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Some two decades or so ago, most websites were built on HTML as there was very little choice, and it was the only reliable option. During that time, websites were full of texts with very few interspersed images. These were all static websites. However, over this period, technology has changed rapidly, and so has the demands of the market. Dynamic websites are the need of the hour and many website owners are migrating from HTML to WordPress because of its superior features.

HTML does not fully meet the requirements of many businesses because of certain limitations. Though it has made marked improvements in HTML5, it still lags behind WordPress in many areas. Also, setting up and managing an HTML website requires extensive technical knowhow. Even making minor changes is not easy for a non-technical person and one has to summon help from an expert.

WordPress

Over the last eighteen years since its launch, WordPress has evolved from being an exclusively blogging platform to a complete content management system. Though there are many other good CMSs, WordPress has left them all far behind. It now powers more than 35% of all websites worldwide. It’s not only from HTML that people are migrating to WordPress, websites built on other platforms are also doing the same.

WordPress is a highly flexible and easy to use platform. With numerous themes and plugins that come with it free, you can custom design your website according to your needs and liking, and insert additional functionalities with the help of plugins; there are over 50,000 free plugins available in its library. You also have the choice of premium themes and plugins if the free ones do not completely satisfy your requirements. The platform is great from the SEO and security viewpoints. It’s easy to set up, manage, and update. Since it does not require any coding, making changes is easy for non-technical persons as well.  There are hosts of other attributes that make WordPress the number one choice for millions of people across the globe.

There are still many people who are using HTML because of their own reasons. Also, HTML has some advantages of its own that are suitable to a certain class of businesses. However, the cost of setting up and running an HTML website is much more than that of WordPress. Therefore, many users have already made the switch, and many more continue to migrate from HTML to WordPress because of the apparent benefits it offers.

The Migration Options

Now that we know why users are migrating to WordPress, we need to look at the migration options that we have with us. A vast majority of website owners do not know how to migrate to WordPress because they are not technical people, and usually, such migrations require some technical knowledge and expertise to effect the transition. So, what users usually do is hire WordPress web development services to get the job done. Here, we look at some migration options you can utilize to do the migration.

Manual Conversion

In manual conversion, knowledge of technical languages and some level of proficiency in coding are necessary. You will have to enter your current website’s directory with help of FTP and retrieve the code. This code is mandatory; you cannot start the conversion without it. Create the requisite files and folders for your WordPress theme and copy the code. This is not at all a complicated process, provided you are conversant with HTML, CSS, and PHP. If you know these languages and are adept at coding, you can easily do the conversion manually.

Automated Conversion

There are several tools available in the market which you can use to convert your HTML website to WordPress. These tools are extremely beneficial for those who aren’t familiar with computer languages needed for website development. Automated migration is simple and quick, besides being precise. Tools such as CMS2CMS plugin, HTML to WordPress plugin, or Pinegrow Theme Converter plugin are very efficient and help you convert your website quickly and effortlessly.

Hire a Developer

Another option is to hire a professional developer. It is the most convenient and safe option. If you have the resources and cost is not an issue for you, hiring a professional to do the migration would be the right choice. It not only saves you a lot of time and anxiety but also guarantees the best outcome.

To conclude, there are various ways in which you can get your HTML website converted to WordPress. You can do it yourself, both manually and in an automated way. The other, safer option is to get it done by an expert. However, your choice would depend on certain factors, such as time limitations, monetary resources, and your level of proficiency in coding. So, choose an option that best suits you and convert your site from HTML to WordPress.