Engineering
3 min read
September 2026
Moving a GoDaddy Website to Wix: A Safer Migration Plan
Learn how to plan a GoDaddy-to-Wix website migration, back up content, map URLs, rebuild pages, protect SEO and test before launch.
Moving from GoDaddy to Wix is not simply a matter of changing where a domain points. The website itself may need to be rebuilt, while content, images, forms, integrations, SEO settings and URLs all need to be accounted for.
01
Audit the Existing Website
Create a complete inventory of pages, blog posts, images, downloadable files, forms, products, integrations and tracking scripts. Record the current URL of every important page.
02
Back Up Your Existing Assets
Keep copies of website files, images, documents, databases where applicable and important configuration information before making changes. The backup gives you a reference point if something is missed.
03
Decide What Should Move
Migration is also an opportunity to remove outdated pages, duplicate content and unused features. Mark each page as Keep, Rewrite, Merge or Remove.
04
Build the New Wix Structure
Create the main navigation and page hierarchy before copying content. Make sure the new structure is logical for users and does not simply reproduce old problems.
05
Rebuild the Design and Functionality
Recreate the visual identity, forms, calls to action, galleries, stores and other business features. Where an old third-party tool is no longer necessary, consider replacing it with a suitable native or integrated option.
06
Protect SEO During the Move
Record old URLs and map them to the corresponding new URLs. Recreate important page titles and descriptions, review headings, maintain useful content and set up redirects where appropriate. Submit the new sitemap and monitor indexing after launch.
07
Test Before Switching Over
Test the site on desktop and mobile. Check every important link, form, button, image, checkout path, booking flow and integration. Also review redirects and pages that should remain indexed.
08
Connect the Domain Carefully
Plan the DNS/domain transition rather than changing everything at once without a checklist. Keep access to the old setup until the new website has been verified.
09
Monitor After Launch
Watch analytics, Search Console data, traffic, leads, conversions, broken links and indexing. A migration is not finished on launch day; the first weeks are important for catching issues.
Migration Checklist
☐Full backup
☐Page inventory
☐Content inventory
☐URL map
☐New site structure
☐Design rebuild
☐Integration plan
☐SEO metadata
☐Redirects
☐Mobile testing
☐Form testing
☐Domain setup
☐Sitemap
☐Post-launch monitoring
FAQs
Does moving the domain automatically move the website?
No. A domain and website hosting are separate parts of a migration.
Can an existing GoDaddy website simply be imported into Wix?
The migration method depends on how the existing site was built. Many sites require content and design to be rebuilt rather than transferred as a complete editable site.
Can SEO be protected?
Careful URL mapping, redirects, content preservation and post-launch monitoring can reduce migration-related SEO problems.
Leaving GoDaddy?
Audit, rebuild, redirects and domain switch planned so nothing important is lost.
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