The following instructions show you how to request to have your current blog migrated and your new Showit site launched! Follow these steps when you are ready for your site and blog to go live.
Please review Blog Migration Details before submitting a request.
Request to Have Your Blog Migrated
Requesting a Blog Migration consists of two main processes: the Domain Setup and the Blog Setup. Make sure you have completed both so that our team will receive your blog setup request.
Domain Setup
1) Inside of Showit, click on either your Site Settings or the Connect Your Domain text in the top left corner of your Design App. Both will take you to the right place.
2) Click into the Custom Domain tab
3) Here you will be prompted to add your domain to your Showit account. Click on the blue button to get started.
4) Follow the prompts and fill out the information for your domain, then submit your domain setup.
Blog Setup
1) Once your domain setup has been submitted, you'll be prompted to Proceed to Blog Setup.
2) Choose to Migrate Existing Blog
3) This screen is simply meant to ensure you know the domain your blog will be available at. Click Next to proceed.
4) Tell us the domain your blog is currently found at.
Pro Tip: Open your blog in another browser tab & copy + paste it over for full web formatting including the https
5) Fill out the blog request form with your current registrar login credentials.
Pro Tip: The #1 thing that delays a blog migration is incorrect login info submitted here, double-check your credentials by logging in before submitting for smooth sailing!
6) Once you have completed the setup request and you're ready to send your request to the Showit team, click Submit!
Once you hit Submit, our blog team will take over and let you know when the migration has been finished!
What Happens Next
Our team will migrate your blog for you and reach out once it is completed
Then you can point your DNS to Showit
Once DNS are pointed log in to the Showit Design App and publish
Set your SSL certificate
You are all finished, your site is live and good to go!
Note: If you have requested a blog setup, you will not be able to set any DNS records or have an SSL set for your site until you have been contacted by the blog team with confirmation that your blog has been successfully set up.
Glossary of Terms:
Domain Registrar — Where your current blog or website domain is registered. Usually a company like GoDaddy or Squarespace.
DNS Records — Domain Name System Records. These are the records that point your domain to your Showit site.
SSL Certificate — Secure Sockets Layer Certificate. This just means your site is secure.