How to Migrate a Course Site from Wix to Hostinger

Updated 2026-07-01 · Hosting Reviews

Moving an online course site from Wix to Hostinger can feel like a big project, but with the right plan you’ll be up and running in a few hours and keep 100% of your revenue. Below you’ll find the exact tools you need, cost‑effective hosting options, and a clear migration checklist.

What You Need Before You Start

To migrate a course site from Wix you’ll need three core components:

• Domain name – If you already own a domain on Wix, you can point it to Hostinger; otherwise you can register a new one directly through Hostinger.
• Hosting plan – Shared hosting is enough for most beginners, but if you expect high traffic or want more control, consider cloud or VPS.
• Course platform – WordPress with an LMS plugin (LearnDash, LifterLMS, Tutor LMS) is the most flexible, though a website builder with integrated LMS can work too.

Hostinger offers all three in one dashboard, making the switch painless.

Choosing the Right Hostinger Plan

For an online course site you want a balance of price, performance, and scalability. Here’s a quick guide:

1. Shared hosting – Ideal for new courses with under 500 monthly visitors. Expect speeds of 2‑3 GB RAM and enough CPU for video streaming when you use external video hosts (YouTube, Vimeo, or a CDN). Cost is roughly $3‑$7 per month.
2. Cloud hosting – Good for growing enrollment and multiple instructors. You get isolated resources, faster SSD storage, and easy scaling. Prices sit around $10‑$15 per month.
3. VPS – Only needed if you run a large academy, need custom server settings, or host many high‑definition videos yourself. Starting at $20 per month, VPS gives you root access and dedicated CPU cores.

All Hostinger plans include free SSL, daily backups, and a 99.9% uptime guarantee, which covers the basic security and reliability you need.

WordPress + LMS vs. Website Builder

Both routes work, but they differ in flexibility and learning curve:

• WordPress + LMS plugin – Offers unlimited course structures, drip content, quizzes, and integrations with Stripe, PayPal, or WooCommerce. You’ll need a bit of setup time, but Hostinger’s one‑click WordPress installer gets you started in minutes.
• Website builder with LMS – Hostinger’s built‑in builder or third‑party builders (e.g., Elementor) can add simple course modules without coding. It’s faster for absolute beginners but limits custom payment flows and advanced student management.

If you plan to expand your catalog, sell bundles, or need detailed reporting, WordPress + LMS is the safer long‑term choice.

Step‑by‑Step Migration Checklist

Follow these steps to move your course site from Wix to Hostinger without losing content or SEO value:

1. Export your Wix data – Use Wix’s “Export Site” tool to download pages, images, and any CSV of your course list. Note that Wix does not provide a direct LMS export, so you’ll manually recreate lessons.
2. Set up hosting – Sign up for a Hostinger shared or cloud plan, choose your domain (or transfer it), and enable the free SSL certificate.
3. Install WordPress – Use Hostinger’s one‑click installer. After login, go to “Plugins → Add New” and install your chosen LMS (e.g., LearnDash).
4. Import content – Create courses in the LMS dashboard, upload video lessons (host them on YouTube/Vimeo or a CDN for better performance), and copy text from your Wix export. Use the “drip content” feature to schedule lesson releases.
5. Configure payments – Connect Stripe or PayPal through the LMS plugin. Test a sandbox transaction to ensure students can purchase and receive access.
6. Redirect DNS – In your Wix domain settings, change the A record to point to Hostinger’s IP address (provided in the hosting control panel). Propagation usually takes under 24 hours.
7. Test everything – Verify course enrollment, video playback, and checkout on a private browser window. Check Google Search Console for crawl errors and submit a new sitemap.

Once the DNS points to Hostinger, your new site will be live and you can shut down the Wix subscription.

Speed, Security, and Ongoing Costs

Even a modest course site should load in under three seconds. Here’s how to keep it fast:

• Host videos on a dedicated platform (YouTube, Vimeo, or a CDN) instead of on your Hostinger storage.
• Enable caching plugins like WP Rocket or the built‑in Hostinger caching tool.
• Use the free SSL certificate and enable HTTPS sitewide.

Expect the initial hosting price to be lower than the renewal rate; most plans start at $3‑$15/month and renew at a slightly higher tier. Budget for a premium LMS plugin (typically $150‑$250 per year) and a payment‑gateway transaction fee (about 2.9% + $0.30 per sale).

FAQ

Do I need to move my video files to Hostinger?

No. For best performance and lower bandwidth costs, host videos on YouTube, Vimeo, or a CDN and embed them in your LMS lessons.

Can I keep my Wix domain after migrating?

Yes. Simply point the domain’s DNS A record to Hostinger’s IP address. You’ll still pay the domain renewal fee to the registrar, but you’ll avoid Wix’s hosting fees.

What if I’m not comfortable with WordPress?

Hostinger’s website builder can create a simple course landing page, but for full LMS features you’ll eventually need WordPress. The one‑click installer and extensive tutorials make the learning curve manageable for beginners.