How to Transfer Your WordPress.org Blog to a New Domain

This guide will walk you through moving your self-hosted WordPress blog to a new domain. If you’re looking to move a WordPress.com blog to a self-hosted setup, please refer to this guide instead.

Transferring your self-hosted WordPress.org blog to a different domain doesn’t have to be complicated or overly time-consuming, but there are a few important considerations to keep in mind. Most critically, switching to a new domain will impact your search engine rankings, as they’ll need time to adjust to the change. This means you’ll likely see a temporary dip in traffic during the initial weeks. In this article, we’ll cover the steps for moving your WordPress blog to a new domain while preserving your SEO as much as possible.