There are a number of reasons why you might want to move your Wix website to another hosting platform. Perhaps you’re not happy with the service you’re receiving from Wix, or you’re finding that it’s too expensive to keep your site hosted with them.
Maybe you’re just curious about what other hosting options are available.
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Whatever your reasons, it is possible to move your Wix site to another host. However, it’s important to be aware that there are a few things you need to take into account before you make the switch. In this article, we’ll run through everything you need to know about moving your Wix website to another host.
Before You Move Your Site
There are a few things you need to do before you move your Wix site to another host. First of all, you need to export your Wix site from the platform.
To do this, go to your Wix dashboard and click on the ‘Export Site’ button. Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to download an XML file of your site.
Next, you need to find a new host for your site. There are a number of different hosting platforms available, so take some time to research your options and find one that’s right for you. Once you’ve found a new host, sign up for an account and then download the necessary files for transferring your site.
Transferring Your Site
Now that you’ve exported your Wix site and found a new host, it’s time to transfer your site over. To do this, simply upload the XML file of your site to the new host using the ‘Import Site’ feature. Once your site has been imported, all of your content will be transferred over.
You’ll also need to transfer any domain names that are associated with your Wix site. To do this, log in to your Wix account and go to the ‘Domains’ tab. From here, you can select the domain name(s) that you want to transfer and then follow the instructions on how to do so.
After You Move Your Site
Once you’ve transferred your Wix site over to its new host, there are a few things you need to do in order to ensure everything is running smoothly. First of all, check that all of your content has been transferred over successfully.
If there are any issues with missing or broken content, contact your new host and they should be able to help you fix the problem.
It’s also important to update any DNS records associated with your domain name(s). This will ensure that visitors can access your site at its new location. To do this, log in to the control panel for your domain name and update the DNS settings accordingly.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is possible move your wix website over onto another hosting platform however their are certain steps one must take into account such as exporting their wix website onto an XML file , finding a new more suitable host for their website as well as finally transferring their domain name(s).
