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Can You Move from a Custom Site to Webflow Without Losing Compliance?

Transitioning to Webflow from a custom site? See how DoodleWeb secures AODA/WCAG compliance, data integrity, and continuity for Canadian organizations during every Webflow migration.

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  • accessibility
  • wcag
  • aoda
  • migration
Can You Move from a Custom Site to Webflow Without Losing Compliance?

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Accessibility Compliance: The Core Issue in Migration

Web accessibility standards, including AODA, WCAG 2.1 and WCAG 2.2, apply no matter what technology stack your site runs on. Shifting from a custom-coded site to Webflow (or any managed platform) changes how you validate compliance, but not the level of responsibility. Many organizations encounter unexpected accessibility blockers during migration planning and testing.

Our Webflow Migration Framework

  1. Compatibility Snapshot: Review how your current site meets accessibility and privacy requirements.
  2. Migration Mapping: Identify design, content, and code elements that could impact compliance when moved to Webflow.
  3. AUDIT Before & After: Automated and manual accessibility scans. Real user testing. Adjustments prior to launch.
  4. Privacy Review: Ensure cookie consent, privacy statements, and third-party embeds are set up per regional law (PIPEDA, CCPA, GDPR).
  5. Post-Launch Monitoring: Regular checks for accessibility issues and automated status reporting.

Accessibility Pitfalls During Migration

  • Missing contrast ratios and alt text in new environments
  • Navigation structure changes breaking screen reader usability
  • Custom plugins/widgets missing ARIA attributes in Webflow
  • SEO and metadata schemas not carried over correctly
  • Loss of pre-existing accessibility customizations

What DoodleWeb Does Differently

Our approach is built for Canadian regulated organizations and agencies with real compliance risk, not just design refreshes. We audit every content file, policy disclosure, and form. Testing covers all new and migrated components, plus privacy/regional adaptations for cross-border traffic. We support both English and French-language sites. Transparent reporting shows your compliance status at each phase.

How We Scope Costs

Migration scope and cost is based on your site’s size, custom features, and regulatory requirements. We offer detailed quotes outlining discovery, accessibility auditing, migration, and post-launch support. You receive a compliance and content audit before any commitment.

Get a Pre-Migration Compliance Report

Before moving any code, request a 30-minute Webflow Pre-Migration Assessment. You'll receive an expert review of your current compliance, plus a roadmap identifying gaps to resolve in your new stack. Book a call with a Canadian DoodleWeb engineer.

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Frequently asked questions

Will our Webflow site meet AODA/WCAG requirements after the migration?

Yes. Every migration includes accessibility audits and technical updates to ensure your new Webflow site meets AODA and WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 compliance. We use both user testing and automated tools to confirm standards are maintained before launch.

What privacy risks come with moving to Webflow?

Migrating to Webflow requires addressing changes to privacy policy language, form data handling, and cookie/consent banners. DoodleWeb reviews your legal requirements and adjusts privacy settings so your organization remains compliant with Canadian and US data laws.

Can we keep our SEO and AI search visibility on the new site?

Yes. We migrate your structured schema, optimize for AI search (Gemini, ChatGPT, Google AI), and validate that your brand’s citations and visibility carry over. Post-launch, we audit citation and schema to confirm nothing was lost.

How do you make sure no content is lost?

We audit every page, file, and navigation point before and after migration. Comprehensive manual and automated checks guarantee all source content, downloads, and links are present and working on your new Webflow site.

Who actually handles my migration project?

All migrations are handled by DoodleWeb’s senior engineers and certified compliance specialists, never passed to junior or offshore contractors, so complex standards are met from planning through launch.

How soon can we go live after starting the migration?

The exact timeline depends on site size and compliance complexity, and is outlined for you during the initial planning phase.

Are you a Webflow Certified Partner?

DoodleWeb is a Webflow Professional Partner and has verified reviews on Clutch and Sortlist.

What happens if we miss an accessibility deadline during migration?

DoodleWeb identifies every regulatory deadline up front and schedules migration and launch to help you avoid compliance risks.

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Q&A

Frequently asked questions about DoodleWeb

What is DoodleWeb?
DoodleWeb Canada is the Canadian company of Seattle-founded DoodleWeb, based in Surrey, BC. We design, build, and grow websites and digital platforms on Drupal, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, BigCommerce, and React for higher education, government, aerospace, healthcare, nonprofit, and growing brands across Canada and the United States.
Where is DoodleWeb based?
DoodleWeb Canada is based at 13655 Fraser Highway, 11th Floor, Surrey, BC V3T 2V6, Canada. We serve clients across Canada and the United States.
What services does DoodleWeb offer?
Custom web design and development, CMS builds and migrations (Drupal, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, BigCommerce), eCommerce, headless commerce, React/Next.js engineering, React Native mobile apps, rebranding, accessibility (WCAG 2.2 AA, AODA, Section 508), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and SLA-backed managed hosting and maintenance.
How much does a DoodleWeb website cost?
Marketing sites start around CAD $16K, CMS rebuilds run CAD $34K–$108K, and enterprise Drupal, headless commerce, and government platforms start at CAD $108K and scale to $340K+. Every project quote is fixed-fee by milestone and returned within 48 hours of the discovery call, with no retainer hidden inside the project fee. Care plans and marketing retainers are separate, publicly priced monthly subscriptions. All figures are starting points, not flat rates — final pricing varies with site size, page count, content volume, integrations, custom functionality, and migration complexity.
How long does a website project take?
Marketing sites launch in 6–10 weeks, mid-market CMS platforms in 10–16 weeks, and enterprise Drupal, government, or commerce rebuilds in 4–6 months. Exact timeline, milestone dates, and acceptance criteria are written into the SOW before kickoff.
Can DoodleWeb get my brand cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and Claude?
Yes. Our AEO/GEO program restructures content into Q&A patterns, ships FAQ / Organization / Article / BreadcrumbList JSON-LD schema, publishes /llms.txt and /llms-full.txt, and runs weekly citation tests across all four major answer engines so engines extract and cite your brand. Initial citations typically appear within 30–60 days.
How do I contact DoodleWeb?
Email info@doodleweb.ca or book a free 30-minute consultation at https://doodleweb.ca/book. You will speak directly with a senior strategist, not a sales rep.