How to Migrate from Shared Hosting to Managed WordPress (2026)
Step-by-step migration guide from shared hosting (Bluehost, Hostinger, GoDaddy) to managed WordPress on SiteICO.
Why Migrate from Shared Hosting?
Shared hosting served you well as a beginner. But slow speeds, security concerns, and renewal price shock mean it's time to upgrade. Managed WordPress hosting gives you better performance, automatic updates, and AI tools -- without the complexity of VPS management.
Step 1: Back Up Your Current Site
Install the UpdraftPlus plugin on your existing site. Create a full backup (files + database). Download the backup files to your computer.
Step 2: Create Your SiteICO Account
Sign up at siteico.com and create a new site. It's live in one second.
Step 3: Install UpdraftPlus on SiteICO
From your new SiteICO dashboard, install UpdraftPlus on the new site. Upload your backup files and click Restore.
Step 4: Update DNS
Point your domain's DNS to SiteICO. We provide the exact records in your dashboard. SSL is automatic -- no manual certificate setup.
Step 5: Verify Everything
Check all pages, forms, and functionality. Test on mobile and desktop. Run a speed test to see the difference.
What You'll Notice
- Faster load times -- FrankenPHP serves pages 2-3x faster
- AI content tools -- Generate blog posts and SEO content automatically
- No renewal shock -- $9/mo stays $9/mo
- Container isolation -- Your site runs in its own Docker container
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