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I have a site running on EE at http://jamminjava.com.  I want to build a similar site at a new domain and start with all the same features, plug-ins, etc - basically duplicating current site at new domain but then be able to make some design changes and minor menu changes, etc to the new site.  What’s the best way to do this?

Thanks!

Hi waterintowine

Obviously you’ll need a new licence for the second site, but the easiest way would be to literally copy files and database to the new site then adjust it accordingly.

If both sites are on the same server account you could also look at using Multiple Site Manager, a cheaper licence option and gives you the opportunity of sharing assets between both sites instead of duplicating.

Excellent answer, Rob. Thanks for your help!

waterintowine, does that help answer your question?

Thanks for the reply. If I opt to purchase a new license for the new site (vs the Multiple Site Manager license)

1. which files would i copy over? i want to duplicate current site at new host then make changes.
2.  (maybe dumb question) but how do i duplicate the current database on the new server?

Thanks!

Luke

Hi Luke,

It sounds like you may want to work with someone who’s familiar and comfortable working with files on a server and importing and exporting databases. To answer your questions specifically, though:

1) If you copy the site files and database to a new server (or another place on the same server), then all the files would copy over. The idea here is to copy everything and create an exact copy. So if you did that, everything would copy over.
2) You would use a utility like PHPMySQL that would give you the tools to export your database and import its data to a new database. You’ll want to check with your host to see specifically what tools they provide to allow you to do this.

But again, if you’re not comfortable doing this, I would highly recommend working with a professional here.

thanks for the reply kevin.  i went ahead and installed EE 2.3.1 on the new server.  i may have overstated the job i need to do. i basically need to duplicate the function of the site here: http://jamminjava.com but with new look and content - i don’t need to transfer images, etc from the database but will need the new site to function the same as the old one.  for instance, i would like to duplicate all my template groups and templates but am wondering if there is an easier way to do that than going in and copying and pasting from the old into the new.

i hope this is clear!

thanks again for your help!

luke

Hi Luke,

It all comes down to which parts you’re wanting to duplicate then, I suppose. If it’s just template groups and templates, you could always save your old site’s templates as files, move those files into a fresh installation for your new site, and sync those files up to create the new template groups and templates in your new site. Be aware, of course, that this will not copy over any template settings.

I still think the easiest way to duplicate a site’s basic functions will be to copy the entire site over and then remove what you don’t need. Any way you slice it, there’s going to be some hands-on work that’ll need to be done to get things how you want them.

If there’s anything else I can do to help, just let me know!