How can I switch from hosting my website on Wix to using Webflow and publishing it online?

TL;DR
  • Manually rebuild your site in Webflow using the Designer and transfer content like text, images, and blog posts.  
  • Set up a hosting plan in Webflow, connect your custom domain by updating DNS settings (A and CNAME records), and publish your site.

To switch from Wix to Webflow, you’ll need to manually migrate your content, set up your Webflow project, and point your domain to Webflow's hosting.

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1. Rebuild Your Website in Webflow

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  • Wix websites cannot be exported or imported into Webflow, so you must recreate your site manually.
  • Set up a new project in Webflow by clicking New Project from your dashboard.
  • Use Webflow’s Designer to replicate layouts, styles, and pages. You can utilize templates or start from a blank canvas.

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2. Transfer Content Manually

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  • Copy text and media directly from your Wix site.
  • Download images and other assets from Wix and re-upload them to your Webflow project.
  • Recreate blog posts or CMS collections using Webflow CMS, if necessary.

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3. Set Up Hosting in Webflow

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  • Go to Project Settings > Hosting.
  • Add a Webflow Site Plan (Basic, CMS, Business, or Enterprise) that fits your site’s content and traffic needs.

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4. Connect Your Custom Domain

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  • In Webflow, go to Project Settings > Hosting and scroll to Custom Domains.
  • Add your domain name (e.g., www.yoursite.com).
  • Webflow will show you the required DNS records:  
  • A Records: point to (a) 75.2.70.75 and (b) 99.83.190.102  
  • CNAME Record: for www, point to proxy-ssl.webflow.com

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5. Update Your DNS in Wix (or Current Registrar)

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  • If you bought your domain via Wix, they are your domain registrar.
  • In your Wix dashboard, go to Domains, select your domain, and update the DNS settings:
  • Replace existing A records with Webflow’s.
  • Add or update the CNAME record for www.
  • Alternatively, you can transfer your domain to a 3rd-party registrar (like GoDaddy, Namecheap) for easier management.

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6. Publish and Test

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  • In Webflow, click Publish > Publish to Selected Domains.
  • Visit your domain in a browser and confirm everything is working.
  • Use Webflow’s SSL and 301 redirects settings if needed to improve security and SEO.

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Summary

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To move from Wix to Webflow, manually rebuild your site using Webflow’s Designer, transfer your content, set up Webflow hosting, connect your domain by updating DNS settings in Wix (or elsewhere), and publish your site.

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