Every see those Staples commercials where they use an “easy” button to solve tough problems? Upgrading to WordPress from Movable Type was a bit like that. Setup a database, edit a file, upload everything. Voila! WordPress was up-and-running. Then to migrate the existing content from MT. That took only a little more effort, requiring me to export everything from the old MT site, then run the import script for WP. I had to tweak some folder permissions, but with that hurdle cleared, everything went perfectly.
I still need to create a working .htaccess file to redirect any of the older format URLs, but it works as-is. I’ll update the style as time allows. It’s the substance that matters, right?
Funny story, actually. As I moved everything to the new server, I discovered problems with the actual MovableType executable code. I fussed around with the settings and did some searching on the problem. File permissions were ok, etc. but rather than executing the code when you submitted a comment tried to post a new entry, the browser simply displayed the Perl source code.
Since I had wanted to try WordPress, I thought I may as well give it a shot.
I spent less time installing and setting up WordPress, even with the import process included, than I spent trying to debug my MT problem.
So while it wasn’t exactly planned, it was opportune.
Funny story, actually. As I moved everything to the new server, I discovered problems with the actual MovableType executable code. I fussed around with the settings and did some searching on the problem. File permissions were ok, etc. but rather than executing the code when you submitted a comment tried to post a new entry, the browser simply displayed the Perl source code.
Since I had wanted to try WordPress, I thought I may as well give it a shot.
I spent less time installing and setting up WordPress, even with the import process included, than I spent trying to debug my MT problem.
So while it wasn’t exactly planned, it was opportune.
Good to hear about the easyness… I was surprised to not see any new entries on the RSS feed, so I checked the site manually… hmm. I had to get the new feed address saved — so now that’s done.
Good to hear about the easyness… I was surprised to not see any new entries on the RSS feed, so I checked the site manually… hmm. I had to get the new feed address saved — so now that’s done.
Ok Jeff… and any other rabid WP users out there…
I’m considering switching over to WordPress from my existing handmade CMS. I’ve already got everything exported to the WP database (which I was actually quite proud of doing… it’s not as easy as exporting from one widely-used CMS to another), I’m just playing with it now. My question is this: is it possible to restrict people from commenting using my handle? Meaning, not to allow comments with a name of “Tigerblade” unless it’s me?
Ok Jeff… and any other rabid WP users out there…
I’m considering switching over to WordPress from my existing handmade CMS. I’ve already got everything exported to the WP database (which I was actually quite proud of doing… it’s not as easy as exporting from one widely-used CMS to another), I’m just playing with it now. My question is this: is it possible to restrict people from commenting using my handle? Meaning, not to allow comments with a name of “Tigerblade” unless it’s me?