How can I move my Wix site somewhere I can manage with a screen reader?

November 15, 2026 4 answers
Asked by _x47!clockfunnel

I am blind and find the Wix editor difficult to use with a screen reader. I want to rebuild my site somewhere I can maintain it myself, possibly WordPress or a simple HTML site.

Can I keep my domain and point it to the new site? How long would that take, and what can I do if I cannot use the Wix admin controls?

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_c82~stencilcrank.6

The domain and the website are separate things. You can generally keep the domain with its current registrar and change its DNS records to point to your new host. Follow the new host's instructions for the records rather than assuming you need to change nameservers.

DNS changes can take a few hours and sometimes up to 48 hours to reach everyone. Keep the old site running during the change, since some visitors may still reach it for a while.

Keldrix-8v:

If Wix manages the DNS and those controls are inaccessible, you may still need help making the change, even if you leave the domain registered there.

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b.419~sundryhook

Plan on rebuilding the site rather than moving the Wix design intact. Wix is a closed system, so its layouts and components do not simply transfer to another platform. Some content, such as media and blog posts, may be exportable or usable for an import, but the rest will need to be recreated.

Get the new site ready and check its pages before pointing the domain at it. Depending on what you can access, collecting the content and assets might be the part where you need some assistance.

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5e+crosswalk_817

WordPress is worth testing if you want an editing interface rather than maintaining code. A static HTML and CSS site is another option, especially for a small site that does not change much.

Try the actual editing workflow with your screen reader before committing. A public site being readable does not necessarily mean its admin interface will be usable, and a platform's accessibility claims are not the same as a hands-on test.

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d.730!socketmosaic

You only need to transfer the domain to another registrar if you want it managed somewhere else. That is a separate process from pointing it at a new website.

A registrar transfer can take around five to seven days and typically involves unlocking the domain and getting an authorization code. If those Wix controls are inaccessible, contacting Wix support or getting someone to help with that specific step may be easier than having someone rebuild the whole site.

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