how to clone a wordpress site in 7 easy steps (updated)

The idea behind cloning WordPress site is simple you make exact copy or duplicate of one WordPress site apply it to another site..   First, you need to visit Duplicator » Packages page and click on 'Create New at the top...   Once Duplicator has finished the backup process, you will see link to download the archive.   Now that you have backup of your site along with Duplicator installer file, the next step is to upload them to the new location..   then you just need to copy and paste the files into inside your htdocs or folder, like this.   then you need to upload these files to the directory using FTP client..   No matter you need to make sure that the folder is empty and has no other files or folders inside it except installer php file and your backup zip file...   Simply visit the new website in browser and add installer php at the end of URL. http example com installer php.   It will detect the changes and fill in URL, Path, and Title fields for you.   On your cloned WordPress site, go to Duplicator » Tools page and then click on 'Remove Installation Files button...   Read more