Exporting Blog Posts from Wix
TL;DR:
- Wix doesn't offer a one-click blog export feature
- You can manually copy posts or use your RSS feed for bulk transfer
- Images need to be re-uploaded separately to your new platform
- Keeping consistent URLs and SEO elements helps maintain search rankings
Wix makes it tricky to export your blog content. There's no simple export button like you'd find on WordPress, so you'll need to get your hands dirty with one of two methods.
The manual approach means copying and pasting each post from Wix into your new platform's editor. It's time-consuming but gives you complete control over how everything looks. You'll spot formatting problems straight away and can fix them as you go.
The RSS method is faster if you've got loads of posts. Head to your Wix site settings and grab your blog's RSS feed URL. Most platforms can import from RSS feeds, which saves you from copying dozens of posts by hand. Just be ready to check everything afterwards because formatting can get messy in the transfer.
The Image Problem
Here's where things get annoying. Neither method brings your images along for the ride. Every photo, graphic, and screenshot needs to be downloaded from your Wix site and uploaded again to your new platform.
Make a list of all your images before you start. Download them with sensible filenames so you know where each one goes. When you upload them to your new platform, check they're still the right size and quality. This is actually a good chance to optimise images that might have been slowing your site down.
Keeping Your SEO Intact
Moving platforms can mess up your search rankings if you're not careful. Try to keep your new URLs similar to your old ones. If your Wix post was at /blog/how-to-bake-bread, don't let it become /posts/bread-baking-guide on the new site.
Re-add all your meta descriptions, titles, and image alt text. Wix might have handled some of this automatically, but your new platform probably won't copy it over. Go through each post and make sure the SEO basics are covered.
Don't forget to create a new sitemap once everything's moved. This helps search engines find and index your content in its new home.
Testing Your Transfer
Once you've moved everything over, spend time clicking through your posts. Check that images appear where they should, links work properly, and the formatting looks right. RSS transfers especially can turn your carefully crafted posts into a mess of weird spacing and broken layouts.
Test your site speed too. If you've optimised images during the move or chosen a faster hosting platform, your new site might load quicker than the old Wix version.
FAQs
Can I export Wix blog posts with images included?
No. Text content can move via copying or RSS feeds, but images must be downloaded from Wix and re-uploaded to your new platform manually.
Are there third-party tools that can export from Wix?
Wix doesn't officially support third-party export tools for blogs. Some general migration services claim to help, but they're often unreliable and expensive. The manual methods above are more dependable.
How do I avoid losing search rankings when moving my blog?
Keep your URL structure as similar as possible, re-add all meta descriptions and titles, update image alt text, and submit a new sitemap to search engines once the move is complete.
Jargon Buster
RSS Feed – A standardised format that websites use to share their latest content. Other platforms can read RSS feeds to import posts automatically.
Meta Description – The short description that appears under your page title in search results. It doesn't affect rankings directly but influences whether people click through to your site.
Alt Text – The text description attached to images that screen readers use for visually impaired users. Search engines also use alt text to understand what images show.
Sitemap – A file that lists all the pages on your website, helping search engines find and index your content.
Wrap-up
Moving your blog from Wix takes patience, but it's not complicated. Whether you copy posts manually or use RSS feeds, the key is being thorough with your checking afterwards. Don't rush the image re-upload process and take time to get your SEO elements right on the new platform.
Yes, it's a bit of work, but you'll end up with more control over your content and probably better performance too.
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