How to Migrate a Small Business Site from Wix to Hostinger WordPress

Updated 2026-06-26 · Hosting Reviews

Moving a small business site from Wix to Hostinger WordPress can feel like a big leap, but with the right plan you’ll be online faster, cheaper, and with more control. This guide walks you through everything you need—hosting, a domain, WordPress, and the essential pages—to get your Small Business Website running smoothly.

What You Need Before the Migration

First, gather these basics:

• Domain name – If you already own one on Wix, you’ll point it to Hostinger; otherwise you can register a new .com or .net through Hostinger.
• Hosting plan – For a typical small business site, shared hosting is sufficient and costs around $3‑$8 per month. If you expect rapid growth or need more resources, consider a cloud plan in the $10‑$15 range.
• WordPress – Hostinger offers a one‑click installer, making setup painless.
• Essential content – Home, About, Services, Contact, and a Blog page for local SEO.

Having these items ready will keep the migration smooth and avoid costly downtime.

Choosing the Right Hostinger Plan

Hostinger’s shared hosting is ideal for most small business websites: it provides fast SSD storage, free SSL, and daily backups. If you anticipate heavy traffic or need dedicated resources, their cloud hosting gives you scalability at a slightly higher price point. VPS is overkill for a starter site and can be revisited later when revenue justifies the extra expense.

Exporting Content from Wix

Wix doesn’t allow a full site export, so you’ll pull the pieces manually:

1. Log into Wix and download all images and media files you’ve used.
2. Copy text from each page into a Word document or plain text file.
3. Export your blog posts via the Wix RSS feed (add ?format=rss to the blog URL) and import them into WordPress using the built‑in importer.
4. Note any forms or third‑party widgets; you’ll replace them with WordPress plugins later.

This manual approach ensures nothing is lost and gives you a clean start on WordPress.

Setting Up WordPress on Hostinger

Once you’ve signed up for a Hostinger plan, follow these steps:

1. Log into the Hostinger hPanel dashboard.
2. Click “WordPress” under the Auto‑Installer section and select the domain you want to use.
3. Enter your site name, admin username, and a strong password. Hostinger will handle the database creation automatically.
4. After installation, log into /wp‑admin and install a lightweight, business‑ready theme (e.g., Astra or GeneratePress).
5. Activate the free SSL certificate from the hPanel – it’s enabled by default on most plans.

At this point you have a live WordPress site on a fast, secure Hostinger server.

Rebuilding Your Essential Pages

Use the content you saved from Wix to populate the new pages:

• Home – Insert a clear headline, a brief value proposition, and a call‑to‑action button (e.g., “Get a Free Quote”).
• About – Add a photo, a short bio, and trust signals like certifications or client logos.
• Services – List each service with a short description, price range, and a “Contact Us” button.
• Contact – Include a Google Map embed, a contact form (use WPForms Lite), and your professional email address.
• Blog – Publish a few local‑focused articles to boost SEO; schedule regular posts to keep content fresh.

Install essential plugins: Yoast SEO for on‑page optimization, WP Super Cache for faster loading, and Wordfence for basic security.

Pointing Your Domain and Going Live

If your domain is registered with Wix, change its DNS records to Hostinger’s nameservers (you’ll find them in the hPanel DNS zone). Propagation usually finishes within 24 hours. If you bought a new domain through Hostinger, it’s already pointed to your site.

Test the site on a temporary URL (provided by Hostinger) to confirm layouts, forms, and mobile responsiveness work correctly. Once satisfied, publish the site and submit the URL to Google Search Console for faster indexing.

FAQ

Do I need to keep my Wix account after migration?

No. After all content is transferred and your domain points to Hostinger, you can cancel the Wix subscription to avoid duplicate charges.

Can I migrate a Wix e‑commerce store to WordPress for free?

Wix’s e‑commerce data isn’t directly exportable. You’ll need to recreate products manually or use a plugin like “WooCommerce CSV Import Suite” to upload them. The cost is limited to the plugins you choose.

How long does the whole process usually take?

For a typical small business site with 5‑7 pages, expect 3‑5 hours of hands‑on work, plus up to 24 hours for DNS propagation.