How to Import Data with WPBakery or SiteOrigin 2024

Attention Eduma users! We’ve updated our demo data importer. New users will now use the Elementor Data Importer by default. If you’re an existing WPBakery or SiteOrigin user, follow our simple instructions below to enable importing with your preferred page builder (WPBakery or SiteOrigin).

For New Users

For those new to our platform, the Elementor Data Importer is now the default option for importing your data. Please note that WPBakery and SiteOrigin importers are no longer available for new users.

Existing WPBakery or SiteOrigin Users

We understand that some users may still be using WPBakery or SiteOrigin for their website-building needs. Rest assured, we continue to support these users and have provided a simple process to enable data import from these plugins:

Access Theme Files: Using an FTP client (like FileZilla) or your hosting control panel (like cPanel), navigate to the “wp-content” folder within your WordPress installation. Look for either the main “theme” folder or, if using a child theme, the “child-theme” folder.

Locate functions.php: Within the chosen theme folder, find the file named “functions.php”. This file is crucial for adding custom functionality to your WordPress theme.

Insert Code: Open the “functions.php” file in a text editor and add the appropriate code snippet based on your page builder:

WPBakery Users: add_filter( 'thim-importer-demo-vc', '__return_true' );
SiteOrigin Users: add_filter( 'thim-importer-demo-so', '__return_true' );

Important: Only add one of the above code snippets, depending on the page builder you are using.

Save Changes: Save the modified “functions.php” file.

Import Demo Data: Log in to your WordPress dashboard. Go to “Eduma” > “Import Demo”. You should now see the option to import your desired demo data, including any content created with WPBakery or SiteOrigin.

If you encounter any difficulties during this process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team for assistance.

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