Migrate from Typepad to Opalstack
Why migrate from Typepad to Opalstack?
When you migrate from Typepad to Opalstack, you get:
Complete ownership of your content — Your blog posts, comments, and media files will be preserved on your own hosting account giving you full control of your content.
Modern hosting infrastructure — Built on the latest technologies with regular server updates ensuring your server stays secure.
Flexible platform options — Whether you want to stick with a familiar blogging experience or explore more powerful content management systems we’ve got you covered.
Developer-friendly environment — SSH access, Git integration, custom applications, and all the tools you need to customize your site exactly how you want it.
Better performance — With servers located globally and optimized for speed your readers will notice the improvement.
With Typepad’s announced shutdown on September 30th, 2025 you’ll need a new home for your content. Rather than scrambling at the last minute now’s a great time to move to a platform that gives you more control and better performance.
What are your migration options?
We’ve made it straightforward to migrate from Typepad with step-by-step guides for the two most popular destinations:
Option 1: Migrate from Typepad to Movable Type
If you love the familiar blogging interface and want minimal disruption to your workflow Movable Type is the natural choice. Since Typepad is built on Movable Type technology your content will feel right at home.
Benefits:
- Nearly identical interface to what you’re used to
- Seamless import process for your Typepad content
- All the customization options Typepad didn’t offer
- Full control over themes, plugins, and functionality
Read our complete guide: Migrating from Typepad to Movable Type on Opalstack →
Option 2: Migrate from Typepad to WordPress
Want to join the world’s most popular content management system? WordPress powers over 40% of all websites and offers an enormous ecosystem of themes, plugins, and customization options.
Benefits:
- Massive community and plugin ecosystem
- Thousands of free and premium themes
- SEO-friendly out of the box
- Easy content management for non-technical users
- Mobile-responsive admin interface
Read our complete guide: Migrating from Typepad to WordPress on Opalstack →
What About Your Data?
Both migration paths preserve your valuable content:
- Blog posts — All your articles, drafts, and formatting
- Comments — Reader conversations and engagement
- Media files — Images, documents, and other attachments
- Categories and tags — Your content organization system
- User accounts — Author information and permissions
Typepad’s export tools work seamlessly with both Movable Type and WordPress import processes so you won’t lose anything in the transition.
Getting Started: How to to migrate your content
Ready to make the move? Here’s what you’ll need:
- An Opalstack account — If you don’t have one yet, sign up here to get started
- Your Typepad export file — We’ll walk you through creating this in our detailed guides
- About 30 minutes — That’s typically all it takes to get your new site up and running
Both migration processes use our one-click installers so you can focus on your content instead of server configuration. Since Typepad shuts down on September 30th it’s worth getting your migration done with plenty of time to spare.
Why Choose Opalstack?
We built Opalstack specifically for developers, entrepreneurs, and businesses who want reliable hosting without the corporate overhead. When you migrate from Typepad to Opalstack you get:
- Expert support — Our team has experience with both Movable Type and WordPress migrations
- Modern infrastructure — SSD storage, current software versions, and regular security updates
- Global server locations — Choose the location closest to your audience for best performance
- Flexible scaling — Start small and scale up as your site grows
- Developer tools — SSH access, Git integration, staging environments, and more
Ready to get started? Don’t let your years of content disappear on September 30th. Choose your migration path and let’s move your content to its safe new home on Opalstack today!