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Migrate from Makeswift to Gridsome

Complete guide to migrating your Makeswift website to Gridsome. Leave Makeswift's next.js only behind and get graphql data layer pulls from any cms or api source. Free migration tool included.

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TL;DR

You can migrate from Makeswift to Gridsome for free using LeaveWP. Enter your site URL, choose Gridsome as the destination, and download your content — posts, pages, and media — in minutes. No API keys, passwords, or CLI tools required. Difficulty: Easy. Estimated time: 10-20 minutes.

Why Teams Leave Makeswift

Visual builder for Next.js sites. Next.js teams needing visual editing for marketing pages, but these limitations push teams toward modern alternatives.

Next.js only — no support for other frameworks

This is the most common reason teams migrate away from Makeswift. Gridsome eliminates this issue entirely.

Very new platform with a small user base

With Gridsome, graphql data layer pulls from any cms or api source.

Limited documentation and community resources

Modern architectures like Gridsome are designed to avoid this from the ground up.

Feature set is still maturing compared to established tools

After migrating, you'll no longer need to worry about this — Gridsome takes a fundamentally different approach.

What Gridsome Brings to the Table

Vue.js-based SSG with GraphQL data layer (unmaintained). Built with JavaScript (Vue.js), it's legacy vue 2 projects — new projects should use nuxt instead.

GraphQL data layer pulls from any CMS or API source

Vue.js framework for those in the Vue ecosystem

File-based routing similar to Next.js/Nuxt

Image optimization and lazy-loading built in

Gridsome is open-source and free to use. You own your code and data with no vendor lock-in. Deploy to any host that supports JavaScript, or use managed platforms like Vercel and Netlify for zero-config deployments.

Makeswift vs Gridsome at a Glance

Side-by-side comparison based on real platform characteristics

Metric	Makeswift	Gridsome
Ease of Use	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Performance	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5
Flexibility	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Cost	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5/5
Scalability	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5	⭐⭐⭐ 3/5
Ecosystem	⭐ 1/5	⭐ 1/5
Language	React / Next.js	JavaScript (Vue.js)
Pricing	Free / paid plans	Free (open-source)
Open Source	No	Yes

Ratings are based on publicly available data, documentation, and community consensus as of 2026. Individual experience may vary.

What Gets Migrated

A detailed breakdown of how your Makeswift content maps to Gridsome

Content Types from Makeswift

pages
sections
components

Technical Details

Export Method: Content stored in Makeswift — API available
Source Language: React / Next.js
Destination Format: Markdown/MDX files with frontmatter, organized by content type
URL Handling: 301 redirect map generated automatically to preserve SEO equity

What may need manual attention

Visual layouts and custom animations built in Makeswift's editor will need to be recreated in Gridsome. The content and text transfers, but the visual design is platform-specific.

How It Works

Migrate your content in three simple steps

Connect

Enter your Makeswift site URL — LeaveWP connects automatically.

Configure

Select Gridsome as destination and choose content options.

Export

Download your migrated content or preview it in your browser.

Is Makeswift to Gridsome the Right Move for You?

Migrating from Makeswift to Gridsome makes the most sense if you're experiencing next.js only — no support for other frameworks or outgrowing Makeswift's architecture. Gridsome is best for legacy vue 2 projects — new projects should use nuxt instead.

You should migrate if: your Makeswift site is slow, your hosting costs are climbing, you need developer flexibility, or you want to adopt a modern JAMstack architecture.

You might want to stay if: your Makeswift site benefits from native next.js integration — edits your actual next.js pages and you don't have JavaScript developers on your team. Makeswift is genuinely easy to use, and that simplicity has value.

The migration itself is straightforward with LeaveWP — enter your Makeswift URL, select Gridsome, and download your content. The more important question is whether Gridsome's architecture fits your team's skills and your project's long-term needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to migrate from Makeswift to Gridsome?

Most migrations from Makeswift complete in 10-20 minutes. We pull content via Makeswift's Content stored in Makeswift — API available, then structured for Gridsome. Complex sites with extensive custom fields may take longer.

Will I lose my SEO rankings when migrating from Makeswift?

No. We help you set up proper 301 redirects from your old Makeswift URLs to preserve search rankings. Gridsome actually tends to improve Core Web Vitals scores, which can boost rankings over time.

What Makeswift content can be migrated to Gridsome?

Makeswift content types like pages, sections, components are all migrated to Gridsome. Content is converted to Markdown/MDX files or structured for your chosen headless CMS.

Do I need JavaScript experience to migrate?

No coding experience is required for the migration itself — LeaveWP handles the export and conversion automatically. However, customizing your Gridsome site afterward will benefit from JavaScript (Vue.js) knowledge. For teams without that expertise, the generated code is well-structured and documented, making it approachable for developers of any level.

How much does it cost to host a Gridsome site after migrating from Makeswift?

Gridsome sites can be deployed to Vercel, Netlify, Cloudflare Pages, or any Node.js host — often on generous free tiers. static Gridsome sites can be hosted for free on Vercel or Netlify (up to generous bandwidth limits), which is significantly cheaper than running a Makeswift instance.

Can I migrate Makeswift custom fields and metadata to Gridsome?

Yes. Custom fields, metadata, and taxonomies from Makeswift are preserved during migration. In Gridsome, these become frontmatter fields in your Markdown/MDX files, which you can extend or restructure to fit your content model.