We do a lot of WordPress installs for clients when we set up new websites for them. One hassle we always go through is setting up the development site as a sub-domain or as a complete other domain, and then having to move it to the new domain. Since WordPress uses absolute URLs in posts, links, etc., editing by hand is definitely not an option. We also couldn’t find a really good solution, so I wrote a plugin that will go through all of your posts, pages, options and guids and update your old domain to your new domain!

Directions

Just download the plugin, unzip (if necessary) and install to your wp-content/plugins directory. Activate in your plugin panel inside your WordPress panel. Under Settings is a new option, ‘Change WP URL’. Just follow the instructions!

Download the plugin at WordPress

Download Change WP URL (we’re waiting for WP to approve the plugin so we can get it in the directory)

Every once in a while, I flip through our designer Brad’s notebook, in which he is constantly doodling (so if you’re on the phone and he’s not really paying attention, this is what he’s doing). I scan most of them, and I’m going to post my favorite ones here from time to time. Stay tuned…

Our designer Brad’s entry for the St. James Court Art Show Poster. Sadly, not a winner, but I loved it so I’m showing it off. (Click for larger image)

Here’s a picture of the original statue if you’re not familiar with it.