### What You Might Lose - Advanced CMS features: Framer’s lack of built-in CMS means content-heavy or blog-driven sites may require external solutions, losing some editorial simplicity. - Structured design guardrails: Users accustomed to Webflow’s enforced hierarchy and responsive controls may find Framer’s freeform approach requires more manual work for consistency. - Community & resources: Webflow’s ecosystem is broader, with more third-party plugins and support content.

### Step-by-Step Migration Process 1. Discovery & Planning

- Audit your current Webflow site: content, CMS collections, custom code, third-party integrations, SEO settings, and analytics.

- Identify which features map directly to Framer and which need new solutions.

2. Design Replication & Enhancement

- Recreate layouts in Framer, leveraging Figma imports and Framer’s animation capabilities.

- Enhance visual storytelling and user interactions where needed.

3. Content Migration

- If you have a large CMS, plan for structured data export from Webflow and import into Framer, or connect to external headless CMS tools.

- Preserve all meta tags, alt text, and URL structures for SEO continuity.

4. SEO Preservation

- Re-implement redirects, canonical tags, and structured data.

- Migrate sitemaps and analytics.

5. Testing & QA

- Test on all devices, browsers, and screen sizes.

- Validate performance and SEO (Core Web Vitals, indexability).

6. Launch with Zero Downtime

- Set up Framer hosting and DNS routing for a seamless switchover.

- Monitor closely post-launch for any SEO or UX issues.

### Technical Considerations - CMS Migration: Webflow’s CMS is robust and tightly integrated; Framer lacks direct CMS, so expect to use third-party tools (e.g., Airtable, Notion) or static content. - Custom Code & Integrations: Custom JavaScript, form handlers, or membership features may need reimplementation or external service integration. - SEO: Careful handling of meta tags, open graph, schema, and URL slugs is essential to maintain rankings. - Responsiveness: Framer gives greater flexibility but requires more manual breakpoint setup compared to Webflow’s built-in controls. - Analytics & Tracking: Webflow’s integrations are broader; in Framer, plan for custom GA/analytics setup.

### Cost and Timeline - AGR STUDIO migrations start at $5,000, with a typical timeline of 4-6 weeks for most sites. - More complex sites (large CMS, advanced interactions, custom logic) may require additional planning and budget.

### Real Insights from Webflow Users Many Webflow clients cite frustration with the steep learning curve, the challenge of managing advanced animations, and high ongoing costs as reasons to explore Framer. Those who switch report faster design cycles, improved site performance, and a more enjoyable workflow—especially if they’re already working in Figma or value visual storytelling. However, users with large, dynamic blogs or multi-editor requirements sometimes prefer Webflow’s structured CMS and editorial tools.

### When Migration Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t) - Makes sense if:

- You want more creative control, better animations, and work primarily with static or portfolio-style content.

- Your team prefers Figma-like workflows and rapid iteration.

- Performance and Core Web Vitals are priorities.

- Doesn’t make sense if:

- Your site depends on a complex CMS, e-commerce, or multi-editor access.

- You require granular SEO controls or have deep integration needs that Framer doesn’t natively support.