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Can I Move My Website From Wix to WordPress?

Last updated on September 30, 2022 @ 8:48 pm

There are a number of reasons why you might want to move your website from Wix to WordPress. Perhaps you’re not happy with the Wix platform, or you want to take advantage of the many features that WordPress has to offer.

Whatever the reason, it’s relatively easy to do. Here’s how:

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1. Export your Wix site. You can do this by going to your Wix account and selecting “Export Site.”

This will allow you to download an XML file of your Wix site.

2. Create a WordPress site. You’ll need to create a new WordPress site and install the WordPress importer plugin.

3. Import your Wix content. Once you’ve installed the importer plugin, go to “Tools” and then “Import.”

From there, you can select the XML file you exported from Wix and import it into WordPress.

4. Choose a theme. Now that your content is imported into WordPress, you’ll need to choose a theme for your site.

There are many free and premium themes available.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, moving your website from Wix to WordPress is relatively easy to do. Export your Wix site, create a new WordPress site, install the WordPress importer plugin, and then import your content into WordPress. Choose a theme for your new WordPress site, and you’re ready to go!

PRO TIP: If you are considering moving your website from Wix to WordPress, there are a few things you should be aware of. First, WordPress is a self-hosted platform, which means you will need to purchase hosting and a domain name. Additionally, WordPress is a more complex platform than Wix, so you will need to invest some time in learning how to use it.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.