I’m trying to set up my website, Rutificador Chile, on LocalWP for local development and testing. What are the best practices for configuring the local environment, especially when handling large databases and dynamic content? Any guidance on optimizing performance and ensuring smooth deployment to a live server would be appreciated!
Hi @alex1aq
You can use the free plugin WP Migrate Lite to create a full site export zip file that can be dragged and dropped over the Local app to start the native import process.
If there are any problems with that, you can always unzip the site file, and manually import it’s contents using the steps here:
It will be best to try and match your site’s current configuration settings as close as possible as far as WordPress, PHP, server and DB settings.
We have some information on performance and working with large sites here, but these are more specific to improving your site within the Local application:
As far as improving your site’s performance once it is life, these might be more beneficial:
Once you’re ready to move your site out of Local to your live server, you can use a migration plugin like WP Migrate DB PRO, or simply export your site from Local and then move the contents up manually. If you’re using a managed host, they might also offer migration support so it’s always good to check with them first on what they recommend.