Moving from a blog hosted on blogger to wordpress is a huge adjustment. It is well worth the change, but it’s important to understand the financial cost before you begin your journey.
The cost of a wordpress blog:
- Cost of a wordpress theme approx. $75-$90. Free themes are available, but you will need some knowledge of CSS & HTML.
- Cost of professional content migration from blogger to wordpress, approx. $100-$150. You could attempt this yourself, but may lose followers or PR.
- Hosting: Prices vary by host, approx. $110-$120 per year with a dedicated IP address or $85-$95 per year without.
- Design changes: Cost varies widely, look to spend at least $50. You do not have to change your design.
There are several options for web hosting. Below are the 3 sites that have been recommended to me:
- Host Gator (my hosting)
- BlueHost
- Go Daddy
While you’re saving for a move from blogger to wordpress, visit Blogging with Amy & Savvy Blogging for invaluable tips and tricks.
I always wondered how much it would cost to go to WordPress. Thanks for breaking the numbers down.
I’m glad it helped. I was shocked when I learned the cost. It was worth the expense, though.