Frequently Asked Questions

Cleanup URL

Cleanup all domain URLs, making them relative to the site being restored.

• Boosts SEO by making URLs compatible with web standards.
• Helps fix styling and page load issues.
• Optional if your site looks good with the Core Restore.

Append Style

Appends CSS and JS across the site to fix styling issues.

• Fixes most JavaScript and CSS issues (99.5%).
• Special styling fixes available upon request.
• If issues persist, check restore project parameters or contact support.

Extract External URLs

Extract media URLs from your site to download them later.

Force HTTPS (Optional)

Enforce HTTPS on all links (not necessary in most cases).

Find and Replace Text

Quickly replace text in the restored site.

• Extract your website.
• Use the Find and Replace Tool.
• Upload your website to the host.

Windows ZIP Extraction Issues

Do not use Windows ZIP extractor; it may not see all files.

• Upload directly to your hosting provider for extraction.
• Windows ZIP may not handle files with "?" in the filename correctly.

Hosting with DreamHost

The most compatible host provider is DreamHost.

Can I Restore My Website from the Wayback Machine to WordPress?

Unfortunately, the Wayback Machine saves websites as static HTML, which lacks the dynamic functionality required for WordPress. If you want to convert your static site from the Wayback Machine into a fully functional WordPress website, it requires manual intervention. Our team can assist with this process, with services starting at $199 for smaller websites, depending on the number of pages and features that need to be restored. You may also choose to restore the static version of your website without converting it into WordPress.