Export Migrate WordPress Site to HTML
WordPress migrations involve databases, files, and configuration headaches. Here's the traditional approach, and a simpler alternative for content-focused sites.
What you get
Everything Included
HTML, CSS, JS, images, and fonts - all in one ZIP.
Links Just Work
Navigation works offline, no broken links.
Host Anywhere
Your server, Netlify, Vercel - you choose.
Pixel Perfect
Your design, exactly as you built it.
Ready in Minutes
Most sites export in under 2 minutes.
Full Site Export
Every page, not just the homepage.
About Migrate WordPress Site Export
Traditional WordPress migration is a multi-step headache. Export database. Download wp-content folder. Update wp-config.php. Import database on new server. Fix serialized URLs. Debug why half your plugins stopped working. Fun stuff.
Most hosts offer free migration services. If you're moving to SiteGround, Bluehost, or WP Engine, let them handle it. They do this daily and won't mess it up. Worth the few days wait.
DIY migration plugins work too. All-in-One WP Migration is solid for sites under 512MB. Duplicator handles larger sites. Both create a single file you upload to the new host. Still takes some techncal comfort, but way easier than manual migration.
Here's what nobody tells you: many WordPress sites don't need WordPress at all. If you're not publishing new posts weekly, not using comments, not running WooCommerce, you might be maintaining a CMS for a basically static site.
Static export changes the game. Convert your WordPress site to HTML files. Upload to Netlify, GitHub Pages, or any cheap hosting. No database. No PHP. No security updates. No plugin conflicts. Just files that load fast and never break.
When does static make sense? Portfolios. Company info sites. Documentation. Anything you update less than monthly. The trade-off is editing: you'll need to re-export after changes instead of just hitting publish.
When do you need full WordPress? Blogs with active comments. Membership sites. E-commerce. Multi-author publications. Anything with user accounts or frequent updates. These need the CMS.
If you're not sure, try the static export. See what breaks. Forms can use Formspree. Comments can use Disqus. Search can use Algolia. You might be suprised how little you actually need the server-side stuff.
The migration question really comes down to: what do you need going forward? If it's just a website people read, static is simpler. If it's a web application, migrate WordPress properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate WordPress without touching the database?
For content-focused sites, yes. Export your WordPress site to static HTML and host the files anywhere. You lose dynamic features but gain simplicity. For sites that need WordPress functionality, database migration is unavoidable.
What's the easiest way to migrate WordPress?
Plugins like All-in-One WP Migration or Duplicator handle most of the complexity. They package your database, files, and settings into a single archive you can import on the new host.
Will my site go down during migration?
It shouldn't. Set up the new site first, test it thoroughly, then update DNS. There's a brief propagation period where some visitors see the old site, but no actual downtime.
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