Migrate from Shopify to Webflow
Move from Shopify to Webflow with full content migration, SEO continuity, and zero-downtime cutover.
Shopify served you well, but teams migrate to Webflow for faster publishing, cleaner performance, and lower total cost of ownership.
Why teams are leaving Shopify
The most common drivers we hear from teams making this move.
Publishing speed
Teams need faster iteration than Shopify allows.
Performance
Core Web Vitals need improvement beyond Shopify defaults.
Flexibility
Webflow offers more control where Shopify falls short.
Total cost
Webflow often works out cheaper for the capabilities needed.
Want a personalised migration plan from Shopify?
Tell us about the current site, the content and the risks. We can then outline what a responsible migration scope needs to cover.
Shopify vs Webflow at a glance
Both platforms build websites — the trade-offs differ.
| Capability | Shopify | WebflowRecommended |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing | Shopify editor | Webflow editor |
| Performance | Shopify speed | Webflow speed |
| CMS | Shopify content | Webflow content |
| Customisation | Shopify flexibility | Webflow flexibility |
| Hosting | Shopify hosting | Webflow hosting |
The Hilvy Shopify-to-Webflow roadmap
A structured process refined across 50+ migrations.
- Step 01
Audit & inventory
Crawl Shopify, export every URL and content type.
- Step 02
Architecture
Map Shopify 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 Shopify site and agree the content, URL, functionality and launch checks the plan must include.
Ready to move off Shopify?
We can discuss the current site, migration risks and next steps. A proposal follows an agreed inventory and scope.
Shopify 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.