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{
    "title": "Moving from Typepad to b2evolution",
    "url": "https://performancezen.com/2005/02/01/moving-from-typepad-to-b2evolution/",
    "datePublished": "2005-02-01",
    "dateModified": "2022-04-25",
    "language": "en-US",
    "description": "This morning, I decided that I had to re-locate to blog server that I ran myself. Typepad was kind enough to provide me with a 90-day free subscription, and I…",
    "author": "spierzchala",
    "publisher": "Performance Zen"
}
```

# Moving from Typepad to b2evolution

This morning, I decided that I had to re-locate to blog server that I ran myself. Typepad was kind enough to provide me with a 90-day free subscription, and I would been happy to use [MoveableType](http://www.movabletype.org/). But when I went to install Moveable Type, the process was far more complex than I had time to dedicate.

b2evolution appeared straightforward. I installed it. Found that it had a Moveable Type (or Typepad) import feature. Exported my Typepad data, including the images.

Imported it. Blog was done.

Really, it was that simple. I was shocked. By 3PM EST, I was tweaking the layout and the template, not futzing with the content. Kudos to the [b2evolution team](http://www.b2evolution.net/dev/authors.html); this is a truly amazing lightweight blog platform for someone like me, who wants something to work right out of the box.

I will keep you informed as I continue to use this product.