WordPress Self-Service Migration - How to Migrate Your WordPress Website

Migrating your WordPress site to Bluehost just got easier with our WordPress self-service migration tool. Thanks to a powerful new integration between Bluehost and InstaWP, customers can now transfer their websites from other hosting providers with minimal hassle. This branded Bluehost plugin, powered by InstaWP’s industry-leading migration technology, offers a streamlined, user-friendly experience designed to reduce complexity, boost success rates, and ensure every customer feels supported throughout the process.

• Key Benefits
• Migration Process Overview
  • How to Migrate an Existing WordPress Site
  • How to Migrate to a New WordPress Installation
• Important Notes
• Summary

Key Benefits

• Reduced Complexity: The plugin provides a user-friendly interface, minimizing the technical knowledge required for successful migration.
• Seamless User Experience: Migrate your WordPress sites with ease, enhancing overall satisfaction.
• High Success Rate: Our focus remains on achieving a migration success rate of at least 85%, as specified by our partner team.
• Enhanced Customer Support: We offer dedicated manual support to address any migration issues beyond the capabilities of the Bluehost support team.

By implementing this solution, we empower our customers with a smooth and efficient WordPress migration experience, minimizing technical barriers and maximizing success rates.

Migration Process Overview

There are two primary ways to migrate your site:

1. Migrate an existing WordPress site from another hosting provider.
2. Create a new WordPress site and import content from an existing site afterward.

Both processes use the InstaWP-powered plugin for a fast and reliable transfer.

How to Migrate an Existing WordPress Site

1. Click the Hosting tab from the left navigation menu.
   
    
2. Click the ADD SITE button.
   
3. Under the Add Site section, follow the steps below:
   1. Click the Transfer an existing WordPress option.
   2. Click the CONTINUE button.
      
       
   3. The system will prepare your account for the transfer process. Wait until you see the prompt that your account is ready to start the transfer.
      
       
   4. Once ready, hit the START TRANSFER button.
      
       
4. Connect and install the Insta WP Migration plugin.
   1. Enter the URL of the website to transfer in the https://source.mysite.com text field.
      
       
   2. Click the Connect button.
      
       
   3. Log in to the existing website you wish to authorize and migrate to your account.
      1. Enter the Username/Email Address.
      2. Enter the Password.
      3. Click the Log in button.
         
          
   4. Once logged in, click the Yes, I approve of this connection button.
      
5. Once the Insta WP Migration Plugin has been connected and installed, the AI tool will copy the files, content, and databases.
   
   
   Once the migration is complete, you will see the Your migration is complete prompt.
   
6. Lastly, click the Go to site button.

How to Migrate to a New WordPress Installation

1. Click the Hosting tab from the left navigation menu.
   
    
2. Click the ADD SITE button.
   
    
3. Under the Add Site section, follow the steps below:
   1. Click the Install WordPress option, then click the CONTINUE button.
      
       
   2. Create a name for the website, then click the CONTINUE button.
      
       
   3. You can follow either of the steps below:
      1. Type the domain name you would like to connect to the website, then click the CONTINUE button.
         
          
      2. Use a temporary domain that the system will generate, then click the CONTINUE button.
         
          
4. Lastly, the Your WordPress site is installing! popup will show.
   
    
5. Once the installation is complete, please log in to WP via SSO (Single Sign On) by clicking the EDIT SITE button.
   
    
6. Click the Import a WordPress Site button.
   
    
7. Connect and install the Insta WP Migration plugin.
   1. Enter the URL of the website to transfer in the https://source.mysite.com text field.
      
       
   2. Click the Connect button.
      
       
   3. Log in to the existing website you wish to authorize and migrate to your account.
      1. Enter the Username/Email Address.
      2. Enter the Password.
      3. Click the Log in button.
         
      4. Once logged in, click the Yes, I approve of this connection button.
         
8. Once the Insta WP Migration Plugin has been connected and installed, the AI tool will copy the files, content, and databases.
   
   
   Once the migration is complete, you will see the Your migration is complete prompt.
   
9. Lastly, click the Go to site button.

Summary

Bluehost has partnered with InstaWP to launch a branded migration plugin that simplifies the process of transferring WordPress sites from other hosts. This integration offers a seamless, guided experience with a focus on ease of use, aiming for a migration success rate of at least 85%. Customers benefit from a simplified workflow, enhanced support from InstaWP for complex cases, and real-time updates throughout the migration. Whether you're tech-savvy or new to WordPress, this solution ensures a smooth transition to Bluehost with minimal disruption and maximum confidence.