Weebly Upgrade Button Not Available? Explore Alternatives with WordPress AI Builder

If you're experiencing issues with the Weebly Upgrade button not available, it’s because we are no longer offering upgrades for Weebly Builders. To better serve your website-building needs, we recommend transitioning to our Bluehost WonderSuite service, which provides enhanced flexibility, features, and ease of use. This article will guide you through alternatives.

Migrating your Website from Weebly to WordPress

There are three (3) ways to migrate your website from Weebly to WordPress:

• Migrate your Website Manually
• Migrate your Website Automatically using the Weebly to WordPress Importer Tool
• Outsource the Migration Process

Migrate your Website Manually

Going the manual route means getting involved in the whole migration process. It’s a great option if you prefer total control over every aspect of the migration.

Because this method gives you full control, it requires time and technical expertise.

Provided you have successfully installed your new WordPress, please follow the steps below:

1. Choose a WordPress theme.

   Tips:

   • You can customize the theme to mirror your Weebly site or create a new design from scratch.
   • Please see the WordPress - How to Install a New WordPress Theme from the Admin Dashboard article to learn more.
2. Create new pages and posts.
   The manual method entails copying content from Weebly and pasting it on WordPress. To do this, you need to create pages and posts on your new website.

   Tips:

   • You can create new pages individually or in bulk using a WordPress plugin like Bulk Page Creator.
   • If you choose to create new pages manually, please see the How to Create, Delete and Edit a Page in WordPress article to learn more.
3. Copy and paste your content from Weebly to WordPress.
   Please copy your pages, blog posts, images, and other content from your Weebly site. Once that’s done, here’s how you can move the content to your new WordPress pages:
   1. Paste the main text of the page.
   2. Upload images to the WordPress Media Library.
   3. Insert images in your content.
   4. Align images as desired.

   Repeat this process for all your Weebly pages.

Migrate your Website Automatically using Weebly to WordPress Importer Tool

Free tools like the Weebly to WordPress Importer come in handy if you want to automate the migration process.

The Weebly to WordPress Importer converts your Weebly content into a format you can easily import into WordPress. This speeds up and simplifies the migration process.

Provided you have successfully installed your new WordPress, please follow the steps below:

1. Export content from your Weebly site.
   1. Go to the Weebly to WordPress Importer website.
      
   2. Provide the following required information in the designated text fields:
      • Weebly Website URL
      • Name
      • Email

        Note:The tool will set the WXR format as the default for exporting. This format allows you to export all your content with categories, comments and authors.

   3. Click the Export My Weebly Website button.
      The Weebly to WordPress Importer will now convert your Weebly website’s content into a WordPress-friendly export file.
      Once the export is ready, you’ll see the Download Your Weebly Export File button.
   4. Lastly, click the Download Your Weebly Export File button.
      

      Tip: You can also right-click the button and select Save link as from the dropdown menu. This will save the export.xml file on your computer.

2. Import posts and pages to your WordPress site.
   1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
   2. Click the Tools navigation tab, then click Import.
      
   3. Scroll down to the WordPress Content section, then click Install Now.
      WordPress will download and install the importer plugin.
      
   4. After the installation, click the Run Importer link to open the importer tool.
      
   5. Upload and import the export.xml file by following the steps below:
      1. Please choose the export.xml file you downloaded from your computer by clicking the Browse... button.
      2. Please click the Upload file and import button to start the import process.
         WordPress will prompt you to assign authors.

         Tip: You can either import an author from your Weebly site, create a new author profile, or assign all imported content to an existing WordPress user.

   6. Please put a check mark on the Download and import file attachments box to transfer the images and other media from your Weebly website to your WordPress Media Library.
   7. Lastly, click the Submit button to begin the importation process.
      
      Once the process is complete, you’ll receive a message confirming your content has been successfully imported.
      

Outsource the Migration Process

Outsourcing is another option for moving your website from Weebly to WordPress, and you will need to delegate the task to a professional. This approach is particularly beneficial for large websites with hundreds or thousands of pages, allowing you to concentrate on scaling your business instead of managing the technical complexities of migration.

Steps to delegate the migration process:

1. Select a reliable service provider: Look for a web host known for positive customer feedback and successful Weebly to WordPress migrations. Reliable services include companies like CMS2CMS and WordHerd.
2. Share your website credentials: You’ll need to give the chosen provider access to your Weebly account and WordPress hosting. For this reason, it’s crucial to work with a trusted service provider.
3. Let the professionals manage the migration: The service will take care of everything, from transferring content and replicating the design to ensuring search engine optimization.

Summary

If you're encountering issues with the Weebly Upgrade button, it's because Bluehost no longer supports upgrades for the Weebly builder. Instead, we encourage customers to explore alternatives such as our WordPress AI Builder, part of the Bluehost WonderSuite service. WonderSuite offers enhanced flexibility, powerful features, and a user-friendly experience for building your website. This article will guide you through the available options, including migrating your existing Weebly site to WordPress.

For those transitioning from Weebly to WordPress, we provide three approaches: manual migration for hands-on users, automated migration using a Weebly to WordPress Importer tool, or outsourcing the migration to experts for larger websites. Before migrating, you’ll need to select a hosting plan that suits your needs, such as Shared Hosting, Virtual Private Server, or WonderSuite.

By exploring these solutions, you can continue to build and grow your website with greater control and flexibility.