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