You are probably right, small mySQL differences in source/host versions were probably the culprit.
As I am not shifting my site between two live sites, I finally decided that downgrading my MAMP version to match the lower version of my webhost was too complicated, so I used another plugin. I reckon Duplicator is very powerful and gives you a lot of custom install options, but may be a bit above my pay grade – I am a translator by trade!
In any case, thx for you prompt pointers. Very helpful.
Thanks Cory, will check it.
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Thank for the pointers, esmi, will check these resources out.
Only did a search in the forum but most hits are “courses plugins”, or “how to use Wp for courses” rather than what i am looking for.
Take care
