{"id":270135,"date":"2026-05-19T09:06:25","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/?p=270135"},"modified":"2026-05-19T09:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:06:34","slug":"how-to-migrate-hosting-from-siteground-to-bluehost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/how-to-migrate-hosting-from-siteground-to-bluehost\/","title":{"rendered":"How to migrate hosting from\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0to Bluehost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-highlights\">Key highlights\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0StartUp\u00a0plan renews at $17.99\/mo, nearly 6x its\u00a0intro rate, while Bluehost&#8217;s equivalent plan renews at $9.99\/mo.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create a local copy of your\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0files and database before you start.\u00a0SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0automatic backups are useful, but they are not a substitute for a copy you control.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Bluehost Site Migration Tool connects directly to your WordPress site once you authorize the connection using your WordPress admin credentials.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update your nameservers only after verifying the migrated site, then consider transferring your domain to Bluehost for simpler long-term management.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>DNS propagation takes up to\u00a048 hours, so do not cancel your\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0plan until propagation is\u00a0complete\u00a0and your post-migration checklist passes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users choose&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;because it is built for WordPress and performs well for smaller sites. The challenge often appears at&nbsp;renewal, when&nbsp;the standard rate replaces the introductory discount.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SiteGround&#8217;s&nbsp;StartUp&nbsp;plan goes from $2.99\/mo&nbsp;to $17.99\/mo&nbsp;at renewal.&nbsp;GrowBig&nbsp;jumps from $4.99\/mo&nbsp;to $29.99\/mo, and&nbsp;GoGeek&nbsp;goes from $7.99\/mo&nbsp;to $44.99\/mo. The full standard rate applies from your second term onward.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the renewal cost no longer fits your budget, this guide walks you through the full migration to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/wordpress-hosting\">Bluehost WordPress Hosting<\/a>: what to prepare before you start, which migration method suits your setup and how to confirm everything is working before you update your DNS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to make the move?\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/pricing\">Start your Bluehost plan today<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-migrate-from-siteground-to-bluehost\">Why migrate from\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0to Bluehost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SiteGround&nbsp;users are not leaving because of bad hosting. They are leaving because the renewal cost no longer holds up against what comparable alternatives offer at standard rates. Here is how the two hosts&nbsp;compare on&nbsp;the factors that drive that decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>SiteGround<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Bluehost<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>WordPress.org recommended&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes&nbsp;<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 since 2005&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free SSL&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included in all plans&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free domain&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included in all plans (first year)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included in all plans (first year)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24\/7 WordPress support&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included WP support; premium support plan available&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Malware scanning&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included&nbsp;<\/td><td>Included on all plans&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Site migration&nbsp;<\/td><td>Free via migrator plugin&nbsp;<\/td><td>Free via self-service tool&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Money-back guarantee&nbsp;<\/td><td>30 days&nbsp;<\/td><td>30 days&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Entry plan renewal price&nbsp;<\/td><td>$17.99\/mo&nbsp;<\/td><td>$9.99\/mo&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Visitor limits&nbsp;<\/td><td>Unlimited traffic on all plans&nbsp;<\/td><td>Plan capacity varies by selected hosting plan&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the specific reasons\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/compare\/bluehost-vs-siteground\">SiteGround users switch to Bluehost<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Renewal cost:<\/strong>\u00a0The pricing gap extends well beyond the entry plan.\u00a0SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0GrowBig\u00a0renews at $29.99\/mo\u00a0compared to Bluehost&#8217;s Business plan at $14.99\/mo, a difference of $180\/year on a single mid-tier plan with no reduction in core WordPress hosting capability.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource usage<\/strong>:\u00a0SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0shared plans advertise unlimited traffic, but resource usage still matters. Resource-heavy plugins, dynamic\u00a0pages\u00a0or traffic spikes can increase CPU usage, which may require optimization or a\u00a0plan\u00a0review.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Storage limits by plan tier:<\/strong>\u00a0SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0StartUp\u00a0plan includes 10GB of storage,\u00a0GrowBig\u00a050GB and\u00a0GoGeek\u00a0100GB. While\u00a0GrowBig\u00a0and\u00a0GoGeek\u00a0offer more room,\u00a0StartUp\u00a0users with a growing WooCommerce catalog can hit the 10 GB ceiling faster than expected.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Standard renewal pricing<\/strong>:\u00a0SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0pricing model is clear: the introductory price is the first-term discount, and standard rates apply from the second term onward.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Note<\/strong>: Pricing referenced in this article is as of May 2026. For the latest pricing, visit the official\u00a0websites.<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-prepare-before-you-start-migrating-from-siteground-to-bluehost\">How to prepare before you start migrating from\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0to Bluehost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SiteGround&nbsp;runs on Site Tools rather than a standard cPanel interface, so a few of the steps below are specific to that environment. Work through the first four items before you begin the transfer, then set up your Bluehost account when you are ready to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create a local backup from Site Tools:<\/strong>\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0keeps automatic daily backups, but you should not rely on those alone. Export your\u00a0website\u00a0files and database to your local machine before migration begins. If the transfer fails at any point, that local copy gives you a recovery\u00a0option\u00a0you control.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confirm where your domain is registered:<\/strong>\u00a0Many\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0users registered their domain through a third party and pointed it at\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0hosting. Log in to Client Area > Domains to confirm where your domain\u00a0actually lives. This\u00a0determines\u00a0where you will update nameservers after migration.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decide what happens to your\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0email:<\/strong>\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0includes webmail through Site Tools. If you use a [@yourdomain] address through\u00a0SiteGround, migrating your hosting does not move those mailboxes. Before you start, decide whether to move email to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/professional-email\">Bluehost Professional Email<\/a>\u00a0or keep it running at\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0with MX records pointing there.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review any earlier migration attempts:<\/strong>\u00a0If you previously used another migration plugin or staging workflow, review those changes before using the Bluehost tool. Remove inactive migration plugins or leftover staging data only after confirming you no longer need them.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Set up your Bluehost account first:<\/strong>\u00a0The Bluehost Site Migration Tool runs from inside your Bluehost portal, so you need an active\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/wordpress-hosting\">Bluehost WordPress Hosting<\/a>\u00a0plan before migration begins. Purchase your plan and\u00a0return\u00a0to this guide once your account is ready.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With these five items confirmed, the migration has a clear path from&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;to Bluehost.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/website-migration-checklist\/\">Bluehost website migration checklist<\/a>\u00a0for a broader pre-migration reference.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-migrate-hosting-from-siteground-to-bluehost-step-by-step\">How to migrate hosting from\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0to Bluehost: step by step\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Both methods below work with\u00a0SiteGround-hosted WordPress sites. Method 1 does not require you to export files or use\u00a0SiteGround&#8217;s\u00a0Site Tools directly, since the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/free-wordpress-migration\">Bluehost Site Migration tool<\/a>\u00a0handles the transfer after WordPress authorization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Method 2 gives you full manual control if Bluehost support recommends&nbsp;it&nbsp;or your site needs direct file and database handling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-migration-using-the-bluehost-site-migration-tool-recommended\">Method 1: Migration using the Bluehost Site Migration Tool (recommended)\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This method uses Bluehost&#8217;s free self-service migration tool, powered by&nbsp;InstaWP. It transfers your WordPress files, database and content with a guided workflow that requires your WordPress admin credentials to authorize the transfer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Log in to your Bluehost portal:<\/strong>\u00a0Go to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/\">bluehost.com<\/a>\u00a0and log in to your account.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Navigate to Websites:<\/strong>&nbsp;In the left-hand menu, click Websites, then click Add Website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Select Transfer WordPress Website:<\/strong>&nbsp;On the Add Website screen, click Transfer WordPress Website to begin the migration workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Wait while Bluehost prepares your account:<\/strong>&nbsp;This may take a few seconds. Do not close or refresh the page while the process is in progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Click Start Transfer:<\/strong>&nbsp;Once your account is ready, click Start Transfer to continue. Bluehost will run a second preparation step before prompting you to&nbsp;connect&nbsp;your site.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Connect your website:<\/strong>\u00a0Enter the full URL of your WordPress site currently hosted on\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0(for example:\u00a0https:\/\/[yoursite].com) and click Connect. Then click Yes, Continue to Login. You will be redirected to your WordPress site to log in and authorize the connection.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Log in with your WordPress credentials:<\/strong>\u00a0Enter your WordPress username or email address and your password, then click Log In. These are your WordPress admin credentials, not your\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0Client Area login.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Pro tip<\/strong>: If you do not remember your WordPress password, use the Lost your password? link on the login screen to reset it before\u00a0proceeding. Without a successful login, the migration cannot continue.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8: Authorize the connection:<\/strong>&nbsp;Click \u201cYes, I approve this connection\u201d to allow Bluehost to connect to your WordPress site. Without this approval, the migration cannot continue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 9: Wait while Bluehost connects and&nbsp;migrates&nbsp;your site:<\/strong>&nbsp;The status changes from Connecting to Connected, and Bluehost automatically begins transferring your files and database. Progress bars for Files and the Database update in real time. Do not close or refresh the page during this step.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 10: Check for your confirmation email:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bluehost sends email notifications when the migration starts, completes&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;or&nbsp;encounters&nbsp;a failure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the migration fails, contact&nbsp;Bluehost&nbsp;support before starting over or moving to manual migration. The team can help review the issue and confirm whether a support ticket, pro-services&nbsp;option&nbsp;or manual path is the right next step.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 11: Verify your migrated site:<\/strong>\u00a0When migration is complete, you will see a Your Migration\u00a0is\u00a0Complete! confirmation with your site URL. Click Go to site to review your WordPress site on Bluehost&#8217;s servers before you update your DNS.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-2-manual-migration-from-siteground-to-bluehost\">Method 2: Manual migration from\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0to Bluehost\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SiteGround&nbsp;uses Site Tools rather than cPanel, so the file and database export steps differ from a standard cPanel host. Use this method if Bluehost support recommends a manual path, or if your site has a custom configuration that needs direct file and database handling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full technical reference, see\u00a0our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/blog\/hosting-growing-website\/\">WordPress manual migration guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Export your files from Site Tools:<\/strong>&nbsp;Log in to&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;&gt; Site Tools &gt; File Manager, navigate to the&nbsp;public_html&nbsp;directory for your site, select all files, compress them into a ZIP&nbsp;archive&nbsp;and download it to your local machine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Export your database from Site Tools:<\/strong>&nbsp;Go to Site Tools &gt; MySQL &gt; phpMyAdmin, select your WordPress database, click Export, choose Quick export in SQL&nbsp;format&nbsp;and download the .sql&nbsp;file.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Upload your files to Bluehost:<\/strong>&nbsp;Log in to your Bluehost portal &gt; Hosting &gt; File Manager, navigate to&nbsp;public_html, upload the ZIP from Step&nbsp;1&nbsp;and extract it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: Create a new database on Bluehost:<\/strong>\u00a0In your Bluehost control panel,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/am-database-manager\">go to MySQL Databases<\/a>, create a new database and a new user. Assign that user to the database with full privileges and save the database name,\u00a0username\u00a0and password, as you will need all three values in Step 6.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5: Import your database:<\/strong>\u00a0In your Bluehost control portal, open phpMyAdmin and select the new database you just created. Click Import, upload the .sql\u00a0file from Step 2 and run the import.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 6: Update wp-config.php:<\/strong>\u00a0In\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/accessing-the-file-manager\">Bluehost File Manager<\/a>,\u00a0locate\u00a0wp-config.php\u00a0inside\u00a0public_html\u00a0and update these lines with your new Bluehost database credentials:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code\"><code>define('DB_NAME', 'your_bluehost_db_name');\u00a0\ndefine('DB_USER', 'your_bluehost_db_user');\u00a0\ndefine('DB_PASSWORD', 'your_bluehost_db_password');\u00a0\ndefine('DB_HOST', 'localhost'); \/\/ In most cases\u00a0<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 7: Regenerate your\u00a0permalinks:<\/strong>\u00a0Log in to your WordPress admin on Bluehost, go to Settings > Permalinks and click Save Changes without editing anything. This rebuilds your .htaccess\u00a0file and resolves broken URL structures that commonly appear after a manual transfer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 8: Preview your migrated site:<\/strong>\u00a0Before updating your DNS, preview the site using a temporary Bluehost URL\u00a0or by\u00a0editing your local\u00a0hosts\u00a0file. Confirm that\u00a0pages\u00a0load, images\u00a0display\u00a0and dynamic features function correctly.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bluehost-site-migration-tool-vs-manual-migration-which-should-you-use\">Bluehost Site Migration Tool vs. manual migration: which should you use?\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool is the right starting point for most&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;users. The manual route exists for specific edge cases, including multisite setups, custom server-level&nbsp;configurations&nbsp;or migrations where Bluehost support recommends direct file and database handling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>\u00a0<strong>Comparison criteria<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bluehost Site Migration Tool<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Manual migration<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technical skill needed&nbsp;<\/td><td>None &#8211; guided UI&nbsp;<\/td><td>Intermediate &#8211; Site Tools, phpMyAdmin and wp-config.php&nbsp;access&nbsp;required&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Time to complete&nbsp;<\/td><td>20\u201330 minutes&nbsp;<\/td><td>1\u20132 hours&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>What it moves&nbsp;<\/td><td>Files,&nbsp;database&nbsp;and content in one pass&nbsp;<\/td><td>Files and database in separate steps&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Best for&nbsp;<\/td><td>Standard WordPress sites on&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;<\/td><td>Multisite installs, custom&nbsp;configurations&nbsp;or large databases&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk level&nbsp;<\/td><td>Low, automated with support fallback&nbsp;<\/td><td>Medium, more manual steps and more room for error&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost&nbsp;<\/td><td>Free&nbsp;<\/td><td>Free&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on&nbsp;SiteGround&#8217;s&nbsp;StartUp&nbsp;or&nbsp;GrowBig&nbsp;plan with a standard WordPress or WooCommerce&nbsp;install, the tool handles the full migration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use&nbsp;GoGeek&nbsp;for multiple sites or a heavily customized environment, contact Bluehost support or review Method 2 before you start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-steps-after-the-migration\">Final steps after the migration\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your site is now on Bluehost&#8217;s servers.&nbsp;These two steps make it live on your domain and confirm everything transferred correctly before you cut over permanently.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-point-your-domain-to-bluehost\">1. Point your domain to Bluehost\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have confirmed the migrated site looks correct,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluehost.com\/help\/article\/dm-domains-tab-nameservers\">update your nameservers<\/a>\u00a0to point at Bluehost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your domain is registered at&nbsp;SiteGround:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log in to\u00a0SiteGround\u00a0> Client Area > Domains.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select your domain and click Manage.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under Nameservers, select Custom Nameservers and enter:\u00a0\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NS1.BLUEHOST.COM\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NS2.BLUEHOST.COM\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Save changes.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your domain is registered at another registrar, log in to that&nbsp;registrar&#8217;s&nbsp;control panel and update the nameservers there using the same values.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>DNS propagation takes 24\u201348 hours, and during that window some visitors will reach your&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;site while others reach Bluehost. This is expected behavior during any DNS transition and&nbsp;resolves on&nbsp;its own&nbsp;once propagation completes.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not cancel your&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;account until propagation is fully&nbsp;complete&nbsp;and your post-migration checklist passes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-test-the-migrated-site\">2. Test the migrated site\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After propagation completes, run through this checklist:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Front-end checks:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Homepage loads correctly\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Internal links and images work\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SSL certificate shows as active (padlock in browser)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Functionality checks:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contact forms\u00a0submit\u00a0successfully\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WooCommerce checkout works (if applicable)\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email delivery is functioning\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If anything fails, reach out to our 24\/7 support team and they can diagnose the issue without&nbsp;additional&nbsp;downtime on your end.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final thoughts\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The performance you valued at&nbsp;SiteGround&nbsp;does not disappear when you move. Bluehost runs on WordPress-optimized infrastructure with 99.99% uptime SLA, free SSL, one-click WordPress tooling and&nbsp;included&nbsp;WordPress support, with a premium support plan available.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What changes is the annual cost of&nbsp;staying.&nbsp;At $9.99\/mo&nbsp;renewal on the Bluehost Starter plan versus&nbsp;SiteGround&#8217;s&nbsp;$17.99\/mo&nbsp;StartUp&nbsp;renewal, the savings compound every year while keeping the core WordPress hosting features most small business sites need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start your migration today, risk-free. 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