How to Import Your Export in WordPress
Step-by-step guide to importing your Wix blog content into WordPress
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- Your WordPress site set up and accessible
- Administrator access to your WordPress dashboard
- Your RSS export file from Blog Porter
- The WordPress RSS Importer plugin (we'll install this in step 1)
Step 1: Install the RSS Importer Plugin
Note: WordPress doesn't come with an RSS importer by default, so we need to install one first.
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard
- Navigate to Plugins → Add New
- Search for "RSS Importer"
- Install and activate the "RSS Importer" plugin by the WordPress team
Step 2: Access the Import Tool
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Tools → Import
- You should now see "RSS" in the list of available importers
- Click on "Run Importer" next to RSS
Step 3: Upload Your RSS File
- Click "Choose File" and select your RSS export file from Blog Porter
- Click "Upload file and import"
- WordPress will process your file and show you a preview of the posts to be imported
Step 4: Verify Your Import
- Go to Posts → All Posts to see your imported content
- Check post dates and assign categories
Next Steps
Now that your posts are imported, here are additional guides to help you complete your migration: