Migrate from Cargo to Webflow
Move from Cargo to Webflow with full content migration, SEO continuity, and zero-downtime cutover.
Cargo served you well, but teams migrate to Webflow for faster publishing, cleaner performance, and lower total cost of ownership.
Why teams are leaving Cargo
The most common drivers we hear from teams making this move.
Publishing speed
Teams need faster iteration than Cargo allows.
Performance
Core Web Vitals need improvement beyond Cargo defaults.
Flexibility
Webflow offers more control where Cargo falls short.
Total cost
Webflow often works out cheaper for the capabilities needed.
Want a personalised migration plan from Cargo?
Tell us about the current site, the content and the risks. We can then outline what a responsible migration scope needs to cover.
Cargo vs Webflow at a glance
Both platforms build websites — the trade-offs differ.
| Capability | Cargo | WebflowRecommended |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing | Cargo editor | Webflow editor |
| Performance | Cargo speed | Webflow speed |
| CMS | Cargo content | Webflow content |
| Customisation | Cargo flexibility | Webflow flexibility |
| Hosting | Cargo hosting | Webflow hosting |
The Hilvy Cargo-to-Webflow roadmap
A structured process refined across 50+ migrations.
- Step 01
Audit & inventory
Crawl Cargo, export every URL and content type.
- Step 02
Architecture
Map Cargo content into Webflow models.
- Step 03
Core templates
Rebuild highest-traffic pages first.
- Step 04
Content migration
Bulk migrate all content via API.
- Step 05
SEO & redirects
Full 301 map, schema, sitemap, integrations.
- Step 06
Cutover
DNS cutover, 30-day monitoring, editor training.
Plan the migration with a clear scope
We can review the current Cargo site and agree the content, URL, functionality and launch checks the plan must include.
Ready to move off Cargo?
We can discuss the current site, migration risks and next steps. A proposal follows an agreed inventory and scope.
Cargo to Webflow — FAQ
Your project is in the right hands
A wealth of experience across a range of disciplines — from front-end development and backend engineering to QA, strategy, and beyond.