Migrating from Gatsby to Webflow involves moving from a static, code-driven framework to a visual, component-based platform built for marketers. The process usually includes rebuilding your site design in Webflow, migrating your CMS data (if applicable), and ensuring all dynamic behavior is replicated using Webflow’s native features.

Gatsby’s reliance on developers means you’ll likely need a more manual transition, but Flow Ninja can handle everything for you. Schedule a free migration consultation to get a clear roadmap tailored to your project.

One of the biggest hurdles is translating custom-coded layouts, templates, and GraphQL-based data structures into Webflow’s visual CMS. Gatsby sites are often tightly coupled to developer logic, so making the site editable and scalable in Webflow requires thoughtful planning.

There’s also the standard migration complexity: ensuring no broken links, clean redirects, and SEO continuity. Without professional guidance, things like metadata, image optimization, and schema can get lost. Flow Ninja makes sure nothing slips through the cracks.

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If done carelessly, yes. But if done right, no. Gatsby is known for performance and SEO-friendliness, but Webflow can achieve the same (and often better) results when implemented well.

We ensure your site’s SEO foundation is preserved by recreating structured data, redirecting legacy URLs, and optimizing performance from day one. We also track performance post-launch to prevent ranking drops and catch technical issues early.

Our approach starts with a full audit of your current Gatsby site: its structure, SEO setup, CMS (if headless), and performance. Then we translate that into a Webflow-native version, replicating design, functionality, and technical standards using visual tools that empower your marketing team. We bring together developers, designers, and SEO experts to ensure nothing gets lost in translation. Book a call with us and we’ll show you how our Gatsby-to-Webflow process works in detail.

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Yes, as we don’t just migrate, we scale. Our team can help you roll out campaign landing pages, update CMS logic, refine conversion flows, integrate with your MarTech stack, and improve SEO visibility long after launch. Unlike Gatsby, where everything depends on developers, Webflow gives you freedom, and Flow Ninja helps you use it strategically.

Many Gatsby sites use a headless CMS like Contentful or Sanity. In such cases, we map your content models and recreate them in Webflow CMS. For hardcoded or Markdown-based content, we manually extract, clean, and import it into structured Webflow collections. This not only maintains your current content, but gives your team the tools to manage it independently, without touching code again.

Gatsby is fast, but only if it’s maintained properly. Webflow delivers consistent performance without the need for complex build pipelines, manual deployments, or constant dev attention. It also comes with secure global hosting, SSL, and tools to implement accessibility standards. With Flow Ninja, we’ll ensure your new Webflow site is fast, compliant, and stable, without the ops overhead.

For simpler static Gatsby sites, migrations can take 3–4 weeks. For larger projects with complex CMS structures, headless content, or extensive SEO requirements, expect 6–10 weeks. We always tailor our estimates based on your current setup. Book a free consultation to get an accurate scope and timeline.

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Gatsby is powerful, but it’s developer-first. Every small update often requires code changes, rebuilds, and QA cycles. Webflow is built for speed, and not just page speed, but marketing velocity. With Webflow, your team can launch new pages, update content, and optimize performance, all without engineering help. That agility leads to faster testing, better conversion rates, and fewer bottlenecks.

Yes, Gatsby’s developer-centric architecture can be a bottleneck for scaling marketing efforts. Its reliance on build processes, headless CMS APIs, and version-controlled codebases makes even small edits a chore. This slows down marketing teams and limits experimentation.

Webflow eliminates that friction by putting full control back in the hands of marketers, without sacrificing performance or design quality. Flow Ninja helps you unlock that power, while making sure the transition is technically flawless.

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