Blogger to WordPress Migration 2026: Take Ownership of Your Blog
Blogger is free — but you get what you pay for. Google owns your blog and can delete it at any time. No plugins. No e-commerce. Limited SEO. Limited monetization. ~100 widgets vs WordPress's 58,000+ plugins. WordPress on Bluehost at $3.99/month gives you full ownership, professional design, advanced SEO, e-commerce, and complete monetization freedom. This guide shows you how to migrate from Blogger to WordPress in 2026.
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Migrate to Bluehost →Blogger vs WordPress on Bluehost
| Feature | Blogger | Bluehost + WordPress |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | Free | $3.99/mo |
| Ownership | Google owns your blog | You own everything |
| Plugins | ~100 widgets | 58,000+ |
| E-commerce | No | WooCommerce (free) |
| SEO | Basic | Rank Math (advanced) |
| Themes | ~100 limited | 10,000+ full control |
| Monetization | Limited | Full freedom |
| Risk of deletion | Google can delete anytime | Zero risk |
Step-by-Step Blogger to WordPress Migration
- 1.Sign up for Bluehost: Choose Basic ($3.99/mo). Free domain included.
- 2.Install WordPress: One-click from Bluehost dashboard.
- 3.Set permalinks to match Blogger: Settings → Permalinks → Custom Structure → /%year%/%monthnum%/%postname%.html. This matches Blogger's URL format.
- 4.Enable Blogger RSS feed: Blogger → Settings → Site feed → Allow blog feed → Full. Your RSS feed URL is yourblog.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default.
- 5.Install WPeMatico plugin: Free. Import all Blogger posts via RSS feed. Set max items to your total post count. Enable image downloading.
- 6.Import images: Install Auto Upload Images plugin. Rewrites Blogger image URLs to WordPress media library.
- 7.Set up 301 redirects: Install Redirection plugin. Redirect your old Blogspot URLs to your new WordPress URLs. Preserves SEO.
- 8.Rebuild sidebar widgets: Blogger widgets do not migrate. Rebuild them as WordPress widgets in Appearance → Widgets.
- 9.Update DNS or redirect: If using a custom domain, update DNS to point to Bluehost. If using blogspot.com, set up a meta refresh redirect to your new domain.
FAQ
How do I migrate from Blogger to WordPress?
Export Blogger RSS feed, install WordPress on Bluehost ($3.99/mo), use WPeMatico to import posts, set permalinks to match Blogger URLs, set up 301 redirects, import images. Takes 1-2 hours.
Why switch from Blogger to WordPress?
Blogger is owned by Google and can be deleted anytime. WordPress gives you full ownership, 58,000+ plugins, e-commerce, SEO tools, and monetization freedom. Blogger has ~100 widgets.
Will I lose SEO rankings?
No. Set permalinks to match Blogger's URL format. Install Redirection plugin for any URL changes. Google transfers rankings within 2-4 weeks.
How much does WordPress cost vs Blogger?
Blogger is free but limited. WordPress on Bluehost costs $3.99/month with free domain, SSL, CDN, and 24/7 support. $3.99/month buys ownership and freedom.
Can I keep my Blogspot domain?
Transfer custom domains to Bluehost or update DNS. If using blogspot.com, set up 301 redirects to your new domain to preserve SEO.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I migrate from Blogger to WordPress?
Export your Blogger RSS feed, install WordPress on Bluehost ($3.99/mo), use WPeMatico plugin to import posts, set permalinks to match Blogger's URL structure, set up 301 redirects, and import images. Takes 1-2 hours.
Why switch from Blogger to WordPress?
Blogger is owned by Google and can be deleted at any time. WordPress on Bluehost gives you full ownership, 58,000+ plugins, e-commerce, SEO tools, custom themes, and monetization freedom. Blogger has ~100 widgets vs WordPress's 58,000+ plugins.
Will I lose my SEO rankings migrating from Blogger?
No. Set WordPress permalinks to match Blogger's URL format (/%year%/%monthnum%/%postname%.html). Install Redirection plugin for any URL changes. Set up a redirect from your Blogspot domain to your new domain. Google transfers rankings within 2-4 weeks.
How much does WordPress cost vs Blogger?
Blogger is free but limited. WordPress on Bluehost costs $3.99/month and includes a free domain, SSL, CDN, and 24/7 support. The $3.99/month buys ownership, plugins, SEO tools, and monetization freedom that Blogger cannot match.
Can I keep my Blogspot domain?
You can use a custom domain on Blogger (e.g., yourblog.com). Transfer this domain to Bluehost or update DNS records. If you use a blogspot.com subdomain, set up 301 redirects to your new domain to preserve SEO.
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