FAQ Category: Migration from SiteBuilder
-
j Can I migrate from a non Site Builder site
Update September 2024. The SiteWorks team will be focusing on migrating the remaining Site Builder sites for the rest of the year. For u3as, Networks and Regions without a Site Builder site we currently have team capacity to offer SiteWorks sites, but this is subject to ongoing review. There are currently no supported ways to… Read more
-
i What happens to links and bookmarks to a migrated Site Builder site?
When a Site Builder site is replaced by a live SiteWorks site then the Site Builder site will become inaccessible on the Internet. There will be visitors who will still arrive at the old Site Builder site through links from other sites or their browser bookmarks. The SiteWorks technical team will invoke a process for… Read more
-
h We have password protected Site Builder documents?
Site Builder allows one or more uploaded files to be protected with a combination of a single shared username and password. This means the migration software cannot access these files. WordPress does allow individual pages to be protected by a single shared password. However, this only protects access to the text on that page and… Read more
-
e Can I start with a fresh SiteWorks site?
To start with essentially an empty website is the option we call a ‘Starter Site’ and is aimed at u3as that don’t have Site Builder sites. The Starter Site will have the u3a theme and plugins but no content beyond a few fictitious example pages. There is an Import/Export facility to upload group, event, venue… Read more
-
d What steps can we take to ready our Site Builder site for migration?
The Pre-Migration Checklist (under the menu Web Managers > New Web Managers) describes how to prepare you Site Builder site in readiness for the best migration experience. If your u3a has a domain name that you want to use for your SiteWorks site make sure you have access to the management facilities for it. Also… Read more
-
f How will my u3a access our SiteWorks site (URL)?
To give an example, assume your u3a is called Blueberry and browsers use the link (URL) u3asites.org.uk/blueberry to access Site Builder today. On SiteWorks it will be blueberry.u3asite.uk (both links without the https:// and optional www.). The name you choose can be different to that on Site Builder, you will be asked to decide at… Read more
-
c How long will it take and what is involved?
From days to weeks depending on the complexity of a site and the Web Manager’s WordPress experience. Web Managers will be able to take their time training with a self-paced workbook they will be issued. Next, Web Managers are allocated an individual migrator. The main steps for the Web Manager are described in this article… Read more
-
a When will my u3a migrate?
Update Autumn 2024 – most of the Site Builder sites are either in production or in the process of migrating. If your site is in preparation or your are still at the learning phase then please don’t leave it until November/December to go live when there is a risk of the team being overwhelmed. Read more
-
b How will my u3a be contacted?
The SiteWorks team are maintaining a database of Web Manager contacts for prospective and production sites. All Site Builder sites have been invited to sign Terms & Conditions. Web Managers and their assistants are asked to keep our contact information current using the form on this site’s home page. You don’t need to have a… Read more
-
g Will Site Builder continue to be supported?
The intention is that by the end of 2024, or soon after, all u3as using Site Builder will have had the opportunity to migrate. At this point support for Site Builder is expected to be withdrawn. Read more