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Careful URL mapping
Important URLs are mapped and redirects tested to protect traffic and make the move easy to follow.
Website Migration Services
Moving your website to a better platform should not cost you traffic, rankings, or sleep. I handle the migration so your business keeps running; and your new site performs better than the old one ever did.
What you get
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Process
How I migrate a website without breaking anything
The migration process runs in parallel with your live site; zero downtime. Phase 1: crawl and map every URL, every image, every redirect. Phase 2: rebuild the content structure in Webflow CMS. Phase 3: apply the design (either a refresh or a direct port). Phase 4: test every link, every form, every page on staging. Phase 5: switch DNS and monitor for 48 hours. If anything breaks, I am still watching.
Before any migration, a thorough audit ensures nothing gets missed. See the website audit page for the pre-migration audit.
Platforms
WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify; I have migrated them all
Every platform exports differently. WordPress gives you an XML file with posts, pages, and media; but the taxonomy and ACF fields need manual mapping. Wix and Squarespace are closed systems; you get a sitemap and a prayer. I have scripts for each, so the heavy lifting is automated, not manual. The content lands in Webflow CMS collections structured the way your team needs them, not the way the export file organised them.
For what your new Webflow site can do that your old platform could not, see the Webflow developer overview.
SEO
SEO preservation: why most migrations lose 30% of traffic and how I prevent it
The #1 migration failure is URL structure changes without proper 301 redirects. Google treats every changed URL as a new page; zero authority, zero rankings. I map every single URL from your old site to its new equivalent, implement redirects at the server level (not JavaScript), and submit the new sitemap within hours of launch. The second failure: missing schema. If your old site had review stars in search results and the new one does not, your CTR drops even if rankings hold. I migrate your schema alongside your content.
For the full SEO and conversion strategy that keeps your rankings intact post-migration, see SEO and CRO.
After Launch
After migration: maintenance, optimisation, and the next phase
Migration is not the end; it is the beginning of having a site on a platform you can actually use. Webflow gives you visual editing, fast hosting, and a CMS your team can manage without a developer. After launch, I hand over admin access, train your team, and offer ongoing maintenance for updates, new pages, and performance monitoring. Most clients keep me on retainer because they realise how much faster they can move with Webflow; the migration was just the unlock.
For ongoing support after your migration is complete, see Webflow maintenance.
Migration
A migration process that keeps your business running.
Audit and map
Crawl your current site, map every URL and piece of content, identify redirects needed.
Rebuild and test
Content migrated to Webflow CMS, design applied, every link and form tested on staging.
Launch and monitor
DNS switch, 301 redirects verified, sitemap submitted, 48-hour monitoring window.
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Testimonials
What clients say
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
"As I grow in my business, I need services to grow with, Derrick is that service when it comes to my website. He is patient, listens and takes onboard the changes I want in a timely manner. My website changes and develops with the needs of my clients and my offer which is great. He also brings new ideas and perspectives in how to improve and grow in line with my goals and business needs. I look forward seeing how this new phase develops."
Karin Young
Psychotherapist · Karin Counselling
"Derrick has been a great help in getting our SaaS website up and running. He is very knowledgeable in Webflow and was able to help us get the most out of the platform. His design skills are excellent and he was able to create a custom function-filled website that looks great and operates perfectly. I would highly recommend Derrick to anyone looking for a web designer who knows his stuff!"
Taita Ngetich
CEO · Synnefa
"Derrick is just great to work with! He's super fast, always responds in a timely manner, and is very flexible with last-minute requests. His Webflow development skills are rock solid and he has no problems keeping up with the fast pace of early-stage startups."
Carla Nassisi
Growth · Briink
"It has been a pleasure to work with Derrick! He delivered a pixel-perfect website for LLI, which not only looks and performs well but is also very organised and simple to maintain! During the process, he had the patience to clear all the incoming doubts that occurred when we were transitioning from one platform to another, and he not only delivered a great site but also tutorials on how to manage it."
Isabelle Krauze
UX Lead · LLInformatics
"Derrick is a gem of a person and a wealth of knowledge. He was so patient and helpful when explaining the more intricate parts of Webflow and bouncing around different possible solutions. He really knows the ins and outs of Webflow — it's no wonder that he's a certified Webflow Expert! I'm looking forward to the day when I get to work with him again."
Diana Donaldson
CEO · Be Indigo
"Derrick helped us redesign and build our site on Webflow and we couldn't be more pleased with the entire project. Derrick is very easy to communicate with, fast and efficient, and takes time to ask questions and provide suggestions where necessary. He has a great balance of technical and visual knowledge, which helped us build a fast, SEO-optimized site that looks great and is on-brand. Would happily hire Derrick again!"
Eliza Gerland
Strategic Marketer · UFODrive
"Derrick and his team were wonderful to work with and helped us a lot with launching multiple Webflow projects in addition to doing a full website backend revamp. Recommend him to anyone!"
Liza Moiseeva
CMO · Commons
"Derrick and his colleague were tasked with helping to implement new designs for our Home and Product pages on our website. We had a super tight deadline and they took it in their stride. Their communication throughout the project was great and the results were fantastic. Would highly recommend."
Marcus Vitelli
Brand Executive · Flexciton
"Derrick translated our ideas into visually stunning designs. He took our vision for Mirador Local's online presence and brought it to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking a talented and reliable designer for their next project."
Gerry White
Global Growth · Mirador
"Derrick has a solid and broad understanding of Webflow and has delivered huge improvements to our website."
Tim Sater
Marketing Lead · Provenance
"Derrick and his team did a great job building our marketing site and leaving us with the tools to sustainably iterate on our website. They didn't stop until the site perfectly matched our design vision. We would definitely work with them again!"
John Outwater
Data Visualization · Renoster
"Derrick made our vision a reality, he's simply a brilliant website developer. We're incredibly happy with the results, which match the designs. If you're a startup or scale-up looking for an excellent web developer to turn your ideas into reality, look no further!!"
Ben Leftley
Senior Delivery Manager · Unmind
"It was great working with Derrick’s team! Communication was smooth and the website ideation, design and development were executed well without much hiccups. Will highly recommend for your website projects! :)"
Indra Basak
Marketing · PreciX
"Derrick was conscientious, efficient and delivered on time. Communication was effective and they really understood the issues at hand. He ultimately delivered a professional looking website that exceeded expectations."
Miles Owen
Head of Digital · FMpay
Have something to build or improve?
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Need a website or app built, improved, managed or automated? Tell me what is getting in the way and I'll get back the same working day.
Website Migration FAQs
Common questions about migrating your website to Webflow without losing traffic, rankings, or data.
2-4 weeks depending on page count and complexity. The process runs in parallel with your live site so there is zero downtime during the migration itself.
Not if done right. I preserve URL structures, implement proper 301 redirects, migrate all schema markup, and submit the new sitemap immediately. Most clients see rankings hold steady within 2-3 weeks.
WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow-to-Webflow, and custom CMS platforms. If it has a sitemap or content export, I can migrate it.
A typical migration (20-50 pages, CMS setup, redirect mapping, design port) ranges from £2,500-£5,000. Book a call with your current URL for a fixed quote.
Yes; and it is the best time to do it. Since the content is being rebuilt anyway, applying a fresh design adds minimal cost and you launch with a site that looks and performs better than the old one ever did.
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