How to Switch from WordPress to Webflow: A Step-by-Step Guide

For those seeking a reliable, user-friendly platform, Webflow provides a seamless alternative to WordPress and third-party hosting providers. With Webflow, you can build and host your site all in one place, with just a few clicks. This guide offers resources to help you migrate to Webflow from WordPress.

Why Switch to Webflow? 

Webflow offers a comprehensive, all-in-one platform designed to give users and businesses complete control over their website design, content management, and performance—all without the need for plugins or external hosting providers. 

Advantages of choosing Webflow: 

• No dependency on plugins: Webflow eliminates the need for third-party plugins, reducing security risks and simplifying updates. 
• Integrated hosting: Webflow’s built-in, high-performance hosting ensures fast and reliable site delivery without needing an external service. 
• Visual design: With Webflow, you can design and customize your website with ease, without coding experience. 
• Visual-first CMS: Webflow’s CMS allows you to manage content effortlessly, making it simple to publish updates and maintain control over your website’s structure. You can even edit CMS content visually!

How to Migrate from WordPress to Webflow

While migrating from WordPress to Webflow involves several steps, our resources are designed to make the process as smooth and manageable as possible.

Step 1: Export Wordpress content

Here’s a detailed guide to kick off the migration process: Migrate from WordPress to Webflow CMS

Step 2: Import media

Import media into your site — check out our Assets panel article.

You can also bulk import assets via a CSV file. For more information, refer to our Import/export Collection content article and our CSV import/export video.

Step 3: Design

Use our templates or Made in Webflow as a starting point.

Or, if  if you’d like to learn how to use Webflow from scratch:

• Intro to the Webflow Designer
• Webflow canvas overview
• Webflow 101 course

Alternatively, if you’ve designed your site in Figma, check out these resources:

• Figma to Webflow plugin
• Figma to Webflow app

Step 4: SEO

You’ll also likely need to make some SEO considerations. Below are some helpful resources:

• Set 301 redirects to maintain SEO ranking
• Import 301 redirects
• Add SEO title and meta description
• SEO fundamentals - Webflow University Course
• SEO and Webflow: the essential guide

Step 5: Publish

After your site is complete, you’re ready to publish! Learn how to publish in our Publishing overview article.

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