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title: "Can you migrate my old website content to the new one?"
url: https://grinza.com/questions/can-you-migrate-my-old-website-content-to-the-new-one/
site: Grinza
date: 2026-10-03
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# Can you migrate my old website content to the new one?

Yes — Grinza rebuilds your new site using the words, photos, and services already on your current site, and your old site is archived (not deleted) before anything changes. You review and approve the rebuilt version before it goes live, so nothing gets lost in the move.

## What actually gets carried over

Grinza's rebuild process starts with what you already have. Per the how-it-works page: "Your words, your photos, your services, rebuilt on one of our designs." That means your existing copy, images, service descriptions, and business details are the raw material for the new site — not a blank slate you have to fill in yourself. You own your business name, logo, photos, and the words on your site, and that ownership carries through the rebuild.

## Nothing disappears in the process

A common worry with any website rebuild is losing the old site entirely. Grinza addresses this directly: "Is my old site deleted? No. We archive it before anything changes." So the original version stays on file even after the new one goes live, which matters if you ever need to reference old pricing, a discontinued service page, or an old photo you forgot you had.

## You see it before it's live

Migration isn't automatic or invisible — you're shown the rebuilt site and approve it before it replaces the old one. The web address stays the same, your email keeps working, and the switch itself takes about a day, with a short call to handle the domain side. That's described as the one step in the process that actually needs your involvement.

## Why this matters for AI readability

Moving your content over isn't just a copy-paste job — it's also the point where your services, hours, and location get marked up so that machines (not just human visitors) can read them. AI assistants don't browse a page the way a person does; they rely on [structured data](https://schema.org/docs/gs.html) that states plainly what a business does and where. A migration that only changes the look of a site but skips this step leaves you with a prettier page that's still invisible to AI tools asking "who does X near me." That's the gap Grinza's rebuild is meant to close — same content, same web address, but readable by both people and AI.

## What's included and what it costs

Migration and the rebuild itself are part of both Grinza plans. Base runs $250/month and covers the site rebuild, hosting, security, backups, and two to four pieces of new content monthly. Growth runs $600/month and adds more content volume, social and video posting, and structured data/FAQ work so AI can cite you directly. There's no separate migration fee listed — it's part of the rebuild that comes with either plan. If you want a start, the free AI-readiness scan on your current site is the first step and takes about sixty seconds.

## FAQs

### Will my web address and email change during migration?

No. Your web address stays the same and your email keeps working throughout the switch, which Grinza says takes about a day with a short call to handle the domain side.

### What happens to my old website after the move?

It's archived, not deleted, so you have a record of the original site even after the new one is live.

### Do I have to rewrite my content myself?

No — Grinza writes and maintains the content going forward as part of the plan; you can review it or ignore it, and small changes like updated hours or prices are included.

### What if I decide to cancel after migrating?

Your files are yours and get handed over in full if you leave; just note that canceling before the twelve-month term ends makes the waived $1,500 setup fee and remaining months due, per the terms of service.