How to Convert Your Wix Site to WordPress: A Start-to-Finish Guide

Wix is an easy and budget-friendly option for creating a website. It appeals to new website owners in particular because it takes care of the technical aspects of the site.

As the needs and goals of your site change, however, you might want to use aplugin to better manage and engage your contacts with forms, live chat, and email marketing。Or you might want to add custom CSS code tocreate a sticky navigation menu。总而言之，您意识到您需要一个功能和灵活性content management systemto continue to grow your business online.

The good news is you don’t have to start from scratch. You can move your site to your own self-hosted domain on WordPress.org in two different ways: using an RSS feed or using a plugin

在这篇文章中，我们将将迁移过程分为以下三个阶段：

• 前移民
• Migration
  
  • 选项1：使用RSS feed
  • Option 2: Use Plugin
• Post-migration

Before we begin walking through how to convert your site, let’s look at the benefits of hosting your site onWordPress。

为什么要从Wix转换为WordPress

Both Wix and WordPress are excellent options for building a website. Offering built-in functionality, templates, and add-ons, both platforms enable users without technical knowledge to create and customize a site without needing to code or even knowinghow to code。

什么时候比较Wix与WordPress，重要的是要注意，一个并不比另一个更好 - 只是他们提出了两种截然不同的方法来创建和管理网站。

Wix is a website builder that offers the website building tools and hosting required to create and launch a site quickly. With Wix, you can purchase your own custom domain. You can modify over 800 pre-designed templates to quickly create your site, or start from scratch to completely customize it. You can even add video backgrounds, scroll effects, and动画to make these pages interactive and memorable.

Limitations of Using Wix and Other Website Builders

While Wix makes launching a new site relatively easy, the platform does have some limitations when it comes to customization.

• Can’t Add Forms to Blog Posts:Wix当前没有博客文章上的表格选择 - 如果您想收集访问者信息或获得注册，这是不便之处。相反，他们提供了一个解决方法，您可以在其中创建一个新页面，在该页面上创建表单，然后从博客文章中链接到它。仅仅要填写表格才能导航到另一个页面，这会为用户造成不必要的摩擦，从而使其成为收集信息的有效方法。
• Can’t switch templates once site is live:Choose your Wix template wisely as you won’t be able to change it once your site is live.
• 您只能使用Wix的工具：由于Wix是一个封闭的平台，因此您使用其专有工具而被困在您的网站上，这可能会限制您的网站选择所提供的功能。
• 您无法访问或更改html您的网站：当前，Wix用户无法在其网站上访问HTML代码。但是，使用Wix的Velo，如果选择，您可以将更多功能添加到WIX编辑器中。

For users who don’t have the time to use or manage a robust number of out-of-the-box features, add-ons, and custom code, Wix is ideal for creating a basic site with lots of visual content.

A CMS Offers More Flexibility

假设您是从Wix开始的，但是您的网站和观众已经大大发展。您想开始博客，安装a tool to help you optimize your content for search engines, and completely rebrand your site.

为了自由和灵活性，您需要一个CMS。WordPress具有高级内容管理功能和自定义选项，您需要扩展网站的功能。使用此多功能CMS ...

• You can easily add pages and posts
• InstallWordPress Pluginslike the free and easy-to-useElementor页面构建器和HubSpot WordPress插件
• Customize the design of your site with hundreds of free and premium themes, and much more

In exchange for this flexibility, you will need to invest more time and effort into setting up yourWordPress site。Unlike Wix, WordPress is a self-hosted platform, which means you’ll need to find your ownhosting和download the software. You’ll also have to connect your domain (or purchase one if you were using a Wix subdomain). Most hosting providers simplify these processes — particularly with one-step installation of the WordPress software — so it’s a popular choice for site owners. We’ll explore these steps in detail below.

Now we understand a few reasons why you might want to convert your Wix site to WordPress. We'll briefly mention two different ways you can migrate your content, and then walk through the entire process step-by-step.

Since it's completely free, some site owners may opt to use the RSS feed method for budget reasons. While it will be more efficient than manually copying and pasting every single post and page into WordPress, it will still be time-consuming. That's because it only automates the migration process for your Wix posts. You'll still have to migrate your pages and images manually.

站点所有者还可以使用自动迁移插件CMS2CMSinstead. Not only does this plugin work for any Wix site no matter when it was built — it also allows for a full data transfer. Your posts, pages, media, and other web assets can all be migrated. That means admins who want to save time and avoid any copying and pasting of their Wix content to WordPress will prefer this option.

In the迁移阶段, we’ll take a closer look at both the半自动化和全自动选项so you can pick the one that suits your needs best.

列表中的其他前后移民步骤都是相同的，无论您如何选择将内容从WIX迁移到WordPress。让我们开始吧。

前移民Steps for Converting Wix to WordPress

Before you can begin exporting content from Wix, you need somewhere to import it. Below we’ll cover the steps you need to take pre-migration.

步骤1：购买网络托管。

您需要注册WordPress网站的托管服务。如果您正在寻找与Wix类似的经历，请尝试托管托管。

Managed hosting从本质上讲，您意味着您与托管公司合作，在wordpress.org上安装和运行您的网站。bob全站app托管托管提供商将定期缓存您的网站，运行恶意软件扫描和每日备份，并更新WordPress主题和插件，因此您可以专注于运行网站的非技术方面，例如创建内容和自定义设计。

There aredozens of hosting providersto choose from and plenty of other types of hosting available. If you need some suggestions to start,Siteground,WP引擎，和WPMU Devoffer managed hosting as well as other types of plans and have a reputation for reliability and high performance.

Once you’ve selected a web hosting provider and type of hosting, you’ll have to choose a plan that has the bandwidth, storage, and security required for your site. Most providers offer three plans with more features available at a higher price tag at each tier. You can take a look at SiteGround’s hosting packages below.

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Step 2: Set up a temporary domain.

选择网络托管计划后，您将被要求购买或连接domain。Since your Wix site is still live at this point, you can set up a temporary domain for your WordPress site.

为了本教程，假设您选择了上述托管计划之一。您可以在下面的注册过程中看到该Siteground作为选项。

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We’ll discuss how you can transfer the custom one you purchased from Wix later.

Step 3: Install WordPress.

Now it’s time to install the WordPress software. Most hosting providers offer an automated installation process. Let’s walk through this process for SiteGround below.

• Once you’ve signed up for a plan and set up a temporary domain, log in to your new web hosting account. You’ll see a pop-up window asking if you want to set up your website now.

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安装完成后，您将收到通知您的WordPress.org帐户已准备就绪。

在将WIX内容导入新站点之前，只有几个步骤要完成。

步骤4：更改新网站的永久链接设置。

首先，您需要更改WordPress仪表板中网站的永久链接结构，以优化搜索引擎。

登录您选择的Web主机提供商的帐户，并导航到管理控制面板。为了示例，我们将使用Siteground。

To log into your dashboard, clickProceed to Customer Area并导航到我的帐户您的Siteground帐户中的标签。然后单击去管理面板button.

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You’ll be redirected to your WordPress admin dashboard. Navigate toSettings>Permalinks并选择“帖子名称”。

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Step 5: Install a theme.

Last step before you begin importing content!

虽然您的帖子，页面和媒体内容可以从Wix网站导出并导入WordPress.org网站，但您的模板不能。

The good news is you can easily find and install aWordPress themefor your new site.

If you’re interested in selecting a free theme from the WordPress directory, just clickAppearance>Themesin your WordPress dashboard. Then, click添新。从那里,你可以看看不同的主题和install one with the click of a button.

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If you’re interested in premium themes, then you can check outStudioPress,Themify和其他第三方市场。找到喜欢的优质主题后，下载并返回WP仪表板。

You’ll follow the same steps but instead of clicking添新， 点击Upload Theme。您会在计算机上的.zip文件中找到主题。然后单击Activatebutton.

现在是时候让您的内容重新结束了。

步骤6：从Wix迁移到WordPress。

Below we’ll walk through the two processes for exporting your Wix site. We’ll start with theRSS提要选项, then cover theautomated migration plugin option。

Option 1: Export Wix Site Using RSS Feed

Using your RSS feed is only a semi-automated process. Meaning, it will automate the process of importing your Wix posts, but you'll have to import your pages and images separately and manually.

使用RSS提要方法导入WIX帖子

To begin, you’ll have to locate your RSS Feed. You can do so by adding /feed.xml to the end of your URL. So if your site address is www.example.com, type in www.example.com/feed.xml.

Now that your RSS feed is open, right click anywhere on the page and select另存为。Make sure to change the file extension to .xml before saving it to your desktop.

Now head over to your WordPress dashboard. On the left side of the screen, clickTools>Import。向下滚动到RSS进口商，然后单击运行进口商。

Click选择文件，然后从桌面中选择文件。点击Upload file and importbutton.

成功导入文件后，您需要确保上传所有帖子。导航Posts>All Posts并滚动列表。除了您需要清理的一些格式问题外，您的所有帖子现在都应该在您的WordPress网站上。

由于RSS迁移仅传输您的帖子，因此您必须分别导入页面和媒体。让我们从您的页面开始。

Importing Wix Pages Using RSS Feed Method

你必须手动款页面添加到词Press. Most sites don’t have many pages beyond a homepage, “About Us” page, “Products/Services” page, “Contact Us” page, and blog homepage so this shouldn’t take too much time.

Just log in to your Wix dashboard, navigate to your pages, and begin copying. In your WordPress dashboard, clickPages>添新和paste.

Repeat this process until all your pages are copied into WordPress. Now it’s time for your images.

Importing Wix Images Using RSS Feed Method

You have two options for transferring your images from Wix to WordPress. Either way, you’ll have to download the images from your Wix site manually and save them to your computer.

然后，您可以手动上传每个。为此，单击媒体>添新in your WordPress dashboard. Or youupload them in bulk via FTP。

For a simpler method that requires no copying and pasting or coding, try an automated migration service instead.

Option 2: Export Wix Site Using an Automated Migration Plugin

市场上有多个自动化迁移服务，但我们将重点关注一种称为的迁移服务CMS2CMS。

CMS2CMS can save you a lot of time without exceeding your budget. Before you commit, get a quote of your migration by entering the number of pages and taxonomies (tags and categories) your current site has into CMS2CMS’s价格计算器。

Say your site is relatively small, with 100 pages organized into 20 tags and categories. CMS2CMS estimates it will likely cost less than $60 to convert your site from Wix to WordPress.

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Now that we understand the benefits of using this service, let’s walk through the steps below.

创建CMS2CMS帐户

You first need to create a CMS2CMS account.

This will prompt the CMS2CMS Migration Wizard. You’ll fill in the form with the following information:

• 当前平台（WIX）。
• 您当前的网站地址。
• your new platform (WordPress).
• your site address.

然后，您将被问到是否要使用连接器插件或Connector bridge file, which needs to be installed via FTP。由于插件更友好，因此我们将选择该方法。

Check out CMS2CMS’s installation overview above, or follow along with the steps below.

Installing the CMS2CMS ConnectorPlugin

Once you click下载连接器plugin, you’ll be redirected to tHE CMS2CMS连接器插件页面in WordPress’s official plugin directory.

Please note that this plugin is free to download, but you will have to enter in your payment information to complete the migration.

什么时候downloaded, it will save as a zip file. You can upload it by navigating toPluginsin your WordPress dashboard and clickingUpload Plugin。

ClickActivate Plugin。

Setting up the Migration

You should now see CMS2CMS Connector on the left hand menu of your dashboard. Click it.

填写您的CMS2CMS帐户信息，然后单击Continue。

In the next window, you’ll select what assets you’d like to transfer from Wix to WordPress. Here are all the assets you can transfer.

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如果您想预览演示迁移，请单击Start Free Demo Migration。Otherwise, you can skip this step by checking the box labelled “Skip demo migration and migrate all data to your website.”

Completing the Migration

要完成迁移，请选择要迁移和迁移保险的任何其他资产。

If you’re satisfied with your settings and final quote, click完全迁移。

You’ll then be prompted to fill in your payment information. Your migration will begin as soon as your payment is processed.

将WIX转换为WordPress的移民后步骤

Once you’ve successfully imported your Wix content to your WordPress.org site using one of the methods above, there’s just one last step before you can launch your site.

步骤7：转移（或购买）您的自定义域。

If you were using a free subdomain for your Wix website, then you’ll just have to purchase a自定义域from your new hosting provider.

但是，如果您从Wix购买了自定义域名，则可以在新的Web托管帐户中传输并注册它。这将替换您设置的临时域。

在您的Wix帐户中，只需转到Domains页。滚动到您的域，然后单击Show Moreicon. SelectTransfer Away from Wix。

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Click转移域>我仍然想转移。然后，Wix将通过电子邮件将授权域转移到您的新注册商的代码发送电子邮件。坚持下去。

现在，您必须在新的Web托管帐户上启动转移过程。让我们看一下下面Siteground的过程。价格可能会因您的托管提供商而异。

Log into your SiteGround hosting account. Go to the tabAdd Services。Next to the box labelled “Domain Transfer,” click theGetbutton.

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A pop-up window will appear. Enter your domain name in the empty fields and clickCheck Domain Status。

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一旦您的域名批准，您将被要求输入WIX通过电子邮件发送的代码。

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Then confirm that you have access to the administrative email address of your SiteGround account, and update the domain owner info if necessary. Once you’re ready, complete your purchase and the transfer will be automatically initiated.

当转移在Siteground的欢迎电子邮件中完成时，您将收到通知。

Pro-Tips to Simplify Your Migration Process

当试图将WIX网站迁移到WordPress时，立即解决这些步骤似乎会令人不知所措。通过下面的提示简化此过程。

• Decide if you want to do it semi-automated or use a service：如果您有一个较小的博客，那么走RSS供稿路线可能会更容易，更具成本效益。对于具有大量图像和页面的大型站点，使用付费服务将更有意义。
• Set up the accounts you need in advance: Create your WordPress and CMS2CMS accounts before you are ready to migrate.
• 提前收集并保存图像: If you choose the RSS feed option, save time by saving and organizing all of your images ahead of time. That way you can jump right in to transferring them over to WordPress when you are ready to switch.

升级到CMS

如果您使用Wix等网站构建器创建了一个网站，则可能是时候升级到WordPress或WordPress替代方案了。从Wix转换为内容管理系统可以提供发展网站，使访客感到满意并在竞争对手中脱颖而出所需的灵活性和功能。

Editor's note: This post was originally published in April 2020 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.