Why teams hit the Tilda ceiling
Tilda is great for a quick launch, but as a permanent platform it quickly shows its limits. Common reasons clients come for migration:
- Platform limits. Restrictions on the number of pages, blocks, and features - arbitrary logic is impossible.
- Vendor lock-in. The site lives inside Tilda. Stop paying - the site goes offline. You do not own the code.
- Subscription fee. A constant monthly payment for the platform itself, which grows with the plan tier.
- Cannot customize. Going beyond the blocks is hard: any non-standard element is a workaround on top of restrictions.
- Weak SEO. Limited control over meta, markup, and speed - a ceiling on indexation and rankings.
What custom code gives you
We move the site to clean code and, where needed, a Headless CMS. The site becomes yours, with no platform restrictions.
| Parameter | Tilda | Custom code |
|---|---|---|
| Control | Within platform blocks | Full - any logic and design |
| Total cost of ownership | Ongoing subscription | Only cheap static hosting |
| SEO | Limited control | Full control over meta and speed |
| Ownership | Vendor lock-in | The site belongs to you |
How we preserve content and SEO
We transfer all texts, images, and pages. We keep the URL structure or set up 301 redirects from old addresses, migrate meta tags and headings. On your own code SEO usually improves - thanks to speed and clean markup.
What we check before the move
Before any work we take a snapshot of the current site, so there is something to verify against afterwards:
- Every page and URL - from the sitemap and analytics, including old pages that still receive traffic.
- The pages that bring traffic. Their addresses cannot change without a redirect - this is the first thing lost in a migration.
- Forms and where enquiries go. In Tilda forms are usually wired to its own receiver or a connected CRM - that has to be rebuilt on the new site, not copied.
- Zero-block embeds. Custom code and widgets bolted on top of the platform - we port them deliberately, or drop them if they are no longer needed.
- Analytics and goals. Counters, pixels and configured goals, so statistics do not restart from zero.
How we preserve content and rankings
We move all texts, images and pages along with meta tags and headings. After that, addresses are what matters. If the URL structure stays, nothing needs doing. If it changes, we build a map of 301 redirects: every old address points to one specific new page, not to the homepage.
This is the step that usually costs traffic. When old addresses simply stop existing, or everything is swept to the homepage, the search engine treats those pages as duplicates and gradually drops them from the index - together with the rankings they had earned. So redirects are built pair by pair and verified after launch.
After the move we check that old addresses redirect, new ones open, unknown paths return an honest 404, and the sitemap is updated and resubmitted to search console. On custom code SEO usually improves as well, thanks to speed and clean markup.
Cost and timeline
Migration from Tilda starts at 1200 EUR. Timeline depends on the number of pages and whether a redesign is included: a small site takes about a week. We lock in an exact quote after reviewing your current site.
Related migrations
This is part of the website migration section. Similar situation with other builders - migrate from Wix or the general migrate from site builder to code.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose SEO rankings when leaving Tilda?
No. We transfer the URL structure or set up 301 redirects from old addresses, preserve meta tags and headings. Moreover, on your own code SEO usually improves: clean markup, control over meta and speed - things that are limited on Tilda.
Why is custom code better than Tilda?
Full control and no limits. On Tilda you pay a subscription, are restricted to its blocks, and cannot implement arbitrary logic. With your own code there is no vendor lock-in, no monthly platform fee, any feature and integration is possible, and speed and SEO are noticeably better.
How much does migration from Tilda cost?
From 1200 EUR. Price depends on the number of pages and whether we transfer the design as-is or do a redesign simultaneously. We provide an exact quote after reviewing your current site.
Will you transfer the design from Tilda?
Yes. We can replicate the current look close to the original or update the design at the same time - your choice. All content (texts, images, pages) is transferred in full.
Will I be able to edit the site myself after migration?
Yes. We move to a Headless CMS - you get an admin panel and edit content yourself, just as you were used to on Tilda, but without its limits and subscription fee.