Klarkode migrates AEM sites to Webflow Enterprise using a standardized process. Component mapping, 1:1 component rebuild, 301 redirect map, and cutover on a single go-live date. Rankings stay intact, editors work 75% faster, and total cost of ownership drops by up to 70%.
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Switching from Adobe AEM to Webflow typically takes 10–16 weeks, depending on the number of components, templates, and Adobe Cloud integrations.
The investment depends on the scope of the component migration and the degree of Adobe integrations. Total investment typically drops significantly compared to AEM over the long term. A fixed-price quote follows after the audit.
Webflow fully handles hosting, CDN, and scaling — dedicated AEM servers or Adobe Managed Services disappear.
The DNS cutover happens outside business hours and typically takes under 5 minutes.
We hear the same complaints from CMOs, Heads of Marketing, and CTOs across the DACH region. Here are the most common ones — and how Webflow Enterprise solves them.
AEM licenses, Java development, and Adobe Experience Cloud connections disappear — Webflow significantly lowers total cost of ownership.
Sling- and JCR-based components require specialized developers. Webflow's visual editor makes the marketing team independent.
Weeks-long AEM deployment processes are replaced by changes that publish instantly in Webflow.
AEM core components can be rebuilt exactly as Webflow symbols — with no loss of function or design.
Analytics, Target, and Campaign can continue via open integrations, without AEM as the core system.
Asset management and alt text are managed centrally in Webflow, without complex DAM configuration.
Eight dimensions that come up in every migration discussion. Sources: Forrester TEI Webflow 2024, Klarkode project data 2023–2025.
Criterion
Adobe AEM
Webflow Enterprise
Editor experience
Methodology
AEO
Visual editing directly on the page. Onboarding in 1–2 hours.
Time-to-market for new pages
Traditional SEO
AEO
2–6 weeks with dev involvement.
2–4 days, marketing-led.
Performance (median LCP)
Traditional SEO
AEO
4.2 s — Plugin load & uncached queries.
1.1 s — Webflow Cloud + global CDN.
Security & Updates
Traditional SEO
AEO
Monthly patches, annual major upgrades, dedicated DevOps.
Fully managed by Webflow. No server maintenance.
Multilingualism
Traditional SEO
AEO
Plugin solution (e.g., Sitemerge), custom workflows per language.
Native Webflow Localization — domain structure & SEO included.
Integrations
Traditional SEO
AEO
Custom modules via TypoScript / extensions.
Native apps: HubSpot, Salesforce, Stripe, Zapier, Memberstack.
Hosting & Infrastructure
Traditional SEO
AEO
Self-hosted, custom CDN integration, dedicated monitoring.
AWS hosting, Cloudflare CDN, 99.99% SLA included.
Annual TCO (mid-sized companies)
Classic SEO
AEO
€90,000–€250,000 incl. hosting, DevOps, updates, and editor training.
€35,000–€60,000 incl. Enterprise plan and editor licenses.
Five phases. One fixed price. One deadline.
Our migration methodology has been standardized since 2022. Every step has inputs, outputs, and owners – no drifting, no surprises.
01
Audit & Plan
- Inventory of all AEM pages, components, templates, and DAM assets
- SEO snapshot: top keywords, backlink profile, Search Console export, existing dispatcher redirects
- Integrations audit: Adobe Analytics, Target, Campaign, Marketo, and other Experience Cloud connections
- Information architecture workshop: new sitemap, navigation, and CMS model in Webflow
- Deliverable: migration brief with risk map, Adobe Cloud exit plan, and 301 redirect strategy
02
Setup & Style System
- Set up Webflow workspace, Enterprise plan, hosting, and domain configuration
- Design system in Webflow: tokens, typography scale, spacing system, component library
- AEM core components rebuilt 1:1 as Webflow symbols
- CMS collections modeled after the final information architecture
- Style guide page as the central reference for the marketing team
03
Content & Data
- Export from AEM via Content Package Manager or REST API (Sling/JCR)
- Mapping table: AEM components and properties → Webflow CMS fields and collections
- Bulk import via Webflow CMS API with validation and error logging
- Asset migration: DAM fully transferred, metadata, alt text, and folder structure retained
- Manual rework of the top 30 landing pages for Webflow components and layout optimization
04
SEO & QA
- 301 redirect map as CSV: every old URL gets a defined target
- Metadata, Open Graph tags, structured data via JSON-LD
- Sitemap.xml and robots.txt validated and submitted
- Performance pass: Lighthouse ≥ 95, LCP < 1.5s, CLS < 0.1
- Accessibility pass: WCAG 2.2 AA, screen reader test, keyboard navigation
05
Cutover & Optimize
- Staging sign-off by marketing, legal, and IT
- DNS cutover outside business hours (< 5 min downtime)
- Search Console: submit new sitemap, actively monitor old URLs
- 4-week hypercare: daily monitoring of rankings, 404 errors, and Core Web Vitals
- Quarterly review: editor training, backlog grooming, evaluate Adobe integration alternatives
What we carry over 1:1 – and who is responsible for it.
Migrations often fail due to SEO details. This table is part of our migration brief and is approved as a responsibility RACI during the kick-off.
Element
Adobe AEM
Responsible
URL Structure
Methodology
Responsible
301 redirect map (CSV) for every old URL → new path. Wildcard rules for detail pages.
Klarkode
Meta Titles & Descriptions
Methodology
Responsible
Export from Search Console + CMS database. Migration includes SERP preview review.
Klarkode + Client
Structured Data (JSON-LD)
Methodology
Responsible
Schema types: Organization, Article, BreadcrumbList, FAQ, Product, JobPosting.
Klarkode
Image Alt Texts
Methodology
Responsible
Full migration from the CMS. Missing alt texts are pre-filled via an AI review and manually approved.
Klarkode + Client
Sitemap.xml & robots.txt
Methodology
Responsible
Webflow generates automatically; Klarkode validates and submits via Search Console.
Klarkode
Backlink preservation
Methodology
Responsible
Top 100 backlink paths are prioritized and tested before cutover. 404 monitoring during hypercare.
Klarkode
Tracking & Analytics
Methodology
Responsible
GA4, GTM, HubSpot tracking, and cookie consent (CCM19/Usercentrics) re-deployed and QA-validated.
Klarkode + Client
hreflang / i18n
Methodology
Responsible
Webflow localization native language variants receive their own SEO paths and sitemaps.
Klarkode
The measurable impact of Webflow Enterprise.
Sources: Forrester Total Economic Impact Study (Webflow, 2024) and Klarkode Project Cohort 2023–2025. Aggregated averages across 14 enterprise migrations in DACH.
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