How to Delete Sites on Wix (permanently)

Wix is well known for its drag-and-drop site builder that makes producing attractive sites a breeze, even for people without much technical knowledge. But eventually, you might need to get rid of a site, either because you’ve taken over a project with a new owner, you’d like to consolidate your web presence, or it’s time to remove outdated content. This how-to will explain how to perform a permanent erasure in Wix, providing all the steps necessary for dealing with your web portfolio.

Can I delete my Wix website permanently?

Yes, you can delete your Wix website permanently. Go to site’s dashboard>All sites>click on the three dots of the site you want to delete>site’s actions>move to trash>trash folder>remove from trash folder.

Before taking these steps, please note that once a site is deleted from Wix, You can’t restore it again. Please make sure to back up any important information or content before permanently deleting your site.

Step-by-step guide on how to delete sites on Wix

• Log into Your Wix Account : First, in Wix, you have to login by using your email address and password. Doing so will show you your dashboard, Click on “Go to all site” where you will see all the websites you have created.

• Navigate to the Site You Wish to Delete From your dashboard: find the particular site you want to delete; in fact, since you might manage a few sites, you will need to scroll down your context list or use the search feature.

• Open the Site Actions Menu To the side of the site to delete: you’ll find the ‘Actions’ icon (usually represented by three dots, sometimes a cog). Click the Actions icon and then select the ‘move to trash’ option within a drop-down menu of choices.

• Move the Site to Trash: Move to Trash is found among the dropdown menu options. Doing so will move your site into the trash, but the site still won’t be gone for good at this point.

Once you move your site to the trash folder, It’ll become unpublished and you cannot edit it. But it’ll stay on the trash folder for 90 days. You can restore your site from there.

• Access the Trash Folder: To permanently destroy the site, visit the trash folder. This is where you’ll find the settings, located on your Wix dashboard. Keep in mind that sites in the trash folder can be restored anytime if you want to cancel.

• Permanently Delete the Site: Find your site in the trash folder. Click ‘Remove site’ permanently You will be presented with a pop-up message along the lines of ‘Are you sure you want to delete the website? You cannot undo this action!’. If you are really sure you want to delete your site, click ‘Yes, delete’.

Additional Considerations

Premium Plan Subscribers

If you have a site associated with a Wix premium plan, be sure to cancel the premium subscription before deleting the site – Wix won’t likely stop billing you for the subscription unless you specifically cancel it beforehand (going to your account’s billing option before deletion is a good idea). If your wix site was created for free, you wont have to worry about this step.

Importance of Content Management

Deciding to delete a site could be a thoughtful process, particularly if it has robust content associated with it. Be sure to look through Wix’s content manager to evaluate everything that’s contained within the site, such as media files, blog posts and customer records, to see what can be saved and where.

Engaging with the Wix Community

Before you hit the red button, however, it’s worth attempting to speak to other members of the community and explain your plans. Chances are, other Wix users will have insights or advice to share with you: perhaps by monetizing your content or releasing it on social media.

FAQs

Q1. Can I Recover a Deleted Site?

After an item is placed in the trash folder and emptied, the file will be permanently deleted from the computer and cannot be recreated, so it is important that you double check the trash folder before emptying it.

Q2. What Happens to My Domain After Deleting a Site?

In other words, if you register a domain through Wix, even if you delete the site, the domain itself is not cancelled. If you no longer need the domain, it has to be cancelled separately through your account settings on Wix.

Q3. What If I’m Transitioning to Another Platform?

If you’re moving your site to a new platform, make sure you have exported all of your data before deleting it. You’ll need to manually copy and paste content, especially if your new platform doesn’t offer direct imports from Wix.

Conclusion

Wix site deletion is a straightforward process with an approach that places the onus on the user to carefully consider the ramifications of site removal and to take logical steps. By following these steps, you will have a methodical process to review, close, delete, and be prepared for any consequential data loss.

If you have any questions or need assistance, at any step of the process, its help centre and customer support are at your disposal. Whatever the reason you may have for leaving the Wix universe, you can rest assured that services will be available to help you get there – and stay away.

With these concise steps, you’re all set to delete a Wix site properly. Do you have an active project underway, or increasing curiosity about growing your digital brand? Check out our other helpful resources, or connect with one of our experts for advice tailored to your personal needs.