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How Do I Transfer My WordPress Site to Wix?

Last updated on January 7, 2023 @ 8:40 am

There are a few different ways that you can go about transferring your WordPress site to Wix. You can either use the Wix platform to host your WordPress site, or you can use a third-party platform like WP Engine to host your WordPress site.

If you want to use Wix to host your WordPress site:

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1. Sign up for a Wix account and choose the ‘Create a Site’ option.

2. Select ‘WordPress’ as the type of site you want to create.

3. Enter your WordPress site’s URL into the ‘Site Address’ field and click ‘Continue’.

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up your Wix account and connect it to your WordPress site.

5. Once you’ve connected your Wix account to your WordPress site, you can start building your Wix site.

If you want to use WP Engine to host your WordPress site:

1. Sign up for a WP Engine account and choose the ‘Start a New Site’ option.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish setting up your WP Engine account and connect it to your WordPress site.

3.  Once you’ve connected your WP Engine account to your WordPress site, you can start building your WordPress site on WP Engine.

PRO TIP: If you are considering transferring your WordPress site to Wix, be aware that there are some potential risks involved.

1. Wix may not support all of the features and plugins that you are currently using on your WordPress site. This could result in a loss of functionality or even data.

2. There is also the potential for data loss during the transfer process itself. Make sure to backup your WordPress site before beginning the transfer.

3. Once your WordPress site is transferred to Wix, you will not be able to easily switch back if you decide you don’t like the platform. Make sure you are comfortable with Wix before making the transfer.

Madison Geldart

Madison Geldart

Cloud infrastructure engineer and tech mess solver.