
If you notice a broken link or something that looks really wrong, please leave me a note, there are 5 years of posts to check through.
So the new URL in case you need to change your blog rolls or something is http://mypoppet.com.au/
Rss feeds have already been updated and I’ll be tinkering with the other social media feeds when I get a moment.
The old blogger address will be automatically redirected, but unfortunately links to individual posts will only redirect to the home page.
I’ll have the Tutorials page up very soon.
Thank you for your patience, I have some awesome stuff happening soon that will be worth the wait!
x Cinti
Fantastic Cinti!
I’m in the process of doing the same and like yourself dragged my heels as don’t want to loose what has been created over the years – needs must though and I’ve a very good feeling about the whole thing even if a little scared of the change.
I look forward to seeing and hearing how you go.
Thanks Jody. I’m settling in now an feel a lot better about the change as I know a great web designer that has helped me with some tweaks.
It’s looking great!
Yell out if you ever need any WP help… it is a steep learning curve but once you get used to it you’ll be fine
Ergh, I’m with blogger and keep hearing how eventually I am going to have to leave them and move to wp but the idea is just far too frightening for me at the moment. I have resolved myself to make the move only if and when I need to! You must have been so brave, haha!
Well, I never saw the blog on blogger before but I must say the design now is eye catching and really pops! A happy space to be in.
Hope it all gets easier soon
Thanks Debs, the old blog looked much like this one. I tried to make the new blog as similar as possible although the behind the scenes is very different and does take some getting used to. I think it has helped having someone knowledgeable do all the hard stuff.
Cinti worpress is amazing! Once you get your head around it you won’t look back. I’ve been using it for ages so drop me a line if you need some help as sometimes its good just to have someone say ” that’s easy – you can do that!” When you’re tearing your hair out!
Oh thanks. Will yell out if I need some help. Managing to find my way around so far