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Leave Wix. Own your site in clean HTML on IONOS.

Wix won't let you export your site's code — so leaving normally means starting over. We rebuild your Wix site line-for-line in clean, hand-coded HTML, hosted on IONOS under your own account. No credits. No lock-in. Every file is yours.

Serving the United States & Canada · Fixed quote before any work · You keep your domain

The honest answer first

Can you export your Wix site's code? No — and that's the whole problem.

Wix is built on proprietary technology that only runs on Wix's own servers. There is no tool to export your site as code. You can manually copy your text, images and blog posts, but the design, layout and functionality that make it your site can't come with you. That's why "moving off Wix" usually means paying someone to rebuild everything from scratch.

XferMySite does exactly that rebuild — but the result isn't another platform you're renting. It's clean HTML, CSS and JavaScript on IONOS hosting you own outright, with the same look you have today and a flat bill typically under $20/month.

New to this? Read our step-by-step guide on how to export a Wix site (and what Wix doesn't tell you), or see the full platform-by-platform ownership breakdown.

Why people leave Wix

The platform owns the site you built.

Wix is great for getting online fast. The friction shows up later — when you want control, portability, or a predictable bill.

🔒 No code export

There's no way to take your finished site with you. Leaving means rebuilding — the single biggest thing keeping people on Wix.

💳 Rent forever

Stop paying and the site disappears. You're not buying an asset; you're leasing access to one, subject to plan changes and price increases.

🧱 Boxed-in design

You're limited to Wix's editor, blocks and app store. Deeper customization and real code access simply aren't on the table.

🐢 Runtime overhead

Platform-rendered pages carry heavy scripts that can drag down load speed and Core Web Vitals — the metrics that affect SEO.

🔗 Domain confusion

Many owners aren't sure whether they even control their own domain. (Good news: you can — and we make sure you do.)

🚪 Exit tax

Because there's no clean way out, switching feels expensive and risky. We remove that risk with a fixed quote and a faithful rebuild.

The XferMySite fix

We rebuild your Wix site in clean HTML. You own every line.

We take the design, content and branding you already have and duplicate them as fast, hand-coded HTML deployed on IONOS — under your account, on your domain.

Pixel-faithful duplicate

Your existing Wix design, recreated in clean semantic HTML/CSS. Same look, same content — without Wix underneath it.

100% ownership

The code lives in your IONOS account, on your domain. Edit it, move it, hand it to any developer. It's yours, permanently.

No credits, ever

Flat IONOS hosting (typically under $20/mo) replaces subscription tiers and surprise bills.

Faster & leaner

Static HTML loads faster than platform-rendered pages, is easier to rank, and has almost nothing that can break.

Full control

Change a button, a font, a whole section — it's a text edit, not a prompt, a credit, or a support ticket.

US & Canada focused

We work in your time zone, in plain English, with a clear scope and a fixed quote before any work begins.

Side by side

Wix subscription vs. owning your site on IONOS

 Staying on WixYour site on IONOS (HTML)
Monthly cost$17–$59+ per plan, subject to increasesFlat hosting, typically under $20
Own the source codeNo — code can't be exportedYes — every file is yours
Edit anythingWithin Wix's editor & app limitsUnlimited — it's your code
Move hosts anytimeRebuild from scratchCopy your files anywhere
If the platform repricesYour costs rise with itDoesn't affect you
Speed & Core Web VitalsPlatform runtime overheadLightweight static pages
Your domainManaged inside WixRegistered and controlled by you

See the full breakdown of owning your website vs. renting a builder.

How it works

From locked-in to fully yours, in four steps.

Free site audit

Send us your Wix URL. We review every page and send a fixed quote — no obligation, no account access needed.

Clean rebuild

We hand-code your site in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, matching your existing Wix design page by page.

Deploy on IONOS

We set up (or use your existing) IONOS hosting in your name, connect your domain, and enable SSL.

Handover & walkthrough

You get all source files plus a plain-English walkthrough of how to edit them yourself — or we can maintain it for you.

Questions

Leaving Wix — your questions answered

Can I export my Wix website's code?

No. Wix doesn't offer any way to export your site's source code — it's built on Wix's proprietary technology and must run on Wix's servers. You can manually copy text, images and blog posts, but the site itself can't be exported. That's exactly what we rebuild for you as clean HTML you own.

Do I actually own my Wix website?

You own your content and, if you registered it, your domain — but not the website. Wix owns the platform, templates and code and grants you a limited license while you pay. After our rebuild, every file lives in your own IONOS account and is yours for good.

Can I keep my domain name?

Yes. We point your existing domain at your new IONOS hosting. If it's registered through Wix, we help you transfer it out so you hold the registration too.

Will my new site look the same?

That's the goal — a faithful duplicate of your design, layout and content. If anything relies on Wix-only features like built-in databases or member logins, we flag it in your quote with options for replacing it.

What about my contact forms and bookings?

Contact forms, email capture and booking widgets translate cleanly into HTML. Heavier app features get reviewed case-by-case in the free audit, where we tell you honestly what's practical and what isn't.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

We quote per project — flat and fixed before work begins, and the audit is free. Most brochure-style sites (up to ~10 pages) are delivered within one to two weeks of approval. After that, your only recurring cost is your own IONOS hosting.

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