Wordpress to Webflow Migration

WordPress is powerful - but for most brands, it's become a maintenance burden with too many plugins, too many vulnerabilities, and too much friction. I migrate your site to Webflow and give your team their time back.

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Satisfaction guaranteed.

I work until you love the final product.

One man, full-service.

Everything modern businesses need, done right the first time.

Fast turnaround.

Launch in weeks, not months.

WordPress Was Built for Blogs. Your Business Has Moved On.

WordPress powers a huge portion of the web, but for modern marketing teams and growing brands, it's become more of a liability than an asset. Between plugin conflicts, security vulnerabilities, constant updates, and developer dependency for even basic changes, WordPress eats time and budget that should be going toward growth. There's a better way - and it starts with Webflow.

We spend more time maintaining our WordPress site than actually using it."

Core updates, plugin updates, security patches, broken themes - WordPress maintenance is practically a part-time job that produces zero revenue.

"Our site keeps getting hacked or flagged for security issues."

WordPress is the most targeted CMS on the internet. With each new plugin, your attack surface grows. Webflow's managed hosting eliminates the entire security maintenance problem.

"Nothing is easy to change. We need a developer for everything."

If updating a homepage hero or launching a landing page requires a developer ticket, your website is actively slowing your marketing team down. That's not how it has to work.

What you get

Turn your website into a growth asset

Deliverable 1

Website strategy workshop

We analyze your funnel, competitors, positioning, and conversion data to define messaging hierarchy, page structure, and the systems you'll need. You'll know exactly what each page needs to achieve, and why, before we touch design.

Clarity / 90-minute deep strategy workshop
Autonomy / 60-minute structure alignment workshop

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Deliverable 2

Conversion-optimized design

Your strategy becomes high-fidelity design, structured for conversion, not just aesthetics. Each page system includes custom layouts, component design, and a complete messaging framework with copy direction, structure, and guidance your team or copywriter can execute immediately.

Clarity / Design with messaging framework system
Autonomy / Design following existing messaging structure

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Deliverable 3

Website developed in Webflow

Your website built so marketing can run it. Component-based system, intuitive CMS structure, and page templates your team can duplicate and launch without touching code. No more dev tickets for landing pages.

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Deliverable 4

Handoff with live walkthrough

Live workshop to setup your team for success with Webflow and all connected platforms (tier dependent), plus lifetime access to recorded guides, component documentation, and workflows. Your team leaves knowing exactly how to launch pages, update content, and maintain the system independently.

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Ditch the patch-worked Wordpress templates for a custom growth-optimized Webflow website.

You've outgrown the Wordpress template and collection of plugins that have gotten you this far. It's time to move to a fully custom-built Webflow site that's designed from the ground up to optimize for conversions.

Eliminate the Plugin Problem for Good

Most WordPress sites are held together by a patchwork of third-party plugins that conflict with each other, slow down load times, and require constant updates. Webflow handles forms, animations, CMS, SEO, and eCommerce natively — meaning your site is leaner, faster, and far more secure from day one.

Your Rankings Stay Intact

A WordPress to Webflow migration done wrong can tank your search rankings overnight. I treat your SEO equity as the asset it is - with meticulous redirect mapping, preserved metadata, structured data integrity, and a post-launch indexing protocol to make sure Google sees your new site exactly as intended.

Freedom for Your Marketing Team

After migration, your marketing team can update pages, publish blog content, and launch landing pages directly in Webflow - without opening a ticket, touching a plugin, or waiting on a developer. The operational freedom that comes with Webflow is, for most clients, the biggest ROI they don't expect.

43%

Of all websites on the internet run on WordPress - making it the most targeted CMS platform for cyberattacks and plugin vulnerabilities

56%

Increase in form fills reported by Walker Dunlop after switching to Webflow from a legacy CMS platform

$6M

In annual cost savings reported by Orangetheory Fitness after migrating to Webflow - reinvested into optimization and growth

Stop Maintaining a Website. Start Using One.

The goal of a website isn't to consume your team's time - it's to generate results. When your WordPress site stops being a tool and starts being a chore, it's time to move to a platform that works for you. Webflow gives your team the speed, security, and autonomy to focus on what actually moves the needle.

Why WordPress-Weary Brands Are Making the Switch to Webflow

The average WordPress site uses 20+ plugins — each one a potential security vulnerability, performance bottleneck, and compatibility nightmare.

WordPress requires constant maintenance: core updates, plugin updates, theme conflicts, and security patches that eat into your team's time and budget.

Webflow replaces the functionality of most WordPress plugins natively — including forms, CMS, animations, SEO controls, and eCommerce — without the technical overhead.

Webflow's hosting is faster, more secure, and more reliable than the shared hosting most WordPress sites run on.

Marketing teams that migrate from WordPress to Webflow consistently report faster campaign execution, lower maintenance costs, and less reliance on developers for everyday updates.

The Process

How it Works

Heading WordPress Audit & Content Inventory

I conduct a full audit of your WordPress site - pages, posts, plugins, custom fields, media library, and SEO data - and document everything needed for a complete migration.

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Content Migration & CMS Mapping

Your WordPress content is migrated and restructured into Webflow's CMS architecture - including custom post types, categories, and dynamic content - so nothing is lost and everything scales.

Webflow Design & Development

Your site is rebuilt in Webflow with improved visual design, cleaner code, and a faster, more scalable architecture - purpose-built for your brand and your team's workflow.

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"James proved to be an extremely driven and creative individual with an excellent eye for design and a willingness to assist in multiple facets. He was a great addition to the team and has all the tools to succeed wherever he goes next."

Bret Giles, Co-Founder of Sitewire and Professor of Marketing at Arizona State University

SEO Migration & Redirect Mapping

All existing URLs, meta data, and structured content are mapped to Webflow equivalents with 301 redirects in place. Your SEO equity is protected throughout the entire transition.

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Testing, DNS Transfer & Launch

Full QA across devices and browsers, DNS cutover management, Google Search Console resubmission, and a post-launch performance review to ensure a clean, successful go-live.

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Stop Maintaining a Website. Start Using One.

Full plugin replacement. Webflow handles natively what WordPress needs 20+ plugins to do

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Complete SEO protection. Every redirect mapped, every ranking signal preserved

Complex CMS migration. Custom post types, taxonomies, and dynamic content fully rebuilt in Webflow

Managed, secure hosting. No more security patches, plugin vulnerabilities, or server management

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about my services, how the process works, turnaround time & more.

How is your approach to AI marketing different?

Most AI consultants focus on prompts and tools. I focus on strategy, systems, and competitive advantage. My approach is grounded in my research starting with my thesis in 2018, and has been fleshed out through hands-on AI implementation in the real-world.

Can you help our team use AI without damaging our brand image?

Yes. One of the biggest risks with AI-generated content is brand dilution. I build guardrails, brand-trained prompt systems, and content governance frameworks that preserve tone, positioning, and creative integrity.

Do you implement AI tools directly, or just provide strategy?

Both. I provide high-level AI marketing strategy as well as hands-on implementation support. This includes designing AI-assisted content systems, marketing automation workflows, and brand-safe AI deployment guidelines. The level of involvement depends on your team’s internal capabilities.

Do you offer workshops or team training on AI in marketing?

Yes. I offer executive briefings, marketing team workshops, and customized AI training sessions. These sessions cover practical AI implementation, marketing automation, content strategy, and ethical AI deployment. Workshops can be virtual or in-person.

How does the process work from start to finish?

Depending on the service package, a typical project will be completed in 2-6 weeks. Complex deliverables, such as custom AI systems and/or enterprise website design may take a bit longer. To get a specific estimate, schedule a discovery call with me.