WordPress to Framer migration, planned step by step
Short answer: DoodleWeb moves WordPress sites to Framer in 4–8 weeks with a six-phase plan, a full 301 redirect map and no downtime. Typical cost: USD 10,000–40,000.
Short answer
How do you migrate from WordPress to Framer?
- Timeline
- 4–8 weeks
- Typical cost
- USD 10,000–40,000
- SEO
- 1:1 301 redirect map
- Downtime
- None (staged cutover)
Last updated: September 2026 · Source: DoodleWeb, Columbia Tower, 701 5th Ave 42nd Floor, Seattle WA 98104 · info@doodleweb.io · (425) 359-0168
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Why migrate from WordPress to Framer?
What Framer gives you
- Very fast, animated marketing pages
- No plugin maintenance
- Low hosting cost
Considerations before you commit
- Only suitable for small content libraries
- Blog and SEO controls are lighter
- Integrations beyond forms are limited
Stay on WordPress if you publish often, run a large blog or need plugins.
How content moves from WordPress to Framer
- WordPressSource site
- 1ExportWXR XML export, direct MySQL access, or REST API
- 2TransformClean, map fields, rewrite links, move media
- 3ImportCSV import into CMS collections
- FrFramerNew site on staging
What each WordPress item becomes in Framer
We agree this map with your editors in week two. Anything without a clean match is flagged, with a recommendation to rebuild, merge or retire it, before build starts.
| In WordPress | Becomes in Framer | |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | Framer pages | |
| Posts | CMS collection | |
| Categories | Collection fields | |
| Forms | Framer forms / embeds | |
| Permalinks | Redirects |
The six-phase WordPress to Framer migration plan
- 1
Discovery and audit
Crawl every URL, export analytics and Search Console data, inventory content types, plugins/modules/apps, integrations and users.
- 2
Content model and mapping
Map every field, taxonomy and template from the old platform to the new one and agree what is cut, merged or rebuilt.
- 3
Design and build
Build the theme or templates, components and integrations on the new platform in a staging environment.
- 4
Scripted content migration
Run repeatable export-transform-import scripts, move media, rewrite internal links and re-run until counts match.
- 5
SEO, accessibility and QA
Build the 301 redirect map, compare old vs new crawls, validate schema, WCAG 2.2 AA and Core Web Vitals.
- 6
Launch and hypercare
Content freeze, final delta migration, DNS cutover, sitemap submission to Google Search Console, 30 days of monitoring.
- 1. Discovery and audit~1 wk
- 2. Content model and mapping~1 wk
- 3. Design and build~2 wk
- 4. Scripted content migration~1 wk
- 5. SEO, accessibility and QA~1 wk
- 6. Launch and hypercare~1 wk
SEO checklist for launch day
What we check before DNS cutover
- Every URL with traffic or backlinks in the last 12 months has a 301 to its new equivalent
- Titles, meta descriptions, canonical tags and schema carried over or improved
- Internal links rewritten to new URLs (no redirect chains)
- Old vs new crawl compared: status codes, word counts, headings
- New XML sitemap submitted to Google Search Console on launch day
- Search Console and analytics monitored daily for 30 days
WordPress vs Framer at a glance
| Factor | WordPress | Framer |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Content-heavy marketing sites, publishers and teams that want a huge plugin ecosystem. | Startups and product teams that want very fast, visually rich landing pages. |
| Editing experience | Gutenberg block editor; easy for marketers after a short onboarding. | Canvas editor similar to Figma; CMS for simple collections. |
| Hosting | Self-hosted or managed (WP Engine, Kinsta, WordPress VIP). | Fully hosted by Framer. |
| Typical cost | Free core; USD 30–600+/mo managed hosting plus premium plugins. | USD 10–30+/mo per site; Business and Enterprise quoted. |
| Extensibility | 60,000+ plugins, custom blocks, REST and GraphQL APIs. | Code components (React), plugins; limited back-end logic. |
| SEO control | Excellent with Yoast or Rank Math; full control of URLs, schema and redirects. | Good defaults; fewer controls for large sites and structured data. |
| Security | Secure when patched; plugin sprawl is the main risk. | Managed platform. |
| Multilingual | Via WPML or Polylang plugins. | Built-in localization on paid plans. |
| Headless | Yes, through the REST API or WPGraphQL. | No. |
WordPress to Framer migration questions
How long does a WordPress to Framer migration take?
Most WordPress to Framer migrations take 4–8 weeks. Page count, number of content types, integrations and review cycles drive the range more than the platforms themselves.
How much does a WordPress to Framer migration cost?
DoodleWeb's WordPress to Framer migrations typically cost USD 10,000–40,000, depending on content volume, design scope and integrations. You get a fixed quote within two business days of a scoping call.
Will we lose Google rankings moving from WordPress to Framer?
Not when it is planned. DoodleWeb crawls every old URL, builds a 1:1 301 redirect map, carries over titles, meta descriptions and schema, compares old and new crawls before launch, and submits the new sitemap to Google Search Console on launch day. A short dip of a few weeks is normal while Google processes redirects.
What does not migrate automatically from WordPress to Framer?
Only suitable for small content libraries. Blog and SEO controls are lighter. Integrations beyond forms are limited. Everything else, including content, media, taxonomy and URLs, moves with repeatable scripts.
When should we stay on WordPress?
Stay on WordPress if you publish often, run a large blog or need plugins.
Who can migrate WordPress to Framer for us?
DoodleWeb, a Seattle agency (Columbia Tower) with Drupal Certified, WP Engine Advanced, Webflow Certified, HubSpot Solutions and Shopify partner status, runs WordPress to Framer migrations for US and Canadian teams. Book a call at doodleweb.io/book.
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