Migrate a WordPress Site to GoHighLevel

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Migrate a WordPress Site to GoHighLevel

If you manage projects in ClickUp and are now building websites in GoHighLevel, you may want to move an existing WordPress site into the GoHighLevel ecosystem. This guide walks you through the supported method: recreating your WordPress pages inside the GoHighLevel funnel and website builder so you can manage everything from a single platform.

The process is not an automatic one-click import. Instead, you systematically rebuild your content, design, and navigation in GoHighLevel, then connect your domain so visitors see the new version of your site.

Before You Start with GoHighLevel Migration

Before moving a WordPress site into GoHighLevel, it helps to understand the overall workflow and a few limitations:

  • There is no direct automated import tool from WordPress to GoHighLevel.
  • You will recreate pages, sections, and content manually.
  • Your domain DNS will need to point to the new GoHighLevel pages or funnels.
  • You can keep WordPress live during the build and switch traffic when ready.

Plan enough time to rebuild the layout, copy, and media files so the new site closely matches the original WordPress experience.

Step 1: Prepare Your WordPress Content for GoHighLevel

Start by reviewing your existing WordPress site and gathering all the information you will transfer into GoHighLevel.

  1. List all pages and URLs

    Create an inventory of your current WordPress structure, for example:

    • Home page
    • About page
    • Services or Products pages
    • Contact page
    • Blog or Resources pages

    Note any important slugs and which URLs bring the most traffic.

  2. Export or copy media assets

    Download key images, logos, icons, and background graphics from your WordPress media library. Save them into clearly named folders so you can upload them to GoHighLevel later.

  3. Copy written content

    Copy the text from each page into a document or content editor. This makes it easy to paste your existing copy into the GoHighLevel builder without switching back and forth constantly.

Step 2: Create a Funnel or Website in GoHighLevel

Next, decide whether your migrated site will live as a funnel or as a traditional website inside GoHighLevel.

Choose the Right GoHighLevel Structure

Inside your GoHighLevel account, you can build either:

  • Funnel – Ideal for linear flows, such as opt-in pages, sales pages, and thank-you pages.
  • Website – Ideal for multi-page navigation with a header menu and footer, similar to a classic WordPress site.

For a typical WordPress business site with multiple pages, using the Website feature in GoHighLevel is usually the most natural fit.

Create the New Site Container in GoHighLevel

  1. Log in to your GoHighLevel account.
  2. Go to the Sites area in the left-hand menu.
  3. Select either Websites or Funnels based on your plan.
  4. Click New Website or New Funnel.
  5. Choose a blank template or a starting template that resembles your WordPress design.
  6. Name the funnel or website to match the project you are migrating.

Step 3: Rebuild WordPress Pages in GoHighLevel

Once the site container is created, you will rebuild each WordPress page using the GoHighLevel drag-and-drop editor.

Recreate Page Structure in GoHighLevel

  1. Add pages or steps

    Within your GoHighLevel website or funnel, add a page (or funnel step) for each URL from your WordPress inventory.

  2. Set slugs

    Update the slug for each GoHighLevel page so it mirrors your old WordPress URL structure where possible (for example, /about, /services, /contact).

  3. Configure navigation

    Use the header and footer builder in GoHighLevel to add menu links pointing to each page you created, replicating your WordPress menu.

Match Layout and Design in GoHighLevel

Open your original WordPress site in one tab and the GoHighLevel editor in another. Work section by section:

  • Create hero sections with headline, subheadline, and call-to-action button.
  • Add columns for services or product highlights.
  • Insert images and icons to reflect the original layout.
  • Use spacing, dividers, and backgrounds to match your design as closely as desired.

GoHighLevel provides elements such as text blocks, images, videos, forms, buttons, and lists. Arrange these elements to replicate your WordPress layout while taking advantage of any design improvements you want to implement.

Paste and Optimize Your Content

  • Paste the page copy you saved from WordPress into the corresponding text elements in GoHighLevel.
  • Replace dummy text in templates with your actual content.
  • Check headings (H1, H2, H3) to ensure they follow a clear hierarchy.
  • Confirm that buttons link to the correct GoHighLevel pages or external destinations.

Step 4: Add Forms and Integrations in GoHighLevel

If your WordPress site used forms or opt-in widgets, rebuild these within GoHighLevel so leads go directly into your CRM and automations.

  1. Create new forms or survey elements in GoHighLevel.
  2. Add fields that match or improve on your old WordPress forms.
  3. Embed these forms on the appropriate pages in the builder.
  4. Connect forms to pipelines, tags, and workflows in your GoHighLevel automations.

This ensures that once the migration is complete, your new site not only looks similar to WordPress but also ties in natively with your GoHighLevel marketing systems.

Step 5: Connect Your Domain to GoHighLevel

When your pages are ready, you will route your domain from WordPress hosting to GoHighLevel.

Update DNS Records for GoHighLevel

  1. Log in to your domain registrar (for example, GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Cloudflare).
  2. Locate the DNS settings for the domain currently pointing to your WordPress site.
  3. Follow the GoHighLevel DNS instructions for funnels or websites, typically involving:
  • Creating an A record pointing to a GoHighLevel IP address, or
  • Using a CNAME record that directs a subdomain to GoHighLevel.

Consult the official documentation for exact DNS details: official GoHighLevel WordPress migration guide.

Assign the Domain Inside GoHighLevel

  1. In GoHighLevel, open the site or funnel you created.
  2. Go to the Settings or Publishing area.
  3. Connect the domain or subdomain you configured via DNS.
  4. Select the primary page (or funnel step) that should load on the root URL.

After DNS propagates, visiting your domain will load the new GoHighLevel pages instead of the previous WordPress installation.

Step 6: Test the Migrated Site in GoHighLevel

Before disabling WordPress or removing hosting, thoroughly test your migrated site inside GoHighLevel.

  • Click through the menu to verify all internal links work.
  • Submit test forms and confirm contacts appear in the GoHighLevel CRM.
  • Check mobile, tablet, and desktop views in the builder.
  • Verify that tracking codes, pixels, or analytics are installed where needed.

Fix any design or spacing issues that appear once the domain is live and traffic starts flowing to the new setup.

Managing SEO and Redirects After GoHighLevel Migration

To preserve search visibility when moving from WordPress to GoHighLevel, try to keep URLs as consistent as possible. When a URL must change, configure redirects where your DNS or hosting allows, so old links point to the new pages.

  • Match slugs in GoHighLevel to the original WordPress slugs.
  • Check for any 404 errors and update links.
  • Monitor rankings and organic traffic after launch.

If you need broader SEO strategy or technical support beyond the basic GoHighLevel setup, you can work with a specialist agency such as Consultevo for ongoing optimization.

Summary: Moving from WordPress to GoHighLevel

Migrating a WordPress site into GoHighLevel is a manual but straightforward process:

  1. Audit your existing WordPress pages and content.
  2. Create a new website or funnel inside GoHighLevel.
  3. Rebuild each page using the drag-and-drop builder.
  4. Set up forms and automations within the platform.
  5. Point your domain to GoHighLevel via DNS records.
  6. Test thoroughly, then monitor performance and SEO.

By following these steps and mirroring your original structure, you can transition from WordPress to GoHighLevel while gaining tighter integration with your CRM, automation, and marketing tools.

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