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  shellyrosephotography · Member · Jun 16, 2023 at 1:56 pm

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  Hi there! I currently have a website with Showit.com that is shellyrosephoto.com. Am I able to transfer the website and how it looks to WordPress? I would like it to look the same but have it go through WordPress instead. DreamHost is where my domain name resides.

  WP.com: Yes
  Jetpack: No
  Correct account: Yes

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  fstat · Staff · Jun 17, 2023 at 8:55 am

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  Hi there,

  While transferring your website from Showit.com to WordPress.com is indeed possible, it’s important to note that the specific designs and templates from Showit are exclusive to their platform. This means we can’t directly transfer the exact look of your website. However, don’t worry! WordPress.com has an extensive library of diverse and attractive themes that can help you create a beautiful and functional website that aligns with your vision. Feel free to explore our themes here: https://wordpress.com/themes/

  As for transferring your content, the process will depend on the type of plan you’re currently using on Showit.com.

  If you’re on the Basic Starter Blog plan, you can follow this step-by-step guide to export your content from Showit: https://learn.showit.co/en/articles/4785318-export-wordpress. Once you’ve done that, you can then import your content to your new WordPress.com site using our guide here: https://wordpress.com/support/import/import-a-sites-content/

  Alternatively, if you’re on the Advanced Blog plan, our Move to WordPress.com guide will simplify the process for you: https://wordpress.com/support/import-using-move-to-wordpress-com/

  Regarding your domain with DreamHost, it can also be transferred to WordPress.com. To guide you through this process, please refer to our domain transfer guide: https://wordpress.com/support/domains/incoming-domain-transfer/. Moreover, if you decide to upgrade to one of our plans before transferring your domain, the transfer cost will be waived. In addition, we will renew your domain for an additional year at no extra charge.

  We’re here to help you with your transition every step of the way. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out.