MigrationWordPress to Laravel migration

Migration Overview ​

The Wedissimo migration process involves transferring all vendor, listing, media, and user data from the legacy WordPress/HivePress platform to the new Laravel-based system.

Migration Scope ​

The migration includes:

• Vendors - Vendor profiles, business information, and settings
• Listings - Service listings with categories, pricing, and descriptions
• Media - Images, logos, and gallery photos with CDN migration
• Users - User accounts, roles, and authentication data
• Metadata - Custom fields, taxonomies, and relationships

Migration Strategy ​

1. Dual Database Setup - Maintain both PostgreSQL (new) and MySQL (legacy) connections
2. Artisan Commands - Custom migration commands for each data type
3. Data Transformation - Map WordPress structures to Laravel models
4. Verification - Automated checks for data integrity and completeness
5. Rollback Plan - Keep legacy database accessible for reference

Key Considerations ​

• UUID Migration - WordPress integer IDs are preserved as wp_id foreign keys
• Media URLs - CDN URLs are updated to use the new staging/production CDN
• Relationships - Vendor-listing relationships are preserved and verified
• Incremental Migration - Support for re-running migrations with --force flag

Migration Status ​

The migration was performed using the Staging Database backup from Cloud_SQL_Export_2025-10-14 and all data has been successfully transferred to the PostgreSQL database.

Next Steps ​

• Read the complete WordPress migration guide
• Learn about the legacy database connection
• Understand the dual-database architecture