Migration from CustomCMS to HeadlessCMS (Strapi, Sanity,Prismic)

Starting at

$

700

/wk

About this service

Summary

Modernize your content workflow with a powerful Headless CMS migration.
I help fast-growing startups, dev teams, and product-led businesses migrate from legacy or custom CMS platforms to API-first headless systems like Strapi, Sanity, or Prismic.
Whether you’re building a Jamstack site, mobile app, or multi-channel experience, I’ll handle the heavy lifting so your team can move faster, scale cleaner, and manage content with ease.

FAQs

  • Why move to a headless CMS?

    It gives your team total flexibility manage content in one place and deliver it across websites, apps, digital signage, and more via APIs.

  • Can I migrate from any CMS or backend?

    Yes. I’ve migrated data from Django, Laravel, WordPress, PHP, .NET, and totally custom solutions.

  • Which headless CMS should I choose?

    I’ll help you decide based on your budget, tech stack, and team workflow. Strapi is open-source, Sanity is great for real-time collaboration, and Prismic is perfect for marketers and developers alike.

  • Will my SEO and URLs be preserved?

    Yes, I account for redirects, metadata, and schema during the migration to maintain SEO performance.

  • Do you also handle frontend integration?

    Yes either I’ll work with your dev team or help you rebuild your frontend in Next.js or another modern framework with additional support.

What's included

  • Existing CMS Audit & Strategy Session

    A full audit of your current CMS setup (custom PHP, Laravel, .NET, etc.), content types, and data structure to plan the migration and choose the best-fit Headless CMS for your goals.

  • CMS Architecture Design

    Design of a clean, scalable content model (schemas, relationships, permissions) inside your selected Headless CMS Strapi, Sanity, or Prismic tailored to your frontend needs.

  • Structured Content Migration

    Accurate and clean migration of your existing content into the Headless CMS, with proper formatting, media handling, and data relationship preservation.

  • API Integration

    REST or GraphQL API setup to serve your frontend (Next.js, React, Vue, etc.) with dynamic content from the new CMS, ensuring speed and flexibility.

  • Frontend Adaptation Support

    Collaboration with your frontend team (or mine) to adapt or rebuild the front-end layer to work seamlessly with the new API-driven backend.

  • SEO, Image & Media Handling

    Configuration of structured data, alt text, and optimized media pipelines to ensure SEO is preserved and performance remains top-tier.

  • Training & Documentation

    Admin training (live or recorded) + custom documentation for content editors and developers to get the most from your new CMS.

  • Post-Migration Testing & Support

    Quality assurance across browsers and devices, plus 14-day post-launch support for any fixes or questions.

Recommendations

(5.0)

Steven Adaga • Pixels & Fonts

Client • Jul 31, 2025

Isaac is a talented web designer who delivers beautiful, functional websites on time. His UX-focused approach creates intuitive interfaces that drive engagement. I was impressed by their technical skills, attention to detail, and ability to translate business needs into effective designs. A proactive problem-solver, Isaac communicated clearly throughout our project and delivered pixel-perfect work.

Daniel WordPress • BuildMyClinic

Client • Jul 30, 2025

Isaac is solid. Handled every WordPress issue I threw at him; technical bugs, speed fixes, backend stuff. Knows his way around and always comes through. Definitely recommend.

Samuel Emmah • Queless

Client • Jul 28, 2025

Isaac is available and always reacted very fast, fulfilling all requests in the best possible way and in great quality. I am very happy with the work. The communication also was perfect. 100% satisfaction!

I had an amazing experience working with Isaac! Isaac made the entire process seamless and fun, delivering outstanding results that exceeded my expectations

Isaac designed our website brilliantly! He understood our brand vision and created a stunning, responsive site that looks great on all devices. Professional, creative, and technically skilled, he delivered on time and on budget with excellent communication throughout. He was highly receptive to feedback and able to work collaboratively with us to deliver on a shared vision. I highly recommend Isaac for anyone needing web design and development work. Couldn't be happier with the results!

Dani Oreofe • 10xlytics

Client • Jul 19, 2025

Isaac is one of the most reliable and skilled web professionals we've worked with at 10xLytics. He helped us build our entire company website with minimal resources, demonstrating exceptional dedication, speed, and technical expertise. Beyond his strong design and development skills, Isaac was proactive, solution-driven, and easy to collaborate with, always willing to go the extra mile. I highly recommend him for any technical support, QA, or web design projects.


Skills and tools

IT Specialist

Web Developer

Prismic

Prismic

Sanity

Sanity

Strapi

Strapi