Does BidWrangler Host My Existing Website?

BidWrangler hosting is only available for websites that BidWrangler itself designs and builds, so an existing site built elsewhere cannot simply be moved over and hosted as-is. If you want your website hosted on BidWrangler, the path is to have BidWrangler's website-build team create a new site for you, which BidWrangler then hosts as part of that build. Your current site's content, design, and any auction listings on it are not something BidWrangler can import directly into hosting; a new build starts fresh on the BidWrangler platform.

Website hosting through BidWrangler is bundled with a BidWrangler-built website, not offered as a standalone service. The hosting, admin portal access, and website domain setup are all part of how BidWrangler constructs and maintains a site on its own platform, so there isn't a way to plug an externally-built site into that hosting environment without BidWrangler building the site itself. This is true even if your current site is otherwise a good fit for your auction business; the limitation is about how BidWrangler's hosting is architected, not the quality of your existing site.

If you'd like BidWrangler to host your website, the next step is to have BidWrangler build you a new one. This is a separate paid service from your bidding platform subscription, and it results in a BidWrangler-built and BidWrangler-hosted site once complete.

To get started:

1. Contact your account contact at BidWrangler, or reach out to helpdesk@bidwrangler.com, and let them know you're interested in a new website build.

2. You'll be connected with BidWrangler's website-build team to discuss scope, timeline, and next steps.

3. Once the new site is built, BidWrangler hosts it going forward, and you'll manage it through the same admin portal used for other BidWrangler websites.

At a high level, a BidWrangler-built website is integrated with your bidding platform and managed through the same admin portal used for auction management. Site content such as pages, staff listings, blog posts, and photos is editable through BidWrangler's website content tools, and SEO settings like tags and meta descriptions are configurable for your pages and auctions. Specific features and design options depend on the scope of your build, so confirm details with the website-build team when you get started.

Can I keep my current domain name if BidWrangler builds my new site?
Domain setup is handled as part of the website-build process, so ask your BidWrangler contact or the website-build team about your specific domain when you get started. This article doesn't cover domain transfer specifics since they depend on your situation.

Does BidWrangler offer hosting without a full website build?
No. Hosting is bundled with a BidWrangler-built website rather than sold on its own, so there isn't an option to purchase hosting alone for a site built elsewhere.

What happens to my existing website if I have BidWrangler build a new one?
BidWrangler will work with you to manage and migrate content over to your new website with us from your external site. A plan will be put in place with your current host so there isn't a gap in your public-facing site while the new BidWrangler site is being built.

Is a new BidWrangler website build an additional cost?
Yes, a new website build is a separate paid service from your BidWrangler bidding platform subscription. Contact helpdesk@bidwrangler.com or your account contact for current pricing and scope details.

Who do I talk to about starting a new website build?
Reach out to your account contact at BidWrangler or email helpdesk@bidwrangler.com, and you'll be connected with the website-build team to get the process started.

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If you have questions about hosting, website builds, or anything else, reach out to helpdesk@bidwrangler.com and the Customer Success Team can help.