Announcement:
Upcoming changes to the Weebly Platform (acquired by Square)
2 April 2025
This update is to inform you of important changes happening to the Weebly platform on which your original website was built. Your action is required to make a decision regarding the future of your website.
This update is to inform you of important changes happening to the Weebly platform on which your original website was built. Your action is required to make a decision regarding the future of your website.
Weebly Support will Cease in July 2025
In 2018, Weebly was acquired by Square. Since then, Square has shifted focus towards its own platform, with limited updates to Weebly. Although Weebly sites are still operational, support has slowed, and it’s been confirmed that full support will cease by July 2025. Based on the direction Square is taking, we believe it's important to act now to safeguard the future of your website.
Our Plan: Migrate Your Site to WordPress – From $300+GST
To ensure the long-term stability of your website, Small Business Web Designs is offering a migration to WordPress, the world’s most widely used and trusted platform powering sites like NASA, The White House and Harvard University. We’re offering this transition for a heavily discounted rate:
- $300+GST for up to 5 pages
- $450+GST for up to 8 pages
Why Move to WordPress?
Building a WordPress site usually costs thousands, but this offer includes a fresh, updated site on high-performance hosting at an unbeatable price. WordPress provides superior performance, flexibility, and future-proofing for your website. The cost is a contribution to provide for our time and is not aimed at a profit.
Your hosting fees will remain unchanged, we will absorb the bulk of the transition costs as a gesture of appreciation for your ongoing support. We also understand financial concerns, so if needed, we can offer instalment plans.
Your hosting fees will remain unchanged, we will absorb the bulk of the transition costs as a gesture of appreciation for your ongoing support. We also understand financial concerns, so if needed, we can offer instalment plans.
Your Options:
- Migrate your site to WordPress through us straight migration
- Migrate with a redesign at the same time to change the look of your site
- Retain your Weebly site for now and play it by ear. If/when we receive notice that the platform will no longer be operational, you can decide then if you’d like to migrate your site.
Timeframe – Your Migration Will Go in the Queue
We are currently staging our migrations and have completed around 100 sites already. As a result, we are working on a first come-first serve basis and your site will go in the queue. Our migrations have been very successful with an easy process. Although we aim for a timeframe of 15 business days, it may be longer depending on the volume of migrations we are completing at the time.
If you need more time, we are happy to accommodate this, just let us know so we can lock your price in and commence the work when it suits you.
If you need more time, we are happy to accommodate this, just let us know so we can lock your price in and commence the work when it suits you.
Some Visual Differences May Occur in Migration
If your Weebly website uses third party apps or templates, it’s possible that we can’t replicate it exactly. While there may be slight design differences due to platform changes, we’re committed to delivering an improved version of your site.
Future Edits & Support
Managing a WordPress site is a bit different from Weebly. We’re happy to guide you or handle edits to ensure site integrity. You can view our affordable edits pricing list here: Edits Price List. We loved Weebly for its simplicity, but WordPress offers much better performance and flexibility.
Next Steps
If you’d like to proceed, simply email [email protected] and we’ll send an invoice for 50% upfront to get started on creating your website.
Thank you for your continued support. As always, please let us know if you have any questions so we can assist you. We’re excited to help you transition to Wordpress and protect the future of your website!
Thank you for your continued support. As always, please let us know if you have any questions so we can assist you. We’re excited to help you transition to Wordpress and protect the future of your website!
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I don’t migrate my site to WordPress?
The choice is yours to keep your site on Weebly for now. Based on current communications, Weebly is expected to remain operational under Square, though support will cease after July 2025. We are anticipating that renewal prices will be increased significantly in the coming months and as much as we aim to keep our prices as they are, if they are not sustainable, we may need to communicate any changes to you as they arise.
While our team will continue to troubleshoot as best we can, we cannot guarantee long-term reliability with Weebly. We'll keep our Weebly accounts active until any further changes occur.
While our team will continue to troubleshoot as best we can, we cannot guarantee long-term reliability with Weebly. We'll keep our Weebly accounts active until any further changes occur.
How will I edit my website in the future
One of the great advantages of WordPress is its flexibility. You can easily add new pages, update content, and make design changes. Managing a WordPress site is a bit different from Weebly, but we’re here to help. Whether you’d like us to guide you through using WordPress or prefer us to handle updates for you, we can assist in preserving your site’s integrity. Our edits are affordable—check out our pricing list here:
Edit Price List
Edit Price List
What if I want to migrate but can’t do it right now?
No problem! Let us know, and we’ll register you for the current pricing. We can schedule the migration at a time that suits you. If you’re opting for a straight migration, it won’t require much input. For redesigns, we’ll need some guidance on any changes or updates you’d like.
What if I want to migrate but can’t afford it at the moment?
We totally understand. We offer flexible installment options and can adjust payment timings based on your needs. Our goal is to get your site onto WordPress, not to cause financial strain, so we’ll do everything we can to help you make the transition.
Will my website experience downtime during the migration?
No, we aim to ensure a smooth transition with minimal to no downtime. We’ll build the new WordPress site on a separate server before switching your domain over, so your existing site will remain live throughout the migration process. The final switchover will happen quickly, minimizing any disruption.
What if my site has custom features or e-commerce functionality?
If your Weebly site includes custom features or e-commerce (like an online store), we can recreate those on WordPress. However, this may require additional time and development, depending on the complexity. We will assess your site and provide an estimate for any extra work required to replicate or improve these features on WordPress.
Will my site’s SEO be affected by the migration?
We take care to ensure your site’s SEO settings, such as meta tags, alt text, and keywords, are preserved during the migration. Additionally, WordPress is highly SEO-friendly, and with the right plugins, your SEO may even improve after the move.
Can I add new features to my WordPress site after the migration?
Yes! WordPress is incredibly flexible and can support a wide range of features, from contact forms and social media integrations to booking systems and e-commerce functionality. If you’d like to enhance your site with additional features, just let us know, and we can discuss options during or after the migration.
What support will you provide after the migration?
We offer ongoing support for all WordPress sites we create. Whether it’s troubleshooting, adding new content, or making edits, our team is here to help. Additionally, we provide affordable maintenance packages and can assist with any questions you have about managing your new site. Check out our editing and support options here:
Edit Price List
Edit Price List
What happens to my existing hosting, domain name and SSL Certificate renewal costs?
They will not change! The standard renewal costs will continue to be issued as they are due, so there won't be any additional costs outside the migration.
What are my payment options for the migration?
You may choose to pay 50% upfront and 50% on completion. Alternatively, you can make an upfront full payment for ease. If you require instalment payment options, please let us know so we can make an arrangement that will suit you.
