{"id":9384,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:35","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9384"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:35","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:35","slug":"unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Unleash the Power of Your Website: Learn How to Upgrade from Wix to WordPress in Just a Few Easy Steps!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Limited_Control\" title=\"Limited Control\">Limited Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Search_Engine_Optimization_SEO\" title=\"Search Engine Optimization (SEO)\">Search Engine Optimization (SEO)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Availability_of_Plugins_and_Themes\" title=\"Availability of Plugins and Themes\">Availability of Plugins and Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Website_Ownership\" title=\"Website Ownership\">Website Ownership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#The_Migration_From_Wix_to_WordPress\" title=\"The Migration: From Wix to WordPress\">The Migration: From Wix to WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Step_1_Choose_a_WordPress_Hosting_Provider\" title=\"Step 1: Choose a WordPress Hosting Provider\">Step 1: Choose a WordPress Hosting Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Step_2_Install_WordPress_on_Your_Hosting_Account\" title=\"Step 2: Install WordPress on Your Hosting Account\">Step 2: Install WordPress on Your Hosting Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Step_3_Export_Your_Wix_Website%E2%80%99s_Content\" title=\"Step 3: Export Your Wix Website\u2019s Content\">Step 3: Export Your Wix Website\u2019s Content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Step_4_Import_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Content_to_WordPress\" title=\"Step 4: Import Your Website&#8217;s Content to WordPress\">Step 4: Import Your Website&#8217;s Content to WordPress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Step_5_Set_Up_Your_WordPress_Site\" title=\"Step 5: Set Up Your WordPress Site\">Step 5: Set Up Your WordPress Site<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Step_6_Redirect_Your_Wix_Website_to_WordPress\" title=\"Step 6: Redirect Your Wix Website to WordPress\">Step 6: Redirect Your Wix Website to WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/unleash-the-power-of-your-website-learn-how-to-upgrade-from-wix-to-wordpress-in-just-a-few-easy-steps\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Perplexing_Shift_from_Wix_to_WordPress\"><\/span>The Perplexing Shift from Wix to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Over time, Wix has grown to become one of the most popular website builders, with its easy-to-use interface and customizable themes making it ideal for beginners. But as you scale your business or website, you may find that Wix has some limitations that may adversely affect your growth. As a result, you might want to consider switching to another website builder with more control and better functionality, such as WordPress. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Migrate_from_Wix_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Why Migrate from Wix to WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Migrating from Wix to WordPress could be confusing, particularly if you lack technical know-how. However, with the proper guidance, the migration process can be painless and straightforward. Here are some of the most common reasons why you would want to switch from Wix to WordPress:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limited_Control\"><\/span>Limited Control<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although Wix is user-friendly, it offers little control over the website. With its limited drag-and-drop editor, complex customization can be a challenge, limiting the expansion of your website&#8217;s functionality.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_Engine_Optimization_SEO\"><\/span>Search Engine Optimization (SEO)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Wix does not offer SEO customization like Yoast SEO plugins that reduce your website&#8217;s search engine ranking. This limitation might make it challenging to rank on search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Availability_of_Plugins_and_Themes\"><\/span>Availability of Plugins and Themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>WordPress has a wider range of plugins and themes that make it easier to customize your website&#8217;s functionality and appearance. Wix, on the other hand, has a limited number of plugins and templates, leaving you with no option but to stick with the built-in options.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Ownership\"><\/span>Website Ownership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Wix, your website is hosted on Wix servers, meaning you do not have full control of your website. In the event that Wix shuts down, deletes or runs into any issue, you stand to lose all your content, data, and assets. In contrast, WordPress gives you full control over your website and the freedom to host it on any web hosting provider of your choice.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Migration_From_Wix_to_WordPress\"><\/span>The Migration: From Wix to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Migrating from Wix to WordPress involves several steps, but the process can be simplified if you follow these easy steps:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Choose_a_WordPress_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>Step 1: Choose a WordPress Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is to select a hosting provider for your WordPress site. WordPress offers self-hosting, so you will have to find a web-hosting provider to host your site. Some of the popular hosting providers available include Bluehost, SiteGround, and WP Engine. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Install_WordPress_on_Your_Hosting_Account\"><\/span>Step 2: Install WordPress on Your Hosting Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have decided on a hosting provider, the next step is to install WordPress on the hosting account. Most hosting providers offer a one-click WordPress installation process that automates the installation process. Such providers may also offer automated migrations that make it easier to move your website from Wix to WordPress. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Export_Your_Wix_Website%E2%80%99s_Content\"><\/span>Step 3: Export Your Wix Website\u2019s Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After installing WordPress on your hosting account, the next step is to export your Wix website&#8217;s content. Wix offers an export option that allows you to export your website&#8217;s content as an XML file. To access this option, go to your Wix site&#8217;s dashboard, select &#8220;Settings,&#8221; choose &#8220;Export Website,&#8221; and then click on &#8220;Download.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Import_Your_Website%E2%80%99s_Content_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 4: Import Your Website&#8217;s Content to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After exporting your website&#8217;s content from Wix, import the content into WordPress. WordPress offers an importer tool that allows you to transfer content from other platforms to WordPress. On your WordPress dashboard, select \u201cTools,\u201d followed by \u201cImport,\u201d and then select the platform you want to import data from. If WordPress is not listed, install and activate the \u201cWordPress Importer\u201d plugin. Upload the XML file you exported from Wix after activating the plugin.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Set_Up_Your_WordPress_Site\"><\/span>Step 5: Set Up Your WordPress Site<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After importing your website&#8217;s content to WordPress, it&#8217;s time to set up your WordPress site. Customize your site&#8217;s design, functionality, and content to fit your brand using WordPress&#8217;s extensive customization options, such as adding plugins, installing themes, creating pages, and posts.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Redirect_Your_Wix_Website_to_WordPress\"><\/span>Step 6: Redirect Your Wix Website to WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The final step in migrating from Wix to WordPress is redirecting your website from Wix to WordPress. This step ensures that any traffic landing on your old site is directed to the new site on WordPress. To do this, create a 301 redirect from your Wix website to your WordPress website&#8217;s homepage. You can accomplish this by adding the following code to your Wix website&#8217;s .htaccess file:<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #eee; padding: 5px;\">\n<p>RewriteEngine on <\/p>\n<p>RewriteRule ^(.*)$ http:\/\/newwebsite.com\/$1 [R=301,L] <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Be sure you replace &#8220;newwebsite.com&#8221; with your WordPress website&#8217;s URL. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ditching Wix for WordPress could seem overwhelming, but it&#8217;s a valuable investment. By migrating to WordPress, you gain more control over your website, enhance your site&#8217;s functionality and SEO, and achieve full ownership of your data and assets. With this step-by-step guide, you can now shift from Wix to WordPress without any complications. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Perplexing Shift from Wix to WordPress Over time, Wix has grown to become one of the most popular website builders, with its easy-to-use interface&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9384"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9384"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9384\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9384"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9384"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9384"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}