From Google Sites to Wix website: How VakantiehuisjeCuraçao Grew into a Professional Website

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When VakantiehuisjeCuraçao first launched online, the goal was simple: become visible quickly without a large marketing budget. No complex website – just a clear online foundation to promote the vacation home in Santa Catharina.

That’s why we deliberately chose a Google Site.

Not because it is “better” than Wix, but because at that moment it was the smartest phase solution. The texts were written, photos added, and the basic SEO structure set up. The website worked perfectly as part of the sales funnel: visible in Google, linked from social media, a clear offer, and easy contact.

But businesses grow.And websites should grow with them.

I also want to grow

When Is a Google Site Enough – and When Is It Not Anymore?

Is Google Sites suitable for entrepreneurs on Curaçao?

Yes – especially in the early stages.

For many entrepreneurs with a limited marketing budget, a simple website can:

• Create online visibility

• Generate leads

• Build trust

• Attract the first customers

A Google Site does not have to be just a “digital business card.” It can be a functional part of your marketing funnel, especially when supported by social media marketing and targeted content.

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But with VakantiehuisjeCuraçao, things started to change.

The offer expanded. There was a need for a separate page for Property Management. The visual appearance needed to feel more professional. The structure needed to grow. And there was room to take content and SEO more seriously.

That’s where the Google Sites platform started to reach its limits.

What Happens When You Move from Google Sites to a Wix website?

Will you lose your content and SEO when migrating a website?

Not if you approach it strategically.

When we migrate a website to Wix, we do not start from scratch. In fact, in most cases the biggest work has already been done.

• The texts already exist

• The photos have already been taken

• The positioning is clear

• Blogs may already have been published

That makes a migration powerful. You are not building from zero – you are building on a foundation that already exists.

If you take a look at our portfolio, you will see many projects where existing websites were improved or expanded as businesses grew.

I want a Wix website

Preserving SEO Value and Online History

An existing domain (for example www.yourwebsite.com) often already has online history. Think of previous visitors, Google indexation, and sometimes existing search rankings.

With a careful migration, we make sure that this existing visibility is preserved, so you don’t have to start from zero in Google.

This approach also reflects how we view SEO when building websites on Curaçao: not just design, but structure, technology, and long-term growth potential.

For VakantiehuisjeCuraçao, this meant:

• Migration of existing content

• Expansion of the page structure

• Addition of a dedicated Property Management page

• A more professional tropical design

• Improved mobile optimization

Wix also provides more flexibility in SEO structure, meta settings, and blogging functionality. Especially if you want to invest more seriously in organic visibility on Curaçao, this creates more strategic opportunities.

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What About Transferring the Domain?

A migration isn’t just about design and content. The domain name also plays an important role.

Sometimes a domain is registered with an external provider where changes can be difficult to manage. In those cases we help move or correctly connect the domain to the new Wix environment.

This requires careful DNS settings and a controlled transition to ensure that:

• The website remains accessible

• Existing SEO value is preserved

If we originally registered the domain (we typically work through Namecheap), the process is usually quick and straightforward.

This way we ensure that not only the website grows – but the technical infrastructure grows with it as well.

Why Migrating Your Website Is Actually a Sign of Growth

Is migrating your website correcting a bad decision?

Not at all. It is simply a natural growth phase.

Starting small is often the smartest approach. A simple website allows you to test, learn, and invest at the right moment.

But once you want to:

• Have more design freedom

• Strengthen your brand positioning

• Add more pages

• Start blogging seriously with better SEO options

• Build a future-proof website

then upgrading to Wix becomes a strategic step.

With VakantiehuisjeCuraçao, we see exactly this journey: start smart, then scale professionally.

I want to upscale

Want to know what building a website on Curaçao actually involves and what phases are part of that process?

What Does This Mean for Your Website on Curaçao?

How do you know if your website is ready for the next step?

Ask yourself these questions:

• Is my platform limiting my growth plans?

• Do I need better SEO functionality?

• Do I want to expand my content strategy with a serious blog?

If you find yourself answering “yes” more than once, you are probably in the same phase where VakantiehuisjeCuraçao once was.

And the good news: if you have already started, most of the work is often already done.

Your texts exist.

Your images exist.

Your story is clear.

Now it’s about structure, scalability, and strategic growth.

Want to see how we handled this in practice? Take a look at our portfolio or read our earlier blog explaining why starting with a simple website solution can be a smart first step.

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FAQ

Is it smart to start with a simple website?

For many entrepreneurs, yes. Starting strategically and scaling later is often smarter than over-investing right away.

Is migrating a website expensive?

Dat hangt af van de omvang en uitbreidingen. In veel gevallen is het efficiënter dan je denkt, omdat de meeste content al bestaat.

Is a Wix website better than Google Sites?

Not necessarily better – but more extensive. Google Sites works well for a simple start, while Wix offers more design freedom, SEO functionality, and growth possibilities.

Can I keep my existing content when migrating a website?

Yes. With a proper migration strategy, your texts, structure, and SEO value can all be preserved.