Prepare WordPress before migrating from Blogger
A few WordPress settings before import make migration smoother and SEO redirects more predictable.
Recommended before import
- Permalinks — Settings → Permalinks. For Blogger-like post URLs, Month and name or Post name are common. Pick structure before migration when possible; changing later may need new redirects.
- Timezone — Settings → General → Timezone to match your audience (affects post dates).
- Default category — set Posts → Categories default if you use one.
- Author account — note which WordPress user should own imported posts (see import options → Assign to Me vs Keep Original Authors).
- Theme — activate the theme you plan to use so previews look real.
Plugin & hosting
- Install and activate MigraSync Plugin.
- Connect API key and confirm migration plan/trial.
- Disable other Blogger import plugins during migration to avoid conflicts.
- Check system requirements — PHP, disk space, outbound HTTPS.
Test site vs production
| Approach | When |
| Empty test site | First trial, formatting checks |
| Purge + re-run | Use purge content only when you intentionally want a blank site |
| Production site | Final migration after trial looks good |
Always trial on a copy or staging URL when possible. Purge is irreversible.
Choose import method early
- Large archive or API limits → Google Takeout
- Quick OAuth import → Blogger API
Compare: Takeout vs Blogger API.
After migration prep
- Run migration wizard.
- Generate SEO 301 redirects.
- Point custom domain / DNS when content looks correct.
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