Why Migrate to TravelFeed?
Considering a switch? Here’s why migrating to TravelFeed from WordPress is a smart choice:
- Affordable Pricing: Get a free TravelFeed account with monetization or managed hosting from $15/month, whereas WordPress managed hosting starts from $35/month with added costs for plugins and themes.
- Built-in SEO: TravelFeed is SEO-ready out of the box. With WordPress, you need extra plugins.
- Social Integration: TravelFeed is not only a blogging software, but also a social network that gets your content seen by many travel blog readers, a feature missing in WordPress.
- Speedy Performance: Experience faster load times with TravelFeed, while WordPress can lag behind.
- Travel-Centric Design: Our platform is crafted for travelers. WordPress can be complex and generic.
- Superior Security: TravelFeed offers a secure, maintenance-free experience, in contrast to the regular vulnerabilities in WordPress.
- Special Features: TravelFeed provides unique travel tools without additional costs. With WordPress, you might need paid plugins.
- Innovative AI Blogger: A unique feature on TravelFeed, whereas other tools require costly subscriptions.
Migrating to TravelFeed gives you specialized tools and a smoother experience tailored for travel bloggers. For an in-depth comparison, see our detailed post.
Step 1: Prepare the WordPress Export File
To move your content from WordPress, an Export File (.xml) is needed.
- Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
- Select: Tools > Export.
- Choose 'All content' and click ‘Download Export File’.
Ensure the file is in .xml format. If it’s a zip file, extract the .xml file before proceeding.
Step 2: Importing to TravelFeed
Navigate and manage your import with these steps:
- Access the TravelFeed Dashboard.
- Click on 'Drafts' (in the sidebar).
- Click 'Import' (in the tabs right beside 'Published').
- Select 'WordPress'.
- Upload your .xml Export File.
Please note that the import tool is not available on mobile devices.
Import Details
- What’s Imported: Posts, drafts, and pages from WordPress.
- What’s Not Imported: Comments and media files. Ensure media files are manually moved if removed from WordPress.
Post-Import Actions
After importing, it's advisable to review and optimize your posts to fully utilize TravelFeed’s specialized features for travel bloggers. Add locations to your posts and ensure that all data is imported correctly and finalize your post settings according to your preferences.