Step 1: Create a Site

You’ll need a production website on WordPress.com where you’ll be able to sync your local development work. 

Create a New Site

To take full advantage of the developer tools we have available on WordPress.com, like GitHub deployments, WP-CLI access, and staging sites, you’ll need a Business or Commerce plan. 

Create Multiple Sites

If you have 5+ sites, plugins, and/or themes you’re managing, you may want to check out Automattic for Agencies, our agency program. By being a part of this program, you get:

• Agency pricing on hosting plans, tools, and plugins.
• Referral earnings.
• Premier support.
• Custom cart capabilities for clients.

You can purchase WordPress.com hosting plans through Automattic for Agencies at a discount if you’re purchasing five or more plans. You may also import existing WordPress sites to sites created through Automattic for Agencies

Migrate to WordPress.com

If you already have a WordPress site that you’d like to migrate to WordPress.com, the process is simple and straightforward. Simply add your site URL here and follow the prompts. 

Site migrations typically start at $500/site but are free for a limited time. Simply send us your site, and we’ll review and handle the migration at no charge to you.

To take advantage of the free migration, you can choose the Do it for me option on the “How do you want to migrate?” page prompt:

Next Steps

Once you have a production site on WordPress.com, you may choose to create a staging site if you’d prefer to deploy to a staging environment over a production environment.