Update theme from very old version
Hi, we have a website that was made a long time ago with the Betheme theme, around 2015. We couldn't find any information regarding licenses or purchases, so we purchased a new license today. Is it possible to upgrade the version from a very old one to the latest? Should it be done in several steps?
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Hi,
Yes, it is possible to upgrade the version, but I suggest doing it carefully.
At the beginning, create a backup of your website. For this, I suggest using the Duplicator plugin https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/ (anyway, making regular backups is always a good habit).
Also, I recommend performing the update on a staging domain. For staging domains that follow an appropriate pattern, you do not have to purchase a separate license. See the following article: https://support.muffingroup.com/how-to/how-to-set-up-betheme-staging-site/
When, after an update, you see that everything works as expected, you can move your website from the staging domain back to your main domain. For moving the domain, the Duplicator plugin will work as well.
Best regards