If your Wix site has outgrown its plan — slow load times, subscription costs creeping up, or design limits you keep bumping into — you're probably wondering what it actually costs to move to WordPress. The honest answer: it depends on how much of your site needs to be rebuilt by hand, because Wix doesn't give you a clean export.
Why It Isn't a Simple Copy-Paste
Wix locks content into a proprietary system with no built-in export tool, and its layouts rely on absolute positioning — elements placed at exact pixel coordinates. WordPress themes work the opposite way: content flows in a responsive structure. That mismatch means someone has to manually rebuild pages, recreate the design responsively, move content over, and set up redirects.
Cost Breakdown
| Migration Type | Typical Cost (USD) | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| DIY plugin-assisted | $0 (your time) | Simple 3-5 page sites |
| Basic manual rebuild | $300 – $900 | 5-15 page small business sites |
| Mid-size custom site | $900 – $2,200 | 15-30 pages, custom sections |
| WooCommerce store | $1,500 – $4,000+ | Wix eCommerce stores |
| Large/highly custom | $3,000+ | 30+ pages, memberships, bookings |
Anyone quoting a flat $50 "full migration" is almost certainly offering a bare content dump — no redesign, no responsive fixes, no redirects. That creates cleanup work later, not less.
What Actually Drives Cost
- Page count — the biggest single driver
- eCommerce vs brochure — Wix Stores → WooCommerce means rebuilding products, categories, shipping, payment gateway
- Custom animations/interactive elements — Wix's proprietary interactions don't transfer directly
- SEO/redirect complexity — sites with existing rankings need careful URL mapping
Protecting SEO During Migration
- Map every URL before starting
- 301 redirect every old URL — skip this and Google treats your new pages as brand new content
- Preserve meta titles/descriptions, improve later
- Resubmit sitemap in Google Search Console immediately after launch
- Check mobile responsiveness on every page
How Long Does It Take?
Small sites (5-15 pages): about a week with a developer. WooCommerce migrations: 2-3 weeks depending on catalog size.
FAQ
Will I lose my Google rankings?
Not if done correctly — proper redirects and URL mapping mean most sites stabilize within a few weeks.
Can I do it myself?
Yes, if your site is simple. Plugins move content, but you'll still rebuild the design manually.
What happens to my domain?
It stays yours — you just point DNS to new hosting instead of Wix's servers.
Full guide with cost tables, pros/cons, and the complete FAQ: amanurrahman.com/blog-post/wix-to-wordpress-migration-cost
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