In case you are interested in the possibility to perform MediaWiki to WordPress migration, then this presentation will show you how to do that in the right way. Now you have the opportunity to use the WordPress plugin to make the switch. With CMS2CMS service the migration will be fully automated and accurate so that you don't have to worry about losing any part of your content and you don't need the additional coding knowledge. More information on this subject you can find here: http://www.cms2cms.com/supported-cms/mediawiki-to-wordpress-migration/.

1. Automated MediaWiki to
WordPress Migration
Plugin: How It Works
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

2. How to Switch from MediaWiki to WordPress?
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

3. How to Migrate from MediaWiki to WordPress?
Migrate your website content from MediaWiki to WordPress easily and
automatedly in just a few simple steps.
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

4. How to Prepare for Migration?
1. Back up your MediaWiki website
2. Install WordPress
3. Set up custom URL structure for WP
4. Find FTP access details for WordPress.
Find more info in this article
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

5. Migration Setup
Step 1. Download the plugin
• Go to
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/
and download the plugin.
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

6. Migration Setup
Step 2. Install Plugin
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Go to WP admin panel ->
Plugins -> Add New
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Find “CMS2CMS Automated
MediaWiki to WordPress
Migration”
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Press “Install Now” Button
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7. Migration Setup
Step 3. Register an account
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Register your CMS2CMS account
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

8. Migration Setup
Step 4. Specify the URL
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Specify the MediaWiki website URL into the corresponding field
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After that press “Continue”
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9. Migration Setup
Step 5. Set up your Source and Target sites
1. You’ll be redirected
to CMS2CMS
website in order to
complete your
migration
2. Select your Current
and New CMS
types
3. Type in the URLs of
your MediaWiki and
WordPress
websites
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10. Migration Setup
Step 6. Connect your WordPress website
1. Download Bridge file (zip) to your PC
2. Extract 'cms2cms' folder from the zip
http://wordpress.org/plugins/cms2cms-automated-mediawiki-to-wp-migration/

11. Migration Setup
Step 7. Select Migration preferences
Check the boxes to activate
the following migration
options:
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Migrate Media - to have
images moved
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Make URLs SEO friendly to have internal links formed
according to the rewrite rules
on WordPress
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12. Migration Setup
Step 8. Start Demo Migration
You're all set to start your migration. It's recommended to
run the free Demo migration to see how the service works.
Note. You can
skip this step and
start Full
migration right
away.
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13. Migration Setup
Step 9. Start Full Migration
Only one mouse click
separates you from the new
WordPress site.
After you click 'Start Full
Migration', your MediaWiki
website content will be moved
to WordPress.
You'll receive an email
notification as soon as the
transfer is complete.
You'll be able to check the
results and enjoy your new
WordPress website!
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14. What to Do After Migration?
1. Set appearance & description
When you migrate, your WordPress website has the default theme installed
(currently, it’s Twenty Twelve). To personalize it, set up the suitable theme and
template for your website.
Don’t forget about the tagline - by default, it says “Just another WordPress blog". To
change the tagline, go to Settings -> General in WordPress dashboard.
2. Add functionality
Install the necessary plugins, like SEO, backup, security etc. You can access
WordPress plugin directory right from your dashboard. Go to Plugins ->Add New.
Use search function or browse by tag to find the needed plugin
3. Take care of SEO
set up 301 permanent redirects
monitor your site for 404 errors and fix them
create Google Webmaster Tools account for the new site
generate and submit to Google your new XML sitemap. Click here for more info
4. Test your new site
Make sure all the functions are working properly, pages and posts are
displayed correctly and all forms (registration, contact, login etc function well).
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15. Enjoy Your Brand New WordPress
Website!
Migrate your site now - it's never been easier!