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This vid explains Netlify WordPress.

i. Migrating from WordPress to Eleventy (11ty) for a static site is possible, but it involves a few steps and considerations. Eleventy is a static site generator that allows you to build fast, simple websites using Markdown, HTML, and JavaScript. Here's a general guide on how to migrate your content from WordPress to Eleventy:

1. **Export Your WordPress Content**:
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Go to the "Tools" menu and choose "Export."
- Select the content you want to export (posts, pages, media, etc.).
- Download the export file in WordPress eXtended RSS (WXR) format.

2. **Set Up Your Eleventy Project**:
- Install Node.js and npm if you haven't already.
- Create a new directory for your Eleventy project.
- Initialize a new npm project (`npm init -y`).
- Install Eleventy as a development dependency (`npm install @11ty/eleventy --save-dev`).
- Create necessary configuration files like `.eleventy.js` and directory structure.

3. **Convert WordPress Content to Markdown**:
- WordPress exports content in XML format. You'll need to convert this to a format compatible with Eleventy, such as Markdown.
- There are various tools available to assist with this conversion, such as the "wp2md" WordPress to Markdown Converter or scripts you can write yourself. You may need to customize the conversion process based on your WordPress content structure and requirements.

4. **Organize Your Content**:
- Create directories within your Eleventy project for different types of content (e.g., posts, pages, media).
- Place your converted Markdown files and any associated assets (images, videos) into the appropriate directories.

5. **Configure Eleventy**:
- Customize your Eleventy configuration (`eleventyConfig.js`) to specify input and output directories, templating engines, and other settings as needed.
- Install and configure any additional plugins or tools you may require for your project.

6. **Create Templates**:
- Design and create templates for your Eleventy site using HTML and/or templating languages like Nunjucks, Liquid, or Handlebars.
- Incorporate Eleventy's data cascade to dynamically generate pages based on your content.

7. **Build Your Eleventy Site**:
- Run the Eleventy build command (`npx eleventy`) to generate your static site from the content and templates.
- Review the output to ensure that pages are generated correctly and that your site looks as expected.

8. **Deploy Your Site**:
- Once you're satisfied with the build, deploy your Eleventy site to your hosting provider or platform of choice. Since Eleventy generates static HTML files, you can host your site on virtually any web server or static hosting service.

Remember that migrating from WordPress to Eleventy involves more manual steps compared to using automated tools, but it offers greater flexibility and control over your site's structure and content. Take your time to plan and execute the migration carefully, and don't hesitate to seek assistance from the Eleventy community or resources if needed.