{"id":743,"date":"2025-10-08T20:31:26","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/?p=743"},"modified":"2025-10-08T20:38:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T20:38:15","slug":"wordpress-blog-migration-to-cloud-servers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/2025\/10\/08\/wordpress-blog-migration-to-cloud-servers\/","title":{"rendered":"WordPress Blog Migration to Cloud Servers: NEW DATE!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"migration\"><br><s>Friday, September 26, 2025<\/s> Saturday, October 25, 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/files\/2025\/09\/scrappy-movn-wp.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568\" style=\"width:780px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/files\/2025\/09\/scrappy-movn-wp.jpg 640w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/files\/2025\/09\/scrappy-movn-wp-580x380.jpg 580w, https:\/\/blogarchive.utc.edu\/the-content-compass\/files\/2025\/09\/scrappy-movn-wp-610x399.jpg 610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On <s>Friday, September 26, 2025<\/s> Saturday, October 25, 2025, UTC will migrate all WordPress sites from onsite servers to new cloud-based servers. This affects ALL blogarchive.utc.edu websites. This upgrade is part of our ongoing efforts to improve reliability, security, and performance for all university websites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to cloud hosting means our sites will benefit from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Better stability<\/strong> \u2013 less downtime and faster recovery if problems occur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved performance<\/strong> \u2013 faster page load times for visitors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stronger security<\/strong> \u2013 more frequent updates, patches, and monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scalability<\/strong> \u2013 the ability to handle larger spikes in traffic (such as during enrollment or emergencies).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Content Editors Need to Know<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Content Freeze<\/strong>: Do not make edits between <strong>8 a.m., Oct. 25 through 8 a.m. on Oct. 26<\/strong>. Any edits during this time may be lost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drafts<\/strong>: Publish or securely save important drafts before October 25.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Media Files<\/strong>: Images, PDFs, and other uploads will migrate automatically. Still, double-check your site after the migration to confirm everything displays correctly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plugins and Themes<\/strong>: The Web Team has reviewed and tested current plugins and themes. If you notice unexpected behavior, report it immediately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster Updates<\/strong>: After migration, plugins and security patches will be applied more frequently, improving site security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Accessibility Reminders<\/strong>: Migration will not \u201cfix\u201d accessibility issues. Continue adding alt text, using proper headings, and reviewing links as you update content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens Next<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After migration, content editors will be asked to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in and confirm you can access your site(s).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review key pages for formatting, links, and media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report any issues to the <a href=\"https:\/\/utc.teamdynamix.com\/TDClient\/2717\/Portal\/Requests\/TicketRequests\/NewForm?ID=ElzJeHrgnYc_&amp;RequestorType=Service\">Web Team<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This migration positions UTC\u2019s websites for long-term growth and stability. 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