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Can You Transfer Wix to Bluehost?

Last updated on January 7, 2023 @ 12:19 pm

If you’re thinking about making the switch from Wix to Bluehost, you might be wondering if it’s possible to transfer your Wix site over. The good news is that it is possible to transfer your Wix site to Bluehost! Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do it:

1. Log into your Wix account and go to the My Sites page.

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2. Click on the site you want to transfer and then click on the Export Site button.

3. A pop-up window will appear asking you to confirm that you want to export your site. Click the Export button.

4. Once your site has been exported, you’ll need to create a new Bluehost account. You can do this by going to the Bluehost website and clicking on the Get Started Now button.

5. Enter your domain name in the New Domain box and then click on the Next button.

6. Select your hosting plan and then click on the Next button.

7. Enter your personal information and then click on the Next button.

8. Enter your billing information and then click on the Submit button.

9. Once your account has been created, log into your cPanel and go to the Files section.

10. Click on the File Manager icon.

11. A pop-up window will appear asking you which directory you want to open. Make sure that the “Web Root (public_html/www)” option is selected and then click on the Go button..

12. You should now see a list of files in your public_html directory.

13. Click on the Upload button , which is located at the top of the page.

14. Click on the Browse button , which is located in the “File Upload” section of the page.

15. Find the folder where you exported your Wix site and select all of the files in that folder.

Note: If you’re using a Mac computer, you can select all of the files by pressing the Command + A keys. If you’re using a PC computer, you can select all of the files by pressing the Ctrl + A keys.

16. Once all of the files are selected, click on the Open Button.

17. Click on the Start Upload Button.

18. Once all of the files have been uploaded, your site should now be live on your Bluehost account!

PRO TIP: There is no guarantee that you will be able to successfully transfer your Wix site to Bluehost. Wix uses a proprietary platform that is not compatible with the Bluehost platform. Additionally, Wix sites are not typically eligible for free site transfers offered by Bluehost. If you decide to attempt to transfer your Wix site to Bluehost, you do so at your own risk.
Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.