While setting up Google Search Console for learnerjourneylabs.com, I found an old verification left behind by Wix. It points to something bigger: brandi@ and info@learnerjourneylabs.com are still billed through Wix (Google Workspace Business Standard, 2 accounts), even though the website moved off Wix in August.
If the Wix account is closed or its card expires, those mailboxes could stop working. The recommended fix is to keep Google Workspace and have Google bill you directly instead of Wix. It adds no new cost and holds up best when institutions send vendor security questionnaires. Two quick questions set the right plan and number of accounts, then submit your answers and any notes at the bottom of the page.
| Google direct (recommended) | Hostinger Email | |
|---|---|---|
| What you keep | Email, Drive, Docs, Calendar, Meet | Email only |
| Institution security reviews | Strong: required 2-step sign-in, admin and sign-in logs, published security certifications | Weaker: basic mailbox hosting with limited admin controls, harder to defend on vendor questionnaires |
| Monthly cost | $7 to $16.80 per account, depending on plan; same as or less than today | Lower, but a full migration now and likely a second one back to Google later |
| Effort | One request to Wix support | A planned switchover, done by Payton |
| Downtime | None | Little to none if scheduled well |
| Billed by | Google, in the Google Admin console | Hostinger |
These decide which pages get optimized first and what the site leads with. Tap every answer that applies.