Update from V1 to V2 not working

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March 9, 2020 at 10:54 am #534370

schemadesign
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Hi there,

I recently tried updating my website from V1 to V2. I followed the video online and every step when smoothly, apart from when it came to viewing the site it was completely broken. On the video after the Setup Wizard has been complete – viewing the website is fine and it looks like the update worked as it should. However, on my website none of the shortcodes are working and my home page was blank apart from the header and footer sections.

Has anyone experienced this and if so, what is the fix/what am I doing wrong?

Kind regards,
Josh

March 9, 2020 at 12:35 pm #534399

Alex Rollin
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1. Make sure you have updated Directory Starter

https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/themes/directory-starter/

2. GDV2 allows you to make your own home page any way you like. You can find some starter code here:

https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/getting-started/front/

March 12, 2020 at 2:08 pm #534972

schemadesign
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Hi Alex,

Thanks for your reply.

I have updated Directory Starter and followed the video. When I complete the process, the website loads but the shortcodes don’t generate anything – they just appear as HTML on the page. (Please see screenshot)

Thanks,
Josh

March 12, 2020 at 10:59 pm #535047

Alex Rollin
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GD CPT Categories was deprecated, and is not available with GDV2.

https://wpgeodirectory.com/docs-v2/geodirectory/upgrade-from-gdv1/

March 20, 2020 at 12:15 pm #535832

schemadesign
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Okay thanks for the info.

Is it possible to migrate a site using V1 (http://whatsonstalbans.wpdev2.com/) to the live domain (http://whatsonstalbans.co.uk/) without having to upgrade to V2?

March 20, 2020 at 3:16 pm #535865

Kor
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Hi schemadesign,

Yes, you can remain in gdv1 but it’s not recommended and it’s best that you update to gdv2 to enjoy benefits and improvements. Here is an article for your reference https://www.wpbeginner.com/wp-tutorials/how-to-move-wordpress-to-a-new-host-or-server-with-no-downtime/
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