Why migrate away from an old platform
A site on WordPress, Tilda, Wix, or Bitrix eventually hits a ceiling: it slows down, becomes expensive to maintain, indexes poorly, and can no longer do what the business needs. Migrating to clean code and a Headless CMS solves these problems:
- Speed. Old platforms carry a lot of unnecessary code and plugins. A code-based site serves static files with ideal Core Web Vitals - load times improve dramatically.
- SEO. Speed and clean markup directly affect rankings. After migration the site indexes better and moves up in search results.
- Maintenance cost. No expensive hosting for a heavy CMS, no monthly builder subscription, no constant plugin updates.
- Limits and control. Builders restrict the number of pages, features, and customization. With your own code there are no limits - you build exactly what you need.
- No vendor lock-in. The site belongs to you, not the platform. It cannot be "switched off" by a plan change, and it is not tied to a single vendor.
What is preserved during migration
Migration is a transfer, not a rebuild with losses. We preserve everything that matters for your business and search rankings:
| What we keep | How |
|---|---|
| SEO rankings | 301 redirects from old URLs, preserved URL structure, migrated meta tags and headings |
| All content | Texts, images, pages, blog articles - migrated automatically or manually with verification |
| Structure and navigation | Page map and section logic stay the same (or improved by agreement) |
| Design | Transferred as-is or redesigned simultaneously - your choice |
What improves after migration
| Parameter | Before (old platform) | After (clean code + Headless) |
|---|---|---|
| Load speed | Slow, poor Core Web Vitals | Instant static delivery |
| Maintenance cost | Expensive hosting / subscription | Cheap static hosting |
| Flexibility | Platform limits | Any logic and integrations |
| Security | Plugin vulnerabilities / platform dependency | No server-side CMS - nothing to break |
How the migration works
Migration is a managed process with clear stages:
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Audit of current site | Count pages, assess content, document URL structure and SEO data |
| Content transfer | Export texts and media, move to the new stack, verify every page |
| Design or redesign | Transfer the current look or update the design by agreement |
| Redirects and SEO | Set up 301s from old addresses, migrate meta, verify indexation |
| Launch | Switch the domain, run tests, monitor rankings after migration |
Cost and timeline
Migration to a modern platform starts at 1200 EUR. Cost and timeline depend on site volume, content complexity, and whether a redesign is included. A small site takes about a week; a large corporate site takes 3-6 weeks. We lock in an exact quote after a short audit of your current site.
Migration vs. building from scratch
If you already have a working site and need to move it to a modern stack - that is a migration. If you do not have a site yet or want a completely new project - see website development from scratch. Already on a modern stack but loading slowly? - we also offer a separate site speed optimization service.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my search rankings after the migration?
No. Preserving SEO is a key part of every migration. We keep the URL structure or set up 301 redirects from old addresses to new ones, migrate meta tags, headings, and content structure. Search engines see that pages changed technology rather than disappeared, so rankings are preserved - and often improve due to the speed boost.
How much does migration cost?
Migration to a modern platform starts from 1200 EUR. The final price depends on site volume (number of pages), content complexity and integrations, and whether a redesign is included. We lock in an exact quote after a short audit of your current site.
How long does migration take?
A small landing page or brochure site takes about a week. A corporate site with many pages and integrations takes 3-6 weeks. Timeline depends on content volume and whether a redesign is happening simultaneously. Exact timelines are fixed in the quote before we start.
Will you migrate all the content?
Yes. We migrate all texts, images, pages, blog articles, and section structure. For large sites with hundreds of pages we use automated export and import; for smaller sites we migrate manually with per-page verification. Nothing is lost.
Will the new site be faster?
Yes, noticeably. Old platforms (WordPress with plugins, site builders) load a lot of unnecessary code. A site on clean code and Headless CMS serves static files with ideal Core Web Vitals - load times improve dramatically, boosting both behavioral metrics and rankings.