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Migrating from Jimdo to WordPress: Say Goodbye to the Website Builder

Has your Jimdo website builder become too small? I'll migrate your website to WordPress – with custom design, more room for features, and a website that truly belongs to you.

Jimdo is a good place to start: it’s quick to set up, affordable, and easy to use even without technical knowledge. But eventually, many people run into the same limitations—and the subscription keeps running while the website sits on a platform that doesn’t belong to you.
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Here's how the move works

The Trigger

Why Jimdo Websites Eventually Fail

The modular system sets limits

Booking system, member area, multilingual support, or a custom layout: If Jimdo doesn't offer it, it's impossible. WordPress, on the other hand, scales to meet any requirement.

Growth Reaches Its Limits

For a small website, Jimdo is often sufficient even for Google. But if many service pages, a blog, or multiple locations are to be added, managing them in the builder becomes tedious. WordPress remains clear and manageable even with hundreds of pages.

Website Tied to the Platform

Jimdo does not offer one-click export, and you continuously pay for a presence on a third-party platform. Nevertheless, I will fully transfer your content – after that, your WordPress website will belong to you.

The Decision

Jimdo vs. WordPress: A Comparison

Jimdo is a good starting point: quick to set up, affordable, and easy to use without technical knowledge. But eventually, many hit the same limits – the design can no longer be developed further, the page structure becomes confusing with increasing scope, and desired features simply don’t exist. And the subscription continues while your website is on a platform that doesn’t belong to you.

Jimdo WordPress
Website ownership tied to the platform fully belongs to you
Design Template Limits Customizable, freely expandable
SEO capabilities basic functions, sufficient for small websites full control, useful for larger scope
Features fixed modular catalog huge plugin ecosystem (shop, booking, multilingualism) plus individual development
Ongoing Costs Subscription, ongoing Hosting starting at approx. 5–25 €/month, no mandatory subscriptions

For a compact business card website, Jimdo can be sufficient long-term. However, as soon as individual design, new features, or content expansion are required, WordPress is the sensible next step – and I’ll fully transfer all your content.

Scope of Services

What's Involved in Migrating from Jimdo to WordPress

Inclusion of all content

I will transfer all text, images, and the page structure in their entirety to WordPress—after verifying them against the original. The design will be recreated individually.

Custom Design Instead of a Template

Your new website will feature a design that suits your business—not a cookie-cutter template, but one custom-designed with Elementor Pro.

Domain Transfer from Jimdo

We'll transfer your domain to the new host using an auth code—all coordinated so that your website and email continue to run without interruption.

Basic SEO Setup & Redirects

A clean URL structure, metadata, 301 redirects for old Jimdo URLs, and signing up for Search Console—these steps minimize the risks associated with the site migration and lay the foundation for greater visibility.

Introduction to Your New Website

After a brief tutorial, WordPress is just as easy to maintain as Jimdo—I'll show you everything you need to know for day-to-day use.

And many other features available upon request

Today, we can meet almost any website need based on your specific needs and requirements. Just ask us.

Self-Check

Is it time to switch?

Three questions will show whether Jimdo still fits your goals.
1Are you encountering design limitations with Jimdo templates?For example, with layout, fonts, or custom page types.
2Do you need features that Jimdo doesn't offer or offers only in a limited way?For example, multilingualism, appointment booking, or a membership area.
3Do you want to significantly expand the content of your website?For example, separate pages per service, a blog, or pages for multiple locations.

The Path

Here's How to Move from Jimdo to WordPress

  1. Analysis & QuoteWeek 1I’ll review your Jimdo website, and you’ll receive a binding quote with a range estimate—free of charge and without obligation.
  2. Setup & DesignWeeks 2–5The new WordPress website is built in a protected environment—your design or templates are individually recreated, and your Jimdo site remains online during this time.
  3. Content TransferWeeks 3–5Text, images, and structure are fully transferred and checked page by page—with linguistic updates provided upon request.
  4. Domain & LaunchWeek 6Your domain is transferred to the new hosting via auth code, and old URLs are redirected with 301.
  5. TrainingWeeks 6–7You’ll learn how to maintain your new website—the Jimdo subscription will only be canceled once everything is running smoothly.

Self-Check

Is it time to switch?

Three questions will show whether Jimdo still fits your goals.

The Investment

How much does it cost to migrate from Jimdo to WordPress?

Migrating from Jimdo to WordPress is, technically speaking, a complete rebuild: Your content can be transferred, but the design and templates must be recreated individually in WordPress—a modular layout cannot be transferred 1:1. Pricing is calculated on a case-by-case basis based on the number of pages—with a binding range estimate rather than a flat fee. Small websites with up to about ten pages start at €1,500 net.

Since your design serves as a template and the text and structure are already in place, you’ll save money compared to a completely new website—the time-consuming conceptual phase is largely eliminated, and Jimdo sites are usually compact anyway. The cost overview provides a sense of the price range (a new website starts at €2,490 net).

Especially when moving away from a website builder, it’s often worth taking advantage of the transition to create a custom, fresh design right away—which is significantly more cost-effective than a separate relaunch later on. After the switch, you’ll no longer pay for a website builder subscription—just hosting and the domain (realistically €70–300 per year)—and the website will belong to you.

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Web Design Examples: Here's What Your New Website Could Look Like

Sample Web Design for an Online Music Store: FluegelMusic, Choir and A Cappella Sheet Music

Web Design for Online Music Stores & Digital Sheet Music

An online store that showcases your music, includes audio samples, and makes it easy to sell sheet music or tracks.
Home page of the MIKKIS online store featuring a dog and a cat against a dark background

Web Design for WooCommerce Online Stores

An online store that’s visually appealing and effective at driving sales—with clear product presentation, a seamless checkout process, and a solid SEO foundation.
Home page of a vacation home in Calabria featuring a panoramic photo overlooking the sea

Web design for vacation homes & holiday rentals

A website that evokes a vacation atmosphere, builds trust, and lets guests book directly with you—without relying on expensive booking platforms.
Homepage of the Berlin Humanist University featuring students in a seminar room

Web Design for Universities & Educational Institutions

A website that clearly organizes a wide range of information, remains easy to maintain internally, and visibly enhances your organization’s profile.
Sample Web Design for a Real Estate Company: HAVENS LIVING / International Campus

Web Design for Real Estate Agents & Real Estate Agencies

Your properties deserve a website that builds trust, attracts potential buyers, and generates inquiries—instead of losing them.
Web Design for a Carpentry Shop & Designer Furniture: Louis Castello from Berlin

Web Design for Designer Furniture & Furniture Manufacturers

Custom-made pieces available upon request and an online store for accessories—high-quality designer furniture showcased to its best advantage.
Web Design for Coaching

Web Design for Coaches and Alternative Practitioners

A website that conveys your personality and expertise, builds trust, and appeals to exactly the clients who are a good fit for you.
Full view of the Humanist Association website with navigation and topic sections

Web Design for Associations and Clubs

An association website that highlights its topics and work, appeals to members, and encourages them to get involved—professional, accessible, and compelling in its content.
Sample Web Design for a Martial Arts School: Kim Kong Sports in Hamburg

Web Design for Martial Arts Schools & Clubs

Powerful visuals, a clear training plan, and an easy way to sign up for a trial class—so that prospective members become actual members.
Web design for therapists

Web Design for Psychotherapists

A thoughtful, professional website that conveys a sense of calm and trust and makes it easier for people to take the first step toward getting in touch.
Web Design for Solar and Photovoltaic Companies Using WordPress

Web Design for Photovoltaic and Solar Companies

A website or landing page that turns prospects into qualified leads—technically sound, highly effective at driving conversions, and tailored to your campaigns.
edu content's home page with the headline "Solutions for Knowledge Transfer"

Web Design for Continuing Education & E-Learning Agencies

A focused website that effectively showcases your service offerings and specifically attracts new customers for your professional development and e-learning programs.

What My Clients Say

Kerstin JA3 months ago

Klare Kommunikation, hohe Empathie und eine tolle Unterstützung bei Fragen und Unwissenheit. Ich kann seine Arbeit absolut empfehlen und bin sehr zufrieden mit dem Ergebnis meiner Webseite. Danke!

Rainer Schmidt3 months ago

Ich bin Kieferorthopäde und Herr Roloff hat als Webdesigner für meine Praxis eine Website in Wordpress erstellt. Mit dem Ergebnis bin ich super glücklich und möchte mich vor allem für die tolle Betreuung bedanken! Als weitgehend Unwissender hat Herr Roloff mich sehr geduldig durch alle Fragen gelotst und mir damit eine große Sorge abgenommen. Klare Empfehlung von meiner Seite für diesen Freelancer!

Cornelia Reiter4 months ago

Herr Roloff ist ein super sympathischer Webdesign Freelancer und hat die Webseite meiner Arztpraxis richtig schick gemacht! Ich empfehle ihn sehr gerne und werde mich auch selber ganz sicher wieder bei ihm melden.

Roland Neumann7 months ago

Herr Roloff hat meine Homepage völlig neu gestaltet und dabei eine wirklich mehr als zufriedenstellende Arbeit geleistet. Dabei ging er sehr kompetent und freundlich auf meine Wünsche und Bedürfnisse ein; ich kann ihn uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.

C A9 months ago

Ole Roloff (auftritt.pro) hat mir bei zahlreichen, auch umfangreichen Projekten im Bereich Wordpress und Webdesign schnell und unkompliziert geholfen. Er ist stets erreichbar zu allen Fragen und bringt eine Menge Erfahrung plus Motivation mit.

Christian Ridder11 months ago

Ole Roloff hat mir super geholfen mit dem Redesign meiner Webseite. Dabei wurde die WordPress-Seite mit Elementor neu aufgebaut, die Inhalte neu strukturiert, und zu einem schnelleren Host migriert. Besonders gut hat mir gefallen, wie er seine Dienstleistung auf meine spezifischen Wünsche und Rahmenbedingungen zugeschnitten hat. Die Zusammenarbeit war besonders angenehm und produktiv. Vielen Dank!

HVD Bundesverband11 months ago

Unkomplizierte, professionelle und hervorragende Zusammenarbeit! Ole Roloff hat unsere Wünsche in den Bereichen Webseitengestaltung, WordPress und SEO perfekt umgesetzt. Absolut empfehlenswert! Wir freuen uns auf weitere gemeinsame Projekte.

verticalSOLUTION GmbH11 months ago

Ole Roloff überzeugt als freiberuflicher WordPress-Webdesigner und SEO-Consultant in Berlin. Mit seiner langjährigen Agenturerfahrung liefert er hochwertiges, responsives Webdesign auf Basis von WordPress – nutzerfreundlich, schnell und suchmaschinenorientiert. Die Optimierung erfolgt transparent und messbar, sodass sich Rankings und organischer Traffic spürbar verbessern. Seine Kommunikation ist zuverlässig, der Projektfortschritt klar nachvollziehbar und Termine werden zuverlässig eingehalten. Eine klare Empfehlung für jedes Unternehmen, das Wert auf ästhetisches Design plus effektive SEO legt.

Peter Hufschmidt11 months ago

Danke Ole für die wunderbare Website, die Du für uns entworfen hast! Auch deine weitere Unterstützung bei Schwierigkeiten ist uns immer eine große Hilfe. Sehr zuverlässige und vertrauensvolle Zusammenarbeit. Du bist etwas Besonderes - weiter so!!

Julia Kroß1 year ago

Super professionell und sehr gute Beratung in allen Themen wie SEO, Wordpress etc. Immer wieder und sehr zu empfehlen!

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Let's talk about your Jimdo migration

During the free initial consultation, I’ll review your Jimdo website and give you an honest assessment of what the switch will cost and what benefits it will bring—with no obligation and without any technical jargon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Migrating from Jimdo to WordPress

Yes. Your domain belongs to you and can be transferred to any other provider using an auth code. I'll handle the entire transfer and coordinate it so that your website and email continue to function without interruption.

I will transfer all text, images, and the page structure in their entirety to WordPress and verify them against the original. The design and templates will be recreated from scratch—a modular layout cannot be transferred 1:1; I will rebuild forms and functions from scratch, usually making them more flexible than before.

A residual risk exists with any migration, as Google re-evaluates the new website – temporary fluctuations are possible. However, since your domain remains the same and old URLs are redirected via 301, the risk can be significantly limited. Whether the website becomes more visible afterwards depends primarily on content and structure – WordPress makes it easier to purposefully expand both.

Starting at €1,500 net for small websites with up to about ten pages, and €2,500 to €5,000 for medium-sized websites with 10 to 30 pages, including SEO migration. The migration involves a complete rebuild in WordPress: the content can be transferred, and the design or templates are recreated individually. Because your design serves as a template and Jimdo sites are usually compact, the effort involved remains manageable; it’s often worth updating to a fresh design at the same time. You’ll receive the exact price—a binding range estimate—after the free review.

Usually not an ongoing cost: Hosting and the domain realistically cost €70–300 per year—comparable to a Jimdo Pro/Business subscription. The difference: The website belongs to you, there are no feature limitations, and I don’t require any mandatory subscriptions with the website builder.

Yes. When it comes to text, images, and new pages, WordPress with Elementor is just as easy to use—after a brief tutorial, you’ll be able to manage your website on your own. And if you ever get stuck, I’m here as your dedicated point of contact.