Content-led websites
Business websites, blogs, editorial projects and sites where content editing and lightweight integrations are the primary needs.
Web developmentWordPress to EmDash
WordPress → EmDash migrationThinking of moving beyond WordPress?Start with a free audit.
Move a content-focused website to EmDash with a plan for its pages, design, URLs and essential functionality. We will tell you when a migration makes sense — and when it does not.
Website migrations from $799 USD · Optional EmDash care from $79/month · No obligation after the audit
First, is it a good fit?
Not every WordPress site should move
Still comparing platforms? Read our WordPress vs EmDash comparison for 2026 to understand the differences in SEO, hosting, plugins and migration effort.
EmDash is an interesting choice for modern content-driven projects, but switching CMS is a rebuild decision, not simply an export button.
Plugin-heavy workflows
WooCommerce, subscriptions, membership areas, LMS features and complex page-builder websites may be better off staying on WordPress or choosing another architecture.
Free migration audit
Understand the work before spending anything
Send us the public URL. We will provide an initial feasibility assessment and identify what needs further access or discovery. No sales call or migration commitment is required.
Request the free audit →WordPress inventory
A preliminary look at your theme, page builder, content types, critical plugins, forms, integrations and editorial workflow.
EmDash fit check
Which parts can move with the built-in importer, what needs rebuilding, and whether staying on WordPress is the better choice.
SEO and URL risks
A first pass at important URLs, redirects, metadata, navigation, image handling and anything likely to complicate a safe launch.
Scope and honest quote
A suggested approach, likely complexity, a clear starting scope and an estimate for development and optional ongoing care.
What we handle
Content transfer, rebuilding and launch checks
EmDash has a WordPress importer, but importing data is only one part of delivering a working website. The exact deliverables are agreed after the audit.
Already considering EmDash for a new site? We can discuss a fresh build as well, without an unnecessary WordPress migration step.
Content and media migration
Import supported pages, posts, authors, taxonomies and media through EmDash's WordPress import tools, then check the results rather than assuming the import is complete.
Theme and page rebuild
Recreate the essential design, navigation and responsive page templates in EmDash. WordPress themes and page-builder layouts do not convert automatically.
SEO-aware transition
Map important URLs and redirects, review titles, canonical tags, metadata, internal links, sitemaps and search visibility before and after launch.
Forms and integrations
Identify business-critical features and replace, rebuild or reconnect them where suitable EmDash alternatives exist. Integration work is scoped separately when complex.
Staging, testing and launch
Work on a separate environment, check representative content and user flows, verify mobile layouts and then plan a controlled domain cutover.
Handover and next steps
Document the setup and any known differences, explain content editing in EmDash and offer support after the migration if needed.
Transparent starting prices
Small-site pricing to make the first step easier
We are offering accessible starting rates while we build our EmDash migration portfolio. The audit establishes whether your site qualifies and what the final quote includes.
WordPress → EmDash
$799 USD · starting at
For a straightforward, content-focused website with limited layouts and no complex plugin-dependent features.
- Free initial migration audit
- Agreed content and media import
- Core responsive page templates
- Essential URL and metadata review
- Staging checks and planned launch
EmDash maintenance
$79 USD / month · starting at
Lightweight technical care for small EmDash websites after launch, with clear boundaries and no mandatory retainer.
- Basic uptime monitoring
- Routine CMS and deployment review
- Backup setup and status checks
- Basic site health checks
- Direct support for agreed maintenance items
Final pricing depends on content volume, design, custom fields, integrations and the number of templates. Hosting, domains, storage, third-party subscriptions, new features and substantial fixes are separate. No ongoing maintenance is required.
Our process
A controlled migration instead of an overnight switch
The old WordPress website stays available until the new version is tested, and scope changes are discussed before more work is done.
01
Request your free audit
Share the website URL and what you want to achieve. No passwords or administrator credentials are needed for the initial enquiry.
02
Get a feasibility review and fixed scope
We identify blockers and agree exactly what moves, what must be rebuilt, what stays out of scope, and the one-time project price.
03
Build and import on staging
Set up EmDash, import suitable data, rebuild the presentation, reconnect required features and test against the existing website.
04
Verify before switching
Review URLs, redirects, content, forms, search metadata and critical workflows before launch. Keep the original WordPress site available until checks are complete.
Questions
Things to know before switching CMS
EmDash is still evolving. A measured transition is more valuable than overselling a new platform.
Can every WordPress website be migrated to EmDash?
No. Content-led business sites and blogs are often better candidates than complex WooCommerce stores, membership systems or sites dependent on many specialised plugins. The free audit is intended to identify those limits before you commit.
Will my theme and plugins transfer automatically?
No. EmDash can import supported WordPress content, but a WordPress theme, page-builder templates and plugin-specific functionality usually need to be rebuilt or replaced. We include this in the scope discussion.
Will I keep my Google rankings?
No migration provider can guarantee rankings. We plan URL mapping, redirects, metadata, internal linking and launch checks to reduce avoidable SEO risk, and we recommend monitoring Search Console after launch.
Does the $799 price cover my entire website?
It is a starting price for a small, straightforward content website with limited templates and no complex integrations. Larger sites, custom layouts, ecommerce and extensive plugin replacements require a separate quote after the free audit.
Do I have to buy monthly maintenance?
No. Maintenance is optional. You own your site and hosting accounts, and can choose ongoing monitoring and support or manage the website yourself.
Is Webtaculos affiliated with Cloudflare?
No. EmDash is an open-source CMS from Cloudflare. Webtaculos is an independent development provider and is not an official Cloudflare partner for this service.
Related development services
Prefer to stay on WordPress?
That is a perfectly reasonable outcome of an audit. We can help improve the current website instead of replacing a platform that is doing its job.
Choose what fits the website
Webtaculos works with WordPress and modern web platforms. An EmDash migration is an option, not our default recommendation for every project.
Free migration audit
Could your WordPress site run on EmDash?
Send the website URL and tell us what matters most: design, blog content, forms, integrations, SEO or a specific reason for moving. We will review the public site and reply with an initial assessment and next steps.
Free initial review. No obligation. Do not send credentials or private customer data through this form.