How to Migrate from Blogger to WordPress Without Losing SEO

Introduction

Blogger (Blogspot) was a good platform to start a blog, but today it’s outdated: few themes, few features and little control. WordPress is infinitely more powerful. The good news: migrating from Blogger to WordPress is one of the simplest processes.

In this article you’ll see how to do it without losing SEO.

Step 1: Install WordPress

Contract hosting (like miHosting’s) and install WordPress with Softaculous.

Step 2: Export your Blogger blog

1. Log in to Blogger → Settings → Other (or “Backup content”).
2. Click Backup content.
3. Download the XML file.

Step 3: Import into WordPress

1. In WordPress, go to Tools → Import.
2. Choose Blogger.
3. Install the importer.
4. Upload the Blogger XML file.
5. Assign authors.

The importer brings your articles, images and comments automatically.

Step 4: Configure redirects (key for SEO)

Blogger URLs (yourblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/article.html) are different from WordPress ones (yourdomain.com/article/). To not lose SEO:

1. Install the Blogger to WordPress plugin (or similar).
2. The plugin configures 301 redirects automatically.

Without redirects, Google penalizes you for duplicate content and you lose all ranking gained on Blogger.

Step 5: Import images

The Blogger importer may not bring all images. Review and manually upload any missing.

Step 6: Configure SSL and SEO

Enable SSL (free at miHosting) and install an SEO plugin (Rank Math or Yoast).

Useful tips

• Don’t delete Blogger until WordPress works. Keep both during migration.
• Review redirects. They’re the most important thing to not lose SEO.
• Take the opportunity to improve design. Now you have modern themes.
• Configure Search Console. Submit your new WordPress’s sitemap.
• If you have your own domain on Blogger, change DNS. Point to the new hosting.

Frequently asked questions

Can I keep my Blogger domain?

If you used yourblog.blogspot.com, you can redirect it. If you had your own domain, change DNS.

Do I lose SEO?

No, if you configure 301 redirects. The Blogger to WordPress plugin does it automatically.

Are images migrated on their own?

Partially. Review and manually upload any missing.

How long does it take?

A small blog migrates in an hour. A large one, in a day.

Does my miHosting hosting include migration?

Yes, we offer free migration. Open a ticket and we handle it.

From Blogger to WordPress: the definitive step

Migrating from Blogger to WordPress is simple and opens a world of possibilities. With the importer and redirects, you keep your content and SEO.

If you need help, at miHosting we offer free migration with our plans. Open a ticket from your client panel.