{"id":16169,"date":"2026-10-10T15:10:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:10:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/"},"modified":"2026-10-10T15:10:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:10:14","slug":"how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Move from Wix to Web Hosting"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87 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\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#How_to_Move_from_Wix_to_Web_Hosting_A_Complete_Step-by-Step_Guide\" >How to Move from Wix to Web Hosting: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Why_Should_You_Move_from_Wix_to_Web_Hosting\" >Why Should You Move from Wix to Web Hosting?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#The_Limitations_of_Wix\" >The Limitations of Wix<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#The_Benefits_of_Self-Hosted_Web_Hosting\" >The Benefits of Self-Hosted Web Hosting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#What_You_Need_Before_You_Begin\" >What You Need Before You Begin<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Choose_a_Web_Hosting_Provider\" >Choose a Web Hosting Provider<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Register_or_Transfer_Your_Domain_Name\" >Register or Transfer Your Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Back_Up_Your_Wix_Content\" >Back Up Your Wix Content<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#How_to_Move_from_Wix_to_Hosting_The_Migration_Process\" >How to Move from Wix to Hosting: The Migration Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Step_1_Set_Up_Your_New_Hosting_Account\" >Step 1: Set Up Your New Hosting Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Step_2_Install_a_CMS_on_Your_New_Host\" >Step 2: Install a CMS on Your New Host<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Step_3_Rebuild_Your_Website\" >Step 3: Rebuild Your Website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Step_4_Configure_Your_Domain_Name\" >Step 4: Configure Your Domain Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Step_5_Test_Your_New_Website_Thoroughly\" >Step 5: Test Your New Website Thoroughly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Step_6_Set_Up_Redirects_and_Update_SEO_Settings\" >Step 6: Set Up Redirects and Update SEO Settings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#After_the_Migration_Maintaining_Your_New_Website\" >After the Migration: Maintaining Your New Website<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Keep_Your_CMS_and_Plugins_Updated\" >Keep Your CMS and Plugins Updated<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Set_Up_Regular_Backups\" >Set Up Regular Backups<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\/how-to-move-from-wix-to-web-hosting\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><html><br \/>\n<head><br \/>\n<title>How to Move from Wix to Web Hosting: A Complete Guide<\/title><br \/>\n<\/head><br \/>\n<body><\/p>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Move_from_Wix_to_Web_Hosting_A_Complete_Step-by-Step_Guide\"><\/span>How to Move from Wix to Web Hosting: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>If you have been using Wix to build and manage your website, you may have started to notice its limitations. Whether it is the lack of full control over your files, rising subscription costs, or simply the desire for more flexibility, many website owners eventually decide to move from Wix to hosting on a dedicated web server. Making this transition might seem daunting at first, but with the right guidance, it is entirely manageable \u2014 even if you are not particularly technical.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we will walk you through everything you need to know to successfully move from Wix to hosting, covering the preparation steps, the migration process, and how to ensure your new website runs smoothly from day one.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_You_Move_from_Wix_to_Web_Hosting\"><\/span>Why Should You Move from Wix to Web Hosting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before diving into the how, it is worth understanding the why. Wix is an excellent platform for beginners who want to get a website live quickly without any technical knowledge. However, as your website grows, you may find that Wix begins to hold you back.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Limitations_of_Wix\"><\/span>The Limitations of Wix<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the most significant drawbacks of Wix is that you do not truly own your website. Your content lives on Wix&#8217;s servers, and you are bound by their terms of service, pricing structures, and platform restrictions. You cannot export your website as a fully functional site \u2014 Wix only allows you to export certain elements such as blog posts and contact information.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Wix websites can be slower compared to optimised self-hosted websites, which can negatively impact your search engine rankings. Google takes page speed seriously, and a sluggish website can cost you valuable organic traffic.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Self-Hosted_Web_Hosting\"><\/span>The Benefits of Self-Hosted Web Hosting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you move from Wix to hosting, you gain complete control over your website. You can install any content management system (CMS) you choose, such as WordPress, customise your site to your heart&#8217;s content, and scale your hosting plan as your traffic grows. You also have access to a far wider range of plugins, themes, and integrations that simply are not available on Wix.<\/p>\n<p>Self-hosted websites also tend to perform better in search engines when properly optimised, giving your business a competitive edge online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Need_Before_You_Begin\"><\/span>What You Need Before You Begin<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before you start the migration process, there are a few things you need to have in place. Being well-prepared will save you time and help you avoid common pitfalls.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Choose_a_Web_Hosting_Provider\"><\/span>Choose a Web Hosting Provider<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first step is selecting a reliable web hosting provider. Look for a host that offers good uptime guarantees, responsive customer support, and a hosting plan that suits your website&#8217;s needs. Shared hosting is typically sufficient for smaller websites, whilst larger or high-traffic sites may benefit from VPS or cloud hosting.<\/p>\n<p>For more helpful advice on choosing the right hosting solution, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/da-manager.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\">DA Manager blog<\/a>, which covers a wide range of topics related to web hosting and digital management.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Register_or_Transfer_Your_Domain_Name\"><\/span>Register or Transfer Your Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have a custom domain name registered through Wix, you will need to transfer it to your new hosting provider or a domain registrar. This process involves unlocking the domain in your Wix account, obtaining an authorisation code, and initiating the transfer through your new registrar. Domain transfers typically take between five and seven days to complete, so plan accordingly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Back_Up_Your_Wix_Content\"><\/span>Back Up Your Wix Content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, Wix does not allow you to export a fully functional version of your website. However, you can export blog posts and some data. For other content such as images, text, and page layouts, you will need to manually copy and save everything before rebuilding your site on the new platform.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Move_from_Wix_to_Hosting_The_Migration_Process\"><\/span>How to Move from Wix to Hosting: The Migration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you are prepared, it is time to begin the actual migration. Follow these steps carefully to ensure a smooth transition.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Set_Up_Your_New_Hosting_Account\"><\/span>Step 1: Set Up Your New Hosting Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sign up with your chosen hosting provider and set up your hosting account. Most providers offer a straightforward onboarding process. Once your account is active, you will typically have access to a control panel such as cPanel or Plesk, from which you can manage your hosting environment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Install_a_CMS_on_Your_New_Host\"><\/span>Step 2: Install a CMS on Your New Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most popular choice for those moving from Wix to hosting is WordPress, which powers over 40% of all websites on the internet. Most hosting providers offer a one-click WordPress installation through their control panel, making this step quick and easy. Once installed, you can begin building your new website using WordPress themes and plugins.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Rebuild_Your_Website\"><\/span>Step 3: Rebuild Your Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since you cannot directly import your Wix site into WordPress or another CMS, you will need to rebuild your website. Use the content you backed up earlier \u2014 your text, images, and other media \u2014 to recreate your pages. This is actually a great opportunity to refresh your design, improve your site structure, and optimise your content for search engines.<\/p>\n<p>Take your time with this step. Ensure that your navigation is logical, your pages load quickly, and your content is well-organised. A well-built website on a self-hosted platform will far outperform your old Wix site in the long run.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Configure_Your_Domain_Name\"><\/span>Step 4: Configure Your Domain Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once your new website is ready, you need to point your domain name to your new hosting server. This is done by updating the DNS (Domain Name System) records in your domain registrar&#8217;s settings. You will need to enter the nameservers provided by your hosting company. DNS changes can take up to 48 hours to propagate fully across the internet, so do not be alarmed if your site does not appear immediately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Test_Your_New_Website_Thoroughly\"><\/span>Step 5: Test Your New Website Thoroughly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before announcing your new site to the world, spend time testing every aspect of it. Check that all links work correctly, all images display properly, contact forms submit successfully, and the site loads quickly on both desktop and mobile devices. Use tools such as Google PageSpeed Insights to assess your site&#8217;s performance and make any necessary improvements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Set_Up_Redirects_and_Update_SEO_Settings\"><\/span>Step 6: Set Up Redirects and Update SEO Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your Wix site had any search engine rankings, you will want to protect them during the migration. Set up 301 redirects from your old Wix URLs to the corresponding pages on your new site. This tells search engines that your content has permanently moved and helps preserve your existing rankings. Also, install an SEO plugin such as Yoast SEO on WordPress to manage your meta titles, descriptions, and sitemaps.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"After_the_Migration_Maintaining_Your_New_Website\"><\/span>After the Migration: Maintaining Your New Website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have successfully moved from Wix to hosting, the work does not stop there. Regular maintenance is essential to keep your website secure, fast, and performing well in search results.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_CMS_and_Plugins_Updated\"><\/span>Keep Your CMS and Plugins Updated<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the responsibilities that comes with self-hosted websites is keeping your software up to date. Regularly update your CMS, themes, and plugins to protect against security vulnerabilities and ensure compatibility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Set_Up_Regular_Backups\"><\/span>Set Up Regular Backups<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike Wix, where backups are handled for you, on a self-hosted platform you need to manage your own backups. Many hosting providers offer automated backup solutions, and there are also plugins available that can schedule regular backups of your website files and database.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Making the decision to move from Wix to hosting is a significant step forward for any website owner who is serious about their online presence. Whilst the process requires some effort and planning, the long-term benefits \u2014 greater control, improved performance, better SEO potential, and lower costs \u2014 make it well worth the investment of time.<\/p>\n<p>By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can make the transition smoothly and confidently, setting your website up for long-term success on a platform that truly gives you the freedom to grow.<\/p>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Move from Wix to Web Hosting: A Complete Guide<\/p>\n<p>How to Move from Wix to Web Hosting: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide<\/p>\n<p>If you have been using Wix to build and manage your website, you may have started to notice its limitations. 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