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WordPress.com to WordPress.org Migration
Why Migrate From WordPress.com to WordPress.org?
WordPress.com is a great starting point, but it quickly becomes a ceiling. Here’s why thousands of site owners make the switch:
Full Ownership and Control
WordPress.com owns your hosting environment. Whereas WordPress.org puts you in the driver's seat, you own your data, choose your hosting, and control every aspect of your website without platform-imposed restrictions.
Unlimited Plugins & Customization
WordPress.com limits plugin access to higher-tier paid plans. WordPress.org gives you access to 60,000+ free plugins, premium themes, and the ability to edit raw code, so your site can do exactly what your business needs.
Monetization Without Restrictions
WordPress.com places ads on free and lower-tier sites and limits your monetization options. WordPress.org lets you run your own ads, build an eCommerce store, create membership sites, and generate revenue your way with zero platform cuts.
WordPress.com to WordPress.org Migration Pricing
Our pricing plan includes a pre-migration backup, a zero-downtime guarantee, and a post-migration quality check.
WP Migration Pricing
$499
Sign up through our self-service marketplace and our team will handle the transition quickly and efficiently.
Benefits of WordPress.com to WordPress.org Migration
Here are the benefits that one can enjoy by making the switch to WordPress.org today:
Zero Data Loss
Every post, page, image, comment, category, and tag is transferred with precision. We verify the complete data integrity of your new site before signing off.
SEO Preserved
We set up 301 redirects from your old WordPress.com URLs to the new WordPress.org site, so you retain your search engine rankings and organic traffic without a dip in traffic.
Faster Website Performance
WordPress.org, hosted on a quality server, dramatically outperforms WordPress.com's shared infrastructure. Faster load times mean better UX and higher Google rankings.
Access to Premium Plugins & Tools
Post-migration, your site is immediately ready to run any plugin, from advanced SEO tools (RankMath, Yoast) to page builders (Elementor, Divi) to eCommerce (WooCommerce).
Complete Design Freedom
No more template restrictions. On WordPress.org, you can install any theme, customize CSS freely, and even build a 100% custom design without touching a line of code.
No More Forced Ads or Branding
WordPress.com places "Powered by WordPress.com" branding and ads on free/lower plans. After migration, your site is entirely yours: clean, professional, and brand-consistent.
A Global Agency
Why Choose Us for WordPress.com to WordPress.org Migration?
Migrating to WordPress.org requires precision, planning, and expertise. Here’s why our specialized approach ensures a seamless, secure, and stress-free transition for your website.
Migration Experts, Not Generalists
With over 500 successful migrations under its belt, our team brings deep, hands-on expertise to every project. We’ve worked across a wide spectrum of website types, including personal blogs, enterprise-level platforms, membership portals, and WooCommerce stores. As a result, we understand platform nuances, data structures, and potential pitfalls in advance. This allows us to anticipate challenges before they arise, ensuring a smooth and efficient migration process without unnecessary delays or complications.
Zero Downtime, Zero Risk
We prioritize business continuity by first executing migrations in a secure staging environment. This means your existing WordPress.com website remains fully functional and accessible to users throughout the process. Only after rigorous testing, validation, and quality checks do we move the new WordPress.org site to live status. Consequently, you avoid traffic loss, SEO disruptions, or user experience issues. This method ensures a risk-free transition with complete operational stability.
Full Post-Migration Support
Our commitment doesn’t end once your site goes live. We provide dedicated post-migration support to address any unexpected issues that may arise. Whether it’s fixing broken links, restoring missing media files, resolving plugin conflicts, or optimizing performance, our team is readily available. This proactive support ensures your new WordPress.org site runs smoothly and efficiently, giving you confidence and peace of mind after the migration is complete.
Transparent Process, Clear Communication
Clarity and communication are central to our workflow. Throughout the migration process, we keep you informed with regular progress updates explained in simple, non-technical language. You’ll always know where your project is, what actions are being taken, and what comes next. This transparency eliminates confusion, builds trust, and ensures alignment at every step.
Setup Process
Our 6-Step WordPress Migration Process
Our WordPress site migration process is streamlined, systematic, and designed for accuracy. It minimizes risks, ensures data integrity, and delivers a smooth transition with clear steps, thorough validation, and reliable execution.
Pre-Migration Audit & Backup
We conduct a full audit of your WordPress.com site, mapping all content, media, plugins, and settings, and create a complete backup before anything is touched.
New Hosting & WordPress.org Setup
We set up your new WordPress.org environment on your chosen hosting provider, install the WordPress core, and configure your domain, SSL certificate, and core settings.
Full Content Migration
Using a combination of WordPress’s native export/import tool and advanced migration plugins, we transfer all your posts, pages, custom post types, media files, comments, and metadata.
Theme, Plugin & Design Configuration
We install and configure your chosen theme and essential plugins, recreating the design and functionality of your old site, or setting up a fresh look for a rebrand.
SEO Redirects & Permalink Optimization
We implement 301 redirects from all your old WordPress.com URLs to the new WordPress.org structure, update internal links, and verify that your sitemap and permalink settings are SEO-ready.
Quality Assurance & Go-Live
We run a thorough QA check, testing every page, link, form, and media file, before pushing the site live. Your old WordPress.com site is then set to private or redirected.
Break Free From WordPress.com Today
Stop letting platform limitations hold your website back. Get a professional, zero-risk migration to WordPress.org and unlock the full power of self-hosted WordPress.
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FAQs
Everything you need to know about our migration services. Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Please connect with our friendly team.
Your WordPress.com site will remain active until your new WordPress.org site is fully tested and live. We then recommend either setting it to private to prevent duplicate content issues, or purchasing WordPress.com’s Site Redirect add-on to automatically redirect all visitors and preserve SEO value.
Yes, you’ll need a WordPress.org-compatible hosting plan and a domain. If you need guidance, we’re happy to recommend reliable hosting providers that match your budget and traffic needs, or we can set it up for you as part of the migration package.
Most migrations are completed within 2 to 5 days, depending on the size of your site. Larger sites with extensive media libraries or custom functionality may take slightly longer. We’ll give you a clear timeline estimate after the initial audit.
Not if done correctly, and that’s our specialty. We set up 301 redirects from all your old WordPress.com URLs to the corresponding WordPress.org pages, ensuring search engines continue to crawl your content to the new site and your rankings remain intact.
No. We take a full backup of your WordPress.com site before starting and follow a verified migration checklist. Every post, page, image, comment, and setting is transferred and confirmed before your new site goes live.
