
If you are "updating" and old theme site to a new theme site, and need to keep any content from your current "old theme" site onto the new site it will need migrating. Migration simply means re-creating content in the new site. This can be a simple copy-and-paste operation, where the text from an old page is copied then pasted onto the content sections of your new pages, or it can be a conceptual re-construction of your exisiting content onto a new page (or pages).
Essentially, all content must be created manually in the new setup from scratch. If existing pages contain photos, and/or linked documents to download (Word files, PDF's, etc.) they must also be re-uploaded to the new site, as well.
While a migration can be labor-intensive it is also a great opportunity to "clean house," and only bring over the absolute best content from your current site. Since there is no "transferring" of pages or content, ideally one should only migrate the most current content that comprises their site and backup the rest (old pages, expired documents, and carryover image files) to their computer.
Need Some Help?
Migration to the new theme is voluntary, and while the Web Team may not have the capacity to rebuild entire websites, we will gladly advise you on appropriate website development. For example, we can help you get started with a sitemap, to asses your existing site content and suggest how you can get started rebuilding your site in the most efficient way.
Need help with a specific page, or even a set of pages? Let us know and we can provide help upon request, on a case-by-case basis. Simply file a General Request job ticket detailing your needs, and include all relevant information. Don't forget screencaps, links, or anything that ellaborates on your issue. We're here to help! ;)
"Can I just copy pages from the old site?"
Avoid doing this. Sites in the old theme run on a different architecture than sites in the new theme. They are incompatible. Text can be copied from any source and pasted on your new theme pages, but you must create new pages within your new site.
DO NOT move or copy any pages from another sandbox. Any assets moved over from another sandbox will have dependecies from the old site and will never technically "belong" in the new site. If/when the old site goes offline, any such dependencies will also go offline and the existing material will become corrupt and/or unreadable.
"When does my new theme site replace the old?"
When your migration project is complete, or you are ready for your development site to "take over," you can indicate to us by filing a Go Live Request form. This process takes a few business days, usually 3-4, so please plan accordingly if you are working against a deadline.
At this point we will archive* the old site, transfer publishing capacities to your new site, and you can begin to Publish your new site for the first time! *An "archived" site can no longer publish, but will remain accessible to you and other users inside Cascade for a few months. You are advised to backup old contents to your computer.
Gradually your new site will replace all of the old site's content online. (Clear your browser's caché to see the freshest content appear).
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