Taking the first steps is a significant milestone for any BigScoots client. We understand that launching a new site can feel overwhelming, which is why we provide a staging site to help you get started. With staging, you have a private environment, invisible to the public, where you can set up your site before going live. Simply complete the staging request form, and we’ll handle the rest. This guide will walk you through the form to ensure a smooth start.
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Help: Accessing Staging Domain Form?
Help: Accessing Staging Domain Form?
If this is your first site, you can click Create New Site on your dashboard.
Add New Site
When you first enter the Create New Site section, you will be directed to the Add New Site page. On this page, select Create New Website, then click Continue to proceed.
Next, you will be asked to select the service where you want to add this new site. Since this is a new service, select your service, then click Continue.
Select connect staging to create stating website and then click continue to proceed.
Now, enter your existing domain name and press Enter. Once the domain has been added, you will have the option to set it up as password-protected or keep it public. Select your preferred option, then click Continue.
Since you want a fresh WordPress installation on staging domain, select New WordPress Install. If you want to clone a site from another website instead, select the second option, then click Continue.
Next, you will be asked to add the WordPress-related details, including the admin login details, site title, username, and password. Once you have entered all the required information, click Continue to proceed.
Next, it will ask you which theme you want to install with your staging domain. Since I want to use the Twenty Twenty-Five theme, I will select it. If you want to install WooCommerce as well, select WooCommerce, then click Continue to proceed. You also have the option to skip this step. If you skip it, you will need to install WooCommerce and your preferred theme yourself once the site is launched.
Review
The Review page provides a summary of all your information for review before submission. Click on Create Website to finishing the setup.
Your fresh WordPress install request has been successfully submitted!
The install will take approximately 20 mins. In that time, we will set up your site and create a WordPress.org account for you.
Post-Staging Steps
If you are looking for next steps for what to do post-staging, you can find additional guides within the Getting Started section of our Knowledgebase. Below are some suggestions for what you can set up next after setting up staging website.
Congratulations! You've successfully setup your staging site.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our team via live chat.
For technical inquiries, please feel free to reach out to our support team by emailing help@bigscoots.com from your registered email or by submitting a support ticket from within your BigScoots Console.