Move your Wix website to Google Sites

Google Sites offers another approach.

SafeSwitch takes your existing Wix website and professionally rebuilds it using Google Sites. Rather than simply copying pages automatically, we review your website, agree what needs to be recreated and rebuild the pages and suitable content.

The result is a website that retains your business identity while moving to a different platform with no separate recurring Google Sites hosting subscription.

Google Sites is not a direct replacement for every Wix feature, so we assess your website before recommending a migration.

A simpler website to manage

Wix provides a wide range of editing tools and website features. That flexibility can be useful, but some businesses simply need a straightforward website that presents their services, information and contact details.

Google Sites offers a more streamlined editing experience.

Once your new website has been handed over, you can make suitable content changes yourself without having to work within the full Wix editor.

Keep Your existing website's identity

Moving platforyms does not mean abandoning the website you have already invested time and effort in creating.

We use your existing website as the starting point for the rebuild. We review its layout, branding, colours, images, written content and page structure, then recreate the agreed design in Google Sites.

The finished website may not be an exact pixel-for-pixel copy, because the two platforms have different design systems. Our aim is to retain the recognisable identity and purpose of your existing website.

Avoid paying for features you no longer need

Some Wix websites use only a small part of the platform's available functionality.

If your website mainly provides information about your business, displays services and gives visitors a way to contact you, you may not need the full range of tools included in a paid website-builder plan.

A migration assessment helps establish whether Google Sites can meet your actual requirements, rather than paying for features you do not use.

A clearer picture of your website costs

A website can involve more than one subscription or service.

Your Wix plan, domain registration, business email, booking tools and other applications may all have separate costs.

Moving to Google Sites can simplify part of that arrangement. Before proceeding, we help identify which services you currently use, which ones you still need and which may need to be replaced or retained separately.

Reviewing your existing Wix website

We begin by looking at your current website, including its pages, design, content, images, navigation and features.

This helps us understand what you want to retain, what can be simplified and whether Google Sites is a suitable destination for your website.

Recreating your Wix website design

We use your existing website as the visual reference for the rebuild.

This can include your branding, colour scheme, page layouts, images, headings, navigation and other design elements.

Google Sites has its own layout and design controls, so some elements may need to be adapted rather than reproduced exactly.

Rebuilding your website pages

We recreate the agreed pages and organise them into a suitable structure in Google Sites.

This includes rebuilding the page layouts, navigation and content sections so that visitors can find the information they need.

Transferring your content and images

Suitable written content and images from your Wix website can be incorporated into the new website.

We review the material as part of the rebuild rather than assuming that every element can be transferred automatically. You may need to supply original images, documents or other assets where they cannot be obtained from the existing website.

Reviewing Wix apps and website functionality

Wix websites can use a variety of apps and built-in features.

We review the functionality your website depends on and identify what can be recreated in Google Sites, what may need an external service and what cannot be replicated as part of the migration.

This is particularly important for online stores, bookings, member areas, customer accounts and other interactive features.

Connecting your existing domain

Where suitable, your existing domain name can be connected to your new Google Sites website.

The domain registration itself remains a separate service. The required DNS changes must also be considered as part of the launch process.

Reviewing SEO and existing page addresses

We review your existing page addresses, page content, headings and other relevant search considerations.

Google Sites has limitations around conventional page-level 301 redirects. If your existing Wix URLs change, this can affect how search engines and visitors reach individual pages.

We explain the implications before the migration proceeds and consider the available URL-handling options for your particular website.

What about Wix online stores and ecommerce?

Wix provides ecommerce tools for businesses selling products and accepting payments online.

Google Sites does not provide an equivalent built-in online store system.

If your Wix website uses product catalogues, shopping baskets, checkout, payment processing, stock management or customer accounts, these requirements need to be assessed separately.

Depending on your needs, an external ecommerce service may be required. We will explain the options and limitations before agreeing to a migration.

What about Wix bookings and appointments?

Some Wix websites use Wix Bookings to manage appointments, availability, services and customer bookings.

Google Sites does not include an equivalent built-in booking management system.

If your business relies on online bookings, we need to establish whether an appropriate external booking service can provide the functionality you require and be incorporated into the new website.

What about Wix members areas and customer accounts?

Wix can support member areas, customer accounts and restricted website content.

These features are not directly reproduced by a standard Google Sites website.

If visitors need to log in, access private content, manage accounts or use membership features, we will need to assess whether a separate service can meet those requirements.

What about Wix forms and contact enquiries?

Simple contact and enquiry forms can often be recreated using a suitable form service and incorporated into your Google Sites website.

More advanced forms, conditional questions, automated workflows, payment forms and integrations may require an external service.

We review the forms you currently use and establish what is needed to preserve your enquiry process.

What about Wix blogs and website galleries?

Existing blog articles, images and suitable written content can be incorporated into a rebuilt website.

However, Wix blog functionality, categories, dynamic content, comments and other features may not have a direct equivalent in Google Sites.

We assess the amount and type of content involved and agree a practical approach before starting.

What about Wix apps and custom functionality?

Wix websites can use apps, embedded services, custom code and other integrations.

Some may be replaceable with an external service or an embedded component. Others may depend on Wix-specific functionality that cannot be recreated in Google Sites.

We identify these requirements during the assessment so you understand what will be retained, replaced, adapted or left behind.

1. Tell us about your Wix website

Send us your existing website address and tell us a little about your business and what you would like to achieve by moving to Google Sites.

2. Receive your migration assessment and quotation

We review your website, its pages, design and functionality.

We then explain whether Google Sites is suitable, what the rebuild is likely to involve and provide a quotation for the agreed work.

3. We rebuild your website

Once you approve the quotation, we recreate the agreed website pages and suitable functionality using Google Sites.

We use your existing website as the reference and work with the content, images and assets agreed for the project.

4. We prepare your new website for launch

We review the rebuilt website and prepare it for publication.

This includes checking the pages, navigation, links, agreed forms and domain arrangements. We also review any URL or SEO considerations identified during the assessment.

5. Your new Google Sites website is handed over

Once the website is ready, we arrange the handover so you can access and manage your new Google Sites website.

You can then make suitable content updates yourself without needing to use the Wix editor.

What Happens If My Wix Page URLs Change?

Your existing Wix pages may use URL addresses that differ from the addresses available on your new Google Sites website.

We review the existing URLs and the proposed page structure before launch. Where possible, we aim to keep the new website's page addresses clear and relevant.

However, Google Sites does not provide the conventional facility for configuring arbitrary page-level 301 redirects in the same way as many traditional website platforms.

This means we cannot promise that every old Wix page address can be redirected to its new equivalent.

If your website has important pages receiving search traffic or external links, this limitation needs to be considered before you decide to migrate.

We can explain the potential implications and discuss the available options for your website before work begins.

Why choose SafeSwitch for your Wix migration?

A rebuild that starts with your existing website

We do not simply put your business name into a generic template.

We review your existing Wix website and use it as the starting point for a rebuild that reflects your business, branding and content.

A specialist Google Sites migration service

SafeSwitch focuses on moving suitable existing websites to Google Sites.

That means the work is centred on the destination platform, its capabilities and the practical decisions involved in rebuilding your website properly.

A practical assessment before you commit

We believe you should understand what is involved before paying for a migration.

We review your existing website, identify important functionality and explain any limitations that could affect the finished result.

If Google Sites is not suitable for your requirements, we would rather make that clear before the project begins.

Extensive Google Sites design and development experience

Our wider Google Sites work includes GoogleSites.Dev and I Make Templates.

This experience supports our focus on building practical, well-presented websites using Google Sites.

Is moving from Wix to Google Sites an automatic transfer?

No. This is a professional website rebuild rather than an automatic platform-to-platform import.

We use your existing Wix website as the reference and recreate the agreed design, pages and suitable content in Google Sites.

Will my new website look like my existing Wix website?

We aim to retain your existing branding, visual identity, colours, images and overall layout.

However, Wix and Google Sites have different design systems, so some elements may need to be adapted. The finished website will be a carefully rebuilt version rather than an exact technical copy.

Will I keep my existing domain name?

In many cases, yes. Your existing domain can be connected to your new Google Sites website, subject to the domain and its configuration being suitable.

You do not necessarily need to transfer your domain registration to another provider. Domain registration and renewal costs remain separate from the Google Sites hosting arrangement.

Will my Wix website cntent and images be transferred?

Suitable written content and images can be incorporated into the new website.

The exact approach depends on the material involved and whether the original assets are available. Some items may need to be supplied by you.

Can my Wix online store be rebuilt in Google Sites?

Google Sites does not have a built-in ecommerce system equivalent to Wix Stores.

If your website sells products online, we need to assess your product catalogue, checkout, payments and other requirements. An external ecommerce service may be needed, and a migration may not be suitable for every store.

Can I keep Wix bookings, members areas or other apps?

Wix-specific features do not automatically transfer to Google Sites.

Some functionality may be recreated using suitable third-party services, while other features may not be practical to reproduce. We assess these requirements before providing a quotation.

Will my Google rankings stay the same?

No migration can guarantee unchanged rankings.

We review your existing pages, content and URLs and consider the SEO implications of the rebuild. Changes to page addresses and the limitations around page-level redirects can affect search visibility.

Does Google Sites have monthly hosting fees?

Google Sites does not have a separate recurring hosting subscription for publishing your website.

However, your domain registration, Google Workspace, business email and any external services you use may still have ongoing costs.

How much does a Wix to Google Sites migration cost?

SafeSwitch charges a one-off fee for the agreed migration and rebuilding work.

The quotation depends on factors such as the number of pages, the complexity of the design, the amount of content and the functionality your website requires.

Send us your Wix website address and we can assess the work involved.