How to Migrate from Webflow or WordPress to Framer (2025 Migration Guide)

If you’ve been running your website on Webflow or WordPress for a while, you’ve probably felt it: the growing friction of maintaining plugins, dealing with bloated CMS setups, and watching your site slow down. Meanwhile, more founders, marketers, and creative teams are quietly making a move to something fresher: Framer.

In 2025, Framer isn’t just a design tool anymore; it’s becoming the go-to platform for building high-performance, visually stunning websites without the maintenance chaos. Teams love it because it’s fast, intuitive, and empowers designers to publish directly, with no developer bottlenecks, no endless plugin updates.

At CloseFuture, we’ve seen this migration wave firsthand. Businesses are switching to Framer to simplify workflows, speed up publishing, and regain creative control, and we’re here to make that transition seamless. Our team ensures that your migration preserves everything that matters: your SEO rankings, content structure, and design integrity, while enhancing your performance and usability in Framer.

Why Businesses Are Switching to Framer

More teams are realizing that the tools they once loved, WordPress and Webflow, are starting to slow them down. In contrast, Framer offers a refreshing balance of design freedom and technical efficiency that’s winning over founders, marketers, and creative studios alike.

Here’s why so many are making the switch:

Framer Is Faster, Simpler, and More Visual

Framer is built for speed, with no bulky backend or third-party dependencies. It runs on a global CDN, publishes instantly, and gives you lightning-fast page loads. Even better, your team can edit, update, and launch new pages effortlessly. No developer needed, no plugins required.

Reduced Maintenance Overhead

With Framer, you can say goodbye to plugin updates, theme conflicts, and unexpected maintenance headaches. Everything from hosting to SSL to optimization is handled automatically. That means fewer moving parts, less downtime, and more time to focus on growth instead of troubleshooting.

Design Freedom Without Developer Bottlenecks

Framer’s real superpower lies in its design freedom. It lets designers and marketers work directly on a live canvas, bringing ideas to life instantly, without waiting on developer sprints.

At CloseFuture, we help teams replicate and enhance their existing designs directly inside Framer, ensuring every migration feels like an upgrade, not just a rebuild.

WordPress vs Webflow vs Framer: Quick Comparison

If you’re comparing platforms, here’s a quick reality check. Each has its strengths, but if your priority is speed, simplicity, and modern design freedom, Framer is built for today’s creators, not yesterday’s workflows. 

Want a clearer picture? Check out our in-depth comparison of Framer vs Webflow.

Framer bridges the gap between design freedom and technical performance, and CloseFuture ensures seamless migration. Whether you’re coming from a developer-heavy WordPress setup or a complex Webflow workspace, we handle the entire migration so you can focus on growth, not grunt work.

Pre-Migration Checklist: Before You Switch

Before diving into migration mode, it’s worth laying a solid foundation. A well-prepared migration plan minimizes risk, protects your data, and ensures your new Framer site launches smoothly, without SEO drops or broken layouts.

Audit Current Website

Start by auditing your existing site, every page, CMS collection, and SEO element. Look for what’s working, what’s outdated, and what needs rethinking. This helps you avoid carrying old issues into your new setup.

At CloseFuture, we perform a detailed migration audit before every project to make sure everything from redirects to metadata stays intact post-launch.

Backup All Content and Assets

Before touching a line of code or migrating a design, back up all your content, blogs, media files, and metadata. It’s your safety net if anything goes wrong during migration.

We, as a Framer agency, automate the backup and export process to ensure not a single file or post gets lost along the way.

Identify What Needs to Be Rebuilt vs Redesigned

Not every element from your old site should be cloned in Framer. Some layouts, animations, or page structures can (and should) be reimagined to take advantage of Framer’s native capabilities.

CloseFuture’s designers help you reimagine your layout, preserving your brand identity while upgrading the overall user experience and performance.

Migration Steps: How to Move from Webflow/WordPress to Framer

Migrating your site to Framer doesn’t have to be chaotic if you follow a structured process. Here’s how we handle it at CloseFuture to make every migration smooth, SEO-safe, and performance-ready.

Step 1 – Export Content & SEO Data

Start by exporting your content from WordPress or Webflow. This includes posts, categories, media, and metadata. It’s crucial to maintain your URL structure and SEO data to avoid ranking drops after launch.

At CloseFuture, we ensure all 301 redirects, canonical tags, and meta information are properly mapped, so your site’s SEO authority transfers seamlessly.

Step 2 – Recreate or Import Design in Framer

Next, bring your design to life in Framer. You can use your old layout as a foundation or take the opportunity to redesign for Framer’s native features and animations.

Our team uses Framer’s visual canvas to rebuild every page with pixel-perfect precision, improving responsiveness, transitions, and load times along the way.

Step 3 – Set Up CMS & Dynamic Content

If your site includes blogs, resources, or product pages, it’s time to configure Framer CMS.

We set up structured content collections, automate updates, and when needed, integrate external tools like Supabase or Airtable to handle larger, dynamic databases.

Step 4 – SEO & Redirect Implementation

This is where your SEO value is either preserved or lost. We handle all 301 redirects, canonical tags, and Open Graph metadata to ensure your rankings and link equity carry over.

To double-check everything, CloseFuture runs pre- and post-launch SEO audits, so you can migrate confidently without a visibility dip.

Step 5 – Performance Optimization & Launch

Before hitting publish, we fine-tune your Framer site for performance, optimizing load times, testing forms, analytics, and scripts, and verifying Core Web Vitals. Only when everything checks out do we go live.

CloseFuture guarantees a migration without downtime or traffic drops, just a faster, more elegant version of your brand in Framer.

Post-Migration Must-Dos

Once your new Framer site is live, the work isn’t over just yet. A few key post-launch steps ensure your site is fully indexed, performing well, and converting as expected.

Re-index the New Framer Site

Head to Google Search Console and request re-indexing for your new domain or updated URLs. This helps Google recognize your migrated pages quickly and maintain your search visibility.

CloseFuture handles this step as part of every migration, ensuring a smooth handoff between your old and new site.

Test All Forms and Integrations

Double-check that all forms, popups, and integrations (like email tools, CRMs, or analytics scripts) are functioning properly.

Even a small misconfiguration can affect lead tracking or customer communication, so we include it in our final QA checklist before sign-off.

Monitor Analytics and Conversions

For the first 30 days post-launch, keep an eye on your analytics. Track traffic trends, page performance, and conversion rates.

At CloseFuture, our post-launch support covers monitoring, bug fixes, and optimization to ensure everything runs smoothly after migration, so you can focus on growth, not glitches.

Common Migration Challenges (and How CloseFuture Solves Them)

Even with the best plan, migrations can throw curveballs from broken links to design mismatches. The good news? Every common issue has a clear solution when handled strategically. Here’s how CloseFuture tackles the most frequent migration challenges.

Broken Links & Lost SEO Value

Problem: Mismanaged redirects or missing metadata can lead to broken pages and SEO drops after migration.

Solution: CloseFuture uses precise SEO mapping to ensure every URL, meta tag, and redirect aligns perfectly. The result? A 1:1 migration that retains and often improves your search visibility.

Content Formatting Issues

Problem: WordPress or Webflow content blocks sometimes don’t render cleanly inside Framer, breaking layouts or text flow.

Solution: Our team performs manual QA and content rebuilds to adapt everything to Framer’s native structure. You get clean, consistent layouts that look great across devices.

Redesign Scope Creep

Problem: During migration, teams often spot opportunities to “just tweak” designs, and the scope quietly expands mid-project.

Solution: CloseFuture conducts detailed discovery sessions before development to define the scope, align on goals, and prevent mid-project chaos. That way, you get clarity, control, and an on-time launch.

Why Choose CloseFuture for Framer Migration

Migrating to Framer isn’t just about moving your site; it’s about upgrading your entire digital experience. At CloseFuture, we handle every detail so your business transitions smoothly and comes out stronger on the other side.

End-to-End Migration Expertise

From the initial content export to the final Framer setup, we manage every technical, design, and SEO step seamlessly. You get a fully functional, optimized Framer site without lifting a finger;  just approve, review, and launch.

SEO-Safe, Pixel-Perfect Results

We guarantee no ranking loss during migration. Your URLs, metadata, and site structure are carefully preserved, while your new Framer site benefits from faster speed and better technical SEO. It’s the same brand identity, now performing at its peak.

Design Enhancement During Migration

Why settle for a 1:1 copy when migration can be an upgrade? Our designers use Framer’s modern capabilities to refresh visuals, streamline layouts, and boost performance, turning your migration into a design leap forward.

Dedicated Support Team

Your journey doesn’t end at launch. Our dedicated support team provides ongoing optimization, analytics tracking, and feature updates to ensure your site continues to evolve.

Migrate confidently with CloseFuture, your expert partner for Framer transitions.

Final Thoughts

Migrating from Webflow or WordPress to Framer isn’t just a technical decision; it’s a move toward a faster, simpler, and more design-driven future. You gain full creative control, better site performance, and a workflow that empowers your team instead of slowing it down.

With CloseFuture, that migration becomes more than just a switch; it’s an upgrade in every sense. From preserving your SEO to improving your design consistency and site scalability, we handle the details so you can focus on the bigger picture: growth.

“Book a Framer migration consultation with CloseFuture today.”