Guided Transfers to .org

When we launched Jetpack a few days ago Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg said to Techcrunch, “If you’re on WordPress you’re part of the family, it shouldn’t matter if we host you or not.”
Today we’re taking that a step further: we’ll actually help you move from WordPress.com to .org.
We’re launching a new upgrade called Guided Transfer where for a $99 one-time fee we’ll handle every detail and tech thingamajig involved in moving your content, theme, domain, and more to any one of the recommended hosts we’ve vetted. (And of course your new site will be Jetpack-powered.)

Of course we love having you here with us at WordPress.com, but we understand that there are situations where a self-hosted WordPress.org site may be a better choice.
What’s included:

• Install the WordPress software at the recommended host of your choice.
• Transfer over your entire WordPress.com site.
• Install and configure Jetpack and a few other plugins to provide features that you have been using on WordPress.com.
• Configure and test permissions so that you’ll be able to have one-click installs and upgrades.
• Switch your domain(s) over.
• Provide full support for you on your new WordPress installation for a two week period.

While we’re doing that–you can:

• Head to the beach!
• Read that novel you’ve been meaning to dig into.
• Chase antelope on the savannas of Africa.
• Work on that rocket ship that is “just a few tweaks” away from liftoff.
• …or do anything else. (Be sure to take pictures and blog it later!)

Update: Please note that there has been a price change, read our Guided Transfer Guide for more information.