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Hi Folks,

There are many ways to move a website from another web host over to Wealthy Affiliate hosting. One of the easiest ways that you can do yourself in just a few

I'm backed things up on my old site. Went to my Siterubix site to Restore my site to Siterubix.com but I don't quite know how to go about it. Need help please. Find attached the screen capture of the site I'm on.

I have downloaded and installed the UpdraftPlus plugin n both websites as directed. How then do I use it to backup my site to Google Drive, dropox, etc from my old web host and then restore it on my Siterubix website?

Clicked on "Settings" and saw the place that says "Backup Now". I think I'm ok now.

is there any training anywhere for moving a free wordpress site (.wordpress.com) to my own domain then transferring it to WA? I can't use this training as on the free wordpress sites you can't download plug ins? Thanks for your help!

HI, I am not sure what your question is. I see you are a Premium Member. You can download and install Plugins in Wordpress and if you have your own domain you can move this to WA by following the training. Can you let me know where you had purchased your domain and I will send you the link to that specific training if available.

My blogging site is one i created before going WA so it is a .wordpress free site. I have now purchased a domain through godaddy and I am waiting for the name servers to be changed. Thanks for your response!

Great - they can take a while to transfer sometimes. Had you taken a backup copy of your website prior to changing the nameservers?

Can I use this also for a dutch Wordpress site?

Yes, I think Loes has one.

I tried this method and find that I can not restore to my siterubix website. It always said error: download failed.

Is it possible to transfer a weebly site from ipage to WA?

My understanding is that it has to be an wordpress theme only. But you can put in a support ticket in the siterubix button.

Thanx for the info....I will look into it.

Hi Carson, thanks for the info. I've followed the steps successfully except got stuck at the point where you restore the site info from dropbox to the siterubix.com site.

I get this message from within the Updraft plugin, and it means I can't authenticate dropbox from my siterubix site without getting a related error about php. "Warning: Your web server's PHP installation does not included a required module (mcrypt). Please contact your web hosting provider's support and ask for them to enable it."

Is this a setting with the siterubix hosting that can be fixed? Otherwise if it can't be fixed, does this mean we are not able to do the restore via dropbox?

Thanks

Hi Josie, do what I did click the link about training how to transfer to your own domain, you have your own domain so would be the same, get a pad and pen and write down the instruction and just follow them. It is simple Kyle simplifies every step.

Hello Carson.. How r u? I need help to transfer my old website (www.wfp4life.com ) to WA. I'm about to go viral with my company!! Philippines is getting in and my website can't contain my many sign ups. It already crashed the server 3 or 4 times. Not only Philippines but getting the whole world. This website is created for the less fortunate ones especially but it's for everyone for that matter. I will bring many here in WA. And I'm a person of my word. My members are loyal to me. Whatever that I think good for them, they will do. I get to love the WA Community. I feel at ease here!! Very helpful individuals. Finny has sent me the link on how to transfer my wfp4life website to here but I have no clue on how to transfer it. I don't want to ask help from my programmer!! Thank you Carson!!

Hey! If you submit a ticket, they will sort it out for you :)

Thank you! Site has been successfully backed up and moved :)

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How do i move a wordpress site from another web host to wa?

How do i move a wordpress site from another web host to wa?

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Hi Folks,

There are many ways to move a website from another web host over to Wealthy Affiliate hosting. One of the easiest ways that you can do yourself in just a few

I'm backed things up on my old site. Went to my Siterubix site to Restore my site to Siterubix.com but I don't quite know how to go about it. Need help please. Find attached the screen capture of the site I'm on.

I have downloaded and installed the UpdraftPlus plugin n both websites as directed. How then do I use it to backup my site to Google Drive, dropox, etc from my old web host and then restore it on my Siterubix website?

Clicked on "Settings" and saw the place that says "Backup Now". I think I'm ok now.

is there any training anywhere for moving a free wordpress site (.wordpress.com) to my own domain then transferring it to WA? I can't use this training as on the free wordpress sites you can't download plug ins? Thanks for your help!

HI, I am not sure what your question is. I see you are a Premium Member. You can download and install Plugins in Wordpress and if you have your own domain you can move this to WA by following the training. Can you let me know where you had purchased your domain and I will send you the link to that specific training if available.

My blogging site is one i created before going WA so it is a .wordpress free site. I have now purchased a domain through godaddy and I am waiting for the name servers to be changed. Thanks for your response!

Great - they can take a while to transfer sometimes. Had you taken a backup copy of your website prior to changing the nameservers?

Can I use this also for a dutch Wordpress site?

Yes, I think Loes has one.

I tried this method and find that I can not restore to my siterubix website. It always said error: download failed.

Is it possible to transfer a weebly site from ipage to WA?

My understanding is that it has to be an wordpress theme only. But you can put in a support ticket in the siterubix button.

Thanx for the info....I will look into it.

Hi Carson, thanks for the info. I've followed the steps successfully except got stuck at the point where you restore the site info from dropbox to the siterubix.com site.

I get this message from within the Updraft plugin, and it means I can't authenticate dropbox from my siterubix site without getting a related error about php. "Warning: Your web server's PHP installation does not included a required module (mcrypt). Please contact your web hosting provider's support and ask for them to enable it."

Is this a setting with the siterubix hosting that can be fixed? Otherwise if it can't be fixed, does this mean we are not able to do the restore via dropbox?

Thanks

Hi Josie, do what I did click the link about training how to transfer to your own domain, you have your own domain so would be the same, get a pad and pen and write down the instruction and just follow them. It is simple Kyle simplifies every step.

Hello Carson.. How r u? I need help to transfer my old website (www.wfp4life.com ) to WA. I'm about to go viral with my company!! Philippines is getting in and my website can't contain my many sign ups. It already crashed the server 3 or 4 times. Not only Philippines but getting the whole world. This website is created for the less fortunate ones especially but it's for everyone for that matter. I will bring many here in WA. And I'm a person of my word. My members are loyal to me. Whatever that I think good for them, they will do. I get to love the WA Community. I feel at ease here!! Very helpful individuals. Finny has sent me the link on how to transfer my wfp4life website to here but I have no clue on how to transfer it. I don't want to ask help from my programmer!! Thank you Carson!!

Hey! If you submit a ticket, they will sort it out for you :)

Thank you! Site has been successfully backed up and moved :)

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We've just released a new feature on the WA Activity Dashboard that can give you an opportunity to work with folks that you have referred to Wealthy Affiliate.

Here is wha

I'm pretty excited about the referral bonuses!

Hey Carson please help me understand the credits for referrals. According to my referral status I made 21 but I only got credited for 13. I know they only completed their profiles cause I got tasked to comment on their description and money goals. Why wasn't I created for the rest?

Absolutely brilliant! Probably one of the best and most useful features to be added! Now if I could just get some referrals ... :)

Hey Devan, we're pretty excited about this one too!

Honestly, just follow along in the Affiliate Bootcamp and you'll have visitors to your website before you know it.

I will be more than happy to have a look at your website and lend a hand.

Carson

Thanks Carson!

That would be great. I'd like to make sure I do the work first though. So as soon as I am finished the BootCamp (I have 2 courses to go) I'll ask you to take a look for me and if I need help before that I'll be sure to let you know.

Thanks again to you guys for the new referral communication system!

Devan

Wow great addition!
Will have great use it as soon I will have a bunch of referrals here :)

Hey Mike, awesome to hear it! Thanks for the support ;)

I just used this to answer some of my referral's questions that were unanswered. There's a lot of activity going on, and I really like to focus on my referrals. This was an awesome addition.

Thanks for the feedback Nathaniell.

I know this is going to help so many people get help when they ask questions. On average, there are questions and comments happening every few seconds at WA so this filter will be very effective when you want to lend a hand!

Carson

thanks for all the help carson you and kyle make this such a breeze

Hey Joel, you're welcome man! Hopefully you'll get some use out of this new feature :)

ive gotten a lot of use out of everything else you guys provided just as a starter member. i know i wont think twice about going premium

Sounds great, there's just so much on the Premium side that I know you'll greatly benefit from.

I'm looking forward to working with you!

thanks! quick question though how do i create an email on my website? for the privacy policy page

or do i use my personal email

Here is some training that will help you do this:
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/creating-email-accounts-email-forwards-for-your-website

Personal website email addresses must be from your OWN domain, to have your own domain you'll need to be Premium.

Carson

Hey Carson,
I think that is a great feature. Very helpful.
Thanks, Jim

Hey Jim, glad you like it!

This is a feature that I can see a lot of folks benefiting from. When working hard to refer others to WA, it's nice to be able to work with them when they get here! This allows for that to happen pretty effectively!

Carson

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New "Referral" Activity Dashboard!

New "Referral" Activity Dashboard!

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We've just released a new feature on the WA Activity Dashboard that can give you an opportunity to work with folks that you have referred to Wealthy Affiliate.

Here is wha

I'm pretty excited about the referral bonuses!

Hey Carson please help me understand the credits for referrals. According to my referral status I made 21 but I only got credited for 13. I know they only completed their profiles cause I got tasked to comment on their description and money goals. Why wasn't I created for the rest?

Absolutely brilliant! Probably one of the best and most useful features to be added! Now if I could just get some referrals ... :)

Hey Devan, we're pretty excited about this one too!

Honestly, just follow along in the Affiliate Bootcamp and you'll have visitors to your website before you know it.

I will be more than happy to have a look at your website and lend a hand.

Carson

Thanks Carson!

That would be great. I'd like to make sure I do the work first though. So as soon as I am finished the BootCamp (I have 2 courses to go) I'll ask you to take a look for me and if I need help before that I'll be sure to let you know.

Thanks again to you guys for the new referral communication system!

Devan

Wow great addition!
Will have great use it as soon I will have a bunch of referrals here :)

Hey Mike, awesome to hear it! Thanks for the support ;)

I just used this to answer some of my referral's questions that were unanswered. There's a lot of activity going on, and I really like to focus on my referrals. This was an awesome addition.

Thanks for the feedback Nathaniell.

I know this is going to help so many people get help when they ask questions. On average, there are questions and comments happening every few seconds at WA so this filter will be very effective when you want to lend a hand!

Carson

thanks for all the help carson you and kyle make this such a breeze

Hey Joel, you're welcome man! Hopefully you'll get some use out of this new feature :)

ive gotten a lot of use out of everything else you guys provided just as a starter member. i know i wont think twice about going premium

Sounds great, there's just so much on the Premium side that I know you'll greatly benefit from.

I'm looking forward to working with you!

thanks! quick question though how do i create an email on my website? for the privacy policy page

or do i use my personal email

Here is some training that will help you do this:
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/creating-email-accounts-email-forwards-for-your-website

Personal website email addresses must be from your OWN domain, to have your own domain you'll need to be Premium.

Carson

Hey Carson,
I think that is a great feature. Very helpful.
Thanks, Jim

Hey Jim, glad you like it!

This is a feature that I can see a lot of folks benefiting from. When working hard to refer others to WA, it's nice to be able to work with them when they get here! This allows for that to happen pretty effectively!

Carson

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We had this question pop-up today at Wealthy Affiliate where a member was asking whether there are any WordPress plugins that can be installed that will prevent hacking. The ans

True, although having said that, there are a couple of plug ins I install on all my WP blogs (I manage over 100+ WP blogs):

Login Lockdown - this automatically blocks the IP of anyone who keeps hammering the wp log in page with the wrong password - usually the type of behaviour when someone's guessing a password (not hacking per say, but still a problem).

Bulletproof Security - this creates blocks and barriers in your Htaccess file preventing a lot of the loopholes that most hackers use to gain access to your wp-admin area to exploit your plug ins.

I'd also recommend having your server provider set up firewall software if you have a dedicated server to keep out malicious activity.

Hope that helps...

Well said Carson. It's hard to use less plugins but when you sit down and look at what you have installed you'll see that most of them aren't needed. You've only added them because they'll make your site look "cooler."

Seeing there is a massive attack going on at the moment on WordPress websites (not sure if it's limited to .com or .org WordPress sites) it's best to start eliminating unnecessary plugins now.

Also, if you're using a user on your website called "admin" it's time to change it. Dean (@Apina) has written a guide on how to do this on his website so check it out if you need to change this: http://www.apinapress.com/dont-be-an-admin-part-two/ using an admin user and/or a simple password is how people are hacking into websites.

Nice to see WA goes even further for it's members AGAIN! :)

~ Luke

another awesome feature in WA! ;)

"The best part is that we do this quietly in the background and only notify you if absolutely necessary. Every day we fix many websites to keep them up and running without anyone knowing. NO other web host does this."

Actually I know of one but for internet marketers like us who own more than 1 website, it would cost $99 per month! Glad to know that WA has this service. Another great promotional angle to use.

Awesome, great to know that you guys have got our back covered :-)

Thank you so much for the above info... I had know idea that WA hosting had ant-hacking benefits, nice to know you have our backs...

Well said Carson.. :)

There are a plethora of reasons why you want to limit the use of WordPress plugins on your site and here are a few that I think are important to mention:

* They make your site load longer
Whenever you add a plugin, it adds another 'task' for your site to do when every single person visits your site.

* They give access to your database
This is THE reason why most sites get hacked as the database (let's call it the guts of your site) is the inner workings of your site and can then be altered in whatever way the hacker wants.

* Improper code structure
Code can become very unstable when it is not written in the same high quality as WordPress thus can break your site

I know it is hard to (sometimes) resist the temptation of fancy pants bells and whistles that plugins can come with. But at the end of the day..
does it REALLY provide an awesome user experience?

Thanks for the reminder! So much to remember and it all seems important. Sure have appreciated the patience and support through all the babysteps. It is finally starting to be Fun! Sherry M

I was told by another member here that this is what the Akismet was for. I think it is best I just not answer any questions anymore. If someone tells me something and the source I got it from seemed reliable then I usually feel safe to pass that on. So, then it seems I misguided someone by accident. I will go back refer him to this post.

Thanks for all you do Carson. I know you take care of us.

Askimet is a great and reliable plugin that prevents and helps to block spam comments. However, it does not prevent a hacker from trying to access your site. Perhaps you got spam and hacking mixed up.

I should also mention that we monitor and delete spam comments too. If spam comments build up on your site I'm they can actually bring your site down or make it ultra slow to load. This is another perk of being a WA Premium member and hosting your sites with us!

You know what Carson I think I did get them mixed up then. I was probably thinking of spam. I know that my Akismet blocks a lot of spam to my site. I was able to locate the guy and send him your post here last night. Thanks Carson.

Thanks Carson. I never knew about any of this. You and Kyle do an amazing job of looking after our interests. Thank you. Robbie :)

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Are there Wordpress Plugins to Prevent Hacking?

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We had this question pop-up today at Wealthy Affiliate where a member was asking whether there are any WordPress plugins that can be installed that will prevent hacking. The ans

True, although having said that, there are a couple of plug ins I install on all my WP blogs (I manage over 100+ WP blogs):

Login Lockdown - this automatically blocks the IP of anyone who keeps hammering the wp log in page with the wrong password - usually the type of behaviour when someone's guessing a password (not hacking per say, but still a problem).

Bulletproof Security - this creates blocks and barriers in your Htaccess file preventing a lot of the loopholes that most hackers use to gain access to your wp-admin area to exploit your plug ins.

I'd also recommend having your server provider set up firewall software if you have a dedicated server to keep out malicious activity.

Hope that helps...

Well said Carson. It's hard to use less plugins but when you sit down and look at what you have installed you'll see that most of them aren't needed. You've only added them because they'll make your site look "cooler."

Seeing there is a massive attack going on at the moment on WordPress websites (not sure if it's limited to .com or .org WordPress sites) it's best to start eliminating unnecessary plugins now.

Also, if you're using a user on your website called "admin" it's time to change it. Dean (@Apina) has written a guide on how to do this on his website so check it out if you need to change this: http://www.apinapress.com/dont-be-an-admin-part-two/ using an admin user and/or a simple password is how people are hacking into websites.

Nice to see WA goes even further for it's members AGAIN! :)

~ Luke

another awesome feature in WA! ;)

"The best part is that we do this quietly in the background and only notify you if absolutely necessary. Every day we fix many websites to keep them up and running without anyone knowing. NO other web host does this."

Actually I know of one but for internet marketers like us who own more than 1 website, it would cost $99 per month! Glad to know that WA has this service. Another great promotional angle to use.

Awesome, great to know that you guys have got our back covered :-)

Thank you so much for the above info... I had know idea that WA hosting had ant-hacking benefits, nice to know you have our backs...

Well said Carson.. :)

There are a plethora of reasons why you want to limit the use of WordPress plugins on your site and here are a few that I think are important to mention:

* They make your site load longer
Whenever you add a plugin, it adds another 'task' for your site to do when every single person visits your site.

* They give access to your database
This is THE reason why most sites get hacked as the database (let's call it the guts of your site) is the inner workings of your site and can then be altered in whatever way the hacker wants.

* Improper code structure
Code can become very unstable when it is not written in the same high quality as WordPress thus can break your site

I know it is hard to (sometimes) resist the temptation of fancy pants bells and whistles that plugins can come with. But at the end of the day..
does it REALLY provide an awesome user experience?

Thanks for the reminder! So much to remember and it all seems important. Sure have appreciated the patience and support through all the babysteps. It is finally starting to be Fun! Sherry M

I was told by another member here that this is what the Akismet was for. I think it is best I just not answer any questions anymore. If someone tells me something and the source I got it from seemed reliable then I usually feel safe to pass that on. So, then it seems I misguided someone by accident. I will go back refer him to this post.

Thanks for all you do Carson. I know you take care of us.

Askimet is a great and reliable plugin that prevents and helps to block spam comments. However, it does not prevent a hacker from trying to access your site. Perhaps you got spam and hacking mixed up.

I should also mention that we monitor and delete spam comments too. If spam comments build up on your site I'm they can actually bring your site down or make it ultra slow to load. This is another perk of being a WA Premium member and hosting your sites with us!

You know what Carson I think I did get them mixed up then. I was probably thinking of spam. I know that my Akismet blocks a lot of spam to my site. I was able to locate the guy and send him your post here last night. Thanks Carson.

Thanks Carson. I never knew about any of this. You and Kyle do an amazing job of looking after our interests. Thank you. Robbie :)

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There are two ways in which you can add an image to Wealthy Affiliate. Previous to today there was only one way to upload an image to Wealthy Affiliate by browsing your computer a

I don't see my profile Image page

Thanks Carson!

Nice addition, Carson.

And we grow some more. :)

How to add your profile image at WA?

How to add your profile image at WA?

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There are two ways in which you can add an image to Wealthy Affiliate. Previous to today there was only one way to upload an image to Wealthy Affiliate by browsing your computer a

I don't see my profile Image page

Thanks Carson!

Nice addition, Carson.

And we grow some more. :)

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We have just updated our promotional banner system for the WA Affiliate Program. These banners can be used on your website or in any way you like to refer others to Wealthy Affili

Good deal! I can 't wait to put it use on my sites.

Looks like this link is not working anymore. There is no page on the new site that shows the banners that I can locate

Great! Was able to download and easily put a banner on my blog! Thank you!

Thanks Carson ... the download facilty is a great addition.

Been waiting for this, thanks!

Very nice banners! Thanks!

Good stuff Carson, Welshy, looking forward to your training as well. Two questions: I noticed many of the banners use the phrase "wealthy affiliate university" I used this phrase as a link back to here on my bootcamp site theme page and upon review of it in the discussion one of our fellow members said that we should not use that phrase anymore because of some legal issues, fact or fiction? 2. If we use the direct link does it incorporate our affiliate i.d. I know the html version does in order to use on our own websites, but what if we social the direct link, will we get credit for any referrals from it? Thanks.

Thanks Johnney, The training doesn't appear in the feed for some reason but you can see it here https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/ecovers-images-to-promote-wa-resources-blog-posts
I'll be updating it...

Hi Carson, I like that banner.
I'll be creating a new resource later today and sharing some images people can use to drive traffic to WA.
I'm creating it to also get feedback and ideas from other members on different types of images to create, what bullet points, call to actions to use.

That's awesome Craig. I'll make sure to keep an eye out for the resource and add my comments. We have plans to evolve the banner system to allow folks here at WA to upload and share their banners so that others. It will be quite powerful and useful.

I have no idea why the training didn't go to the Global feed Craig. I'll be looking into it immediately. It has something to do with it being a video type I think. This is an outstanding piece of training and we will get it some exposure.

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Wealthy Affiliate Promotional Banners!

Wealthy Affiliate Promotional Banners!

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We have just updated our promotional banner system for the WA Affiliate Program. These banners can be used on your website or in any way you like to refer others to Wealthy Affili

Good deal! I can 't wait to put it use on my sites.

Looks like this link is not working anymore. There is no page on the new site that shows the banners that I can locate

Great! Was able to download and easily put a banner on my blog! Thank you!

Thanks Carson ... the download facilty is a great addition.

Been waiting for this, thanks!

Very nice banners! Thanks!

Good stuff Carson, Welshy, looking forward to your training as well. Two questions: I noticed many of the banners use the phrase "wealthy affiliate university" I used this phrase as a link back to here on my bootcamp site theme page and upon review of it in the discussion one of our fellow members said that we should not use that phrase anymore because of some legal issues, fact or fiction? 2. If we use the direct link does it incorporate our affiliate i.d. I know the html version does in order to use on our own websites, but what if we social the direct link, will we get credit for any referrals from it? Thanks.

Thanks Johnney, The training doesn't appear in the feed for some reason but you can see it here https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/training/ecovers-images-to-promote-wa-resources-blog-posts
I'll be updating it...

Hi Carson, I like that banner.
I'll be creating a new resource later today and sharing some images people can use to drive traffic to WA.
I'm creating it to also get feedback and ideas from other members on different types of images to create, what bullet points, call to actions to use.

That's awesome Craig. I'll make sure to keep an eye out for the resource and add my comments. We have plans to evolve the banner system to allow folks here at WA to upload and share their banners so that others. It will be quite powerful and useful.

I have no idea why the training didn't go to the Global feed Craig. I'll be looking into it immediately. It has something to do with it being a video type I think. This is an outstanding piece of training and we will get it some exposure.

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