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How to move existing Wordpress wp-content folder along with database to new server and new domain name?

Running WP 3.5.1 on a LEMP stack (over at Linode) ... I have a wp-content folder for a WP site along with a full backup of the database. The URL of the site was something like: ...
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Why does WordPress rely on an fully qualified site_url with a 15-step plan for moving a site?

From the Moving WordPress codex page (emphasis mine): When your domain name or URLs change there are additional concerns. The files and database can be moved, however references to the old ...
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How do I retain url parameters the entire time a user browses my site?

We have customers that come from other sites and I would like to retain a url parameter /?lead=openeye throughout the time that they're browsing. That way when they fill out a form I can capture the ...
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Changing Wordpress blog name and web address

I created a self-hosted WordPress blog (on Dreamhost) several years ago. I've never truly been happy with the name and URL/domain of the blog, and I've decided that I want to change it. Here's what ...