Chapter 1. Project 1: Migrating a Static Website to WordPress

Many websites start out being created with nothing more than HTML, CSS, and a few images. For some, that will always be enough and there will never be any need to change. For others, however, there will come a time when more is required. The individuals responsible for maintaining these websites might one day need the extra convenience that comes with publishing content with the push of a button or they might require the extra bells and whistles that can only be incorporated with ease thanks to a wide array of plugins. Whatever the reason, they will ultimately decide that they need to migrate their static website to something more robust and many will realize that now is the time to make the transition to WordPress.

This chapter is designed specifically for those who find themselves in this situation. At first, the prospect of making this transition might seem daunting and you might wonder where to begin. Rest assured that there's no need to feel overwhelmed because this chapter covers the process from beginning to end so that you will never get lost along the way.