Migration Process: Key Stages
1️⃣ Analyzing the Current Squarespace Site
• Review the overall structure: pages, galleries, blogs, and product pages.
• Identify custom code blocks, forms, and integrations.
• Take note of template-based design constraints you want to leave behind.
2️⃣ Content & Functionality Audit
• Inventory all pages, blog posts, galleries, and embedded assets.
• Decide which content stays, gets rewritten, or can be removed.
• Document SEO elements like URLs, meta titles/descriptions, and alt text.
3️⃣ Designing the New Structure in Webflow
• Build a custom structure from scratch without relying on templates.
• Create a design system and reusable components in Webflow.
• Map blog content, team pages, testimonials, and other dynamic items to Webflow CMS.
4️⃣ Content & Asset Migration
• Manually copy content and images from Squarespace into Webflow.
• Rebuild galleries and blog layouts to match or improve UX.
• Set up Webflow CMS collections for structured content.
5️⃣ Testing & Optimization
• Preview layouts across screen sizes and browsers.
• Ensure SEO tags, Open Graph data, and redirects are in place.
• Improve speed and responsiveness with Webflow’s performance tools.
6️⃣ Final Launch & Go-Live Preparation
• Connect your custom domain and configure SSL.
• Map 301 redirects from old Squarespace URLs.
• Train your team to manage and update content in Webflow.