Sanity migration

Keep the composable mindset. Add native commerce operations.

Sanity is strong for programmable content operations. YLP is worth considering when you want structured content plus catalogue, checkout, customers, orders, inventory and promotions in the same platform.

NO BIG-BANG REQUIREDSEO-AWAREPHASED OPTIONS
Why YLP

A migration should remove complexity, not reproduce it.

We focus on the business data, URLs, integrations and workflows worth keeping — then rebuild the platform around a cleaner YLP model.

WHY MOVE

Native commerce layer

Bring core store operations into the same backend instead of integrating a separate commerce platform.

WHY MOVE

Productised admin capabilities

Use built-in commerce and operations surfaces alongside content.

WHY MOVE

Atlas across more than content

The YLP Atlas vision extends conversational administration into products, orders, inventory and promotions.

WHY MOVE

Simpler combined stack

Reduce the number of systems required for content-led commerce.

What can move

Bring the value you've already built.

The exact scope depends on exports, customisation and data quality. We validate migration feasibility before committing to a cut-over plan.

From Sanity

Schemas and structured documentsMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Assets and referencesMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Locales and content relationshipsMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
SEO metadataMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Frontend queries and delivery mappingsMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.
Content workflows that map to YLP functionalityMapped, transformed and validated against the YLP model.

Into YLP

Structured contentReusable models, blocks, localisation and SEO.
Commerce operationsProducts, variants, inventory, customers, orders and promotions where applicable.
Open deliveryREST / GraphQL APIs for your current or redesigned frontend.
AI-ready administrationYLP AI tools today and Atlas-style operations as the roadmap expands.
Migration approach

Move in a way that protects revenue and search visibility.

For larger or business-critical sites, we prefer phased migration, parallel validation and explicit URL / integration mapping over risky all-at-once changes.

01 / AUDIT

Inventory the current platform

Data, content, catalogue, URLs, integrations, plugins/modules and custom logic.

02 / MAP

Design the YLP target

Decide what maps directly, what needs transformation and what should be retired.

03 / VALIDATE

Import and compare

Test data quality, redirects, content, checkout and operational workflows.

04 / LAUNCH

Cut over in control

Use staged rollout or parallel operation where the risk profile requires it.

Free migration assessment

Plan your move from Sanity with confidence.

Tell us about your current setup. We’ll identify what can move, what needs attention and whether a fixed or phased migration makes the most sense.

  • Protect valuable content, data and URLs
  • Surface risks before development starts
  • Get a practical path based on your priorities
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Common questions

Before you migrate.

Do we need to rebuild the frontend at the same time?

No. In many cases the safer approach is to migrate the backend first or run the new and old systems in parallel, then move frontend experiences progressively.

Can you preserve SEO URLs?

We identify high-value URLs and metadata during discovery and create redirect / canonical mappings as part of the migration plan. Exact preservation depends on the current routing model.

Do all historical orders need to move?

Not necessarily. Some businesses migrate complete history; others keep an archive and move only recent or operationally useful records. We recommend the simplest option that meets business and compliance needs.

Can we keep existing integrations?

Where the integration exposes usable APIs or webhooks, it can often be reconnected. Bespoke modules and plugins need to be assessed individually.

How do you keep migration cost under control?

We separate must-have migration scope from legacy complexity that no longer creates value, and can phase non-critical features after launch.

After migration

Your migration should not end with another maintenance problem.

Keep the benefits of structured headless content while adding commerce, operations and optional human support around the platform.

Once your site is running on YLP, you can choose managed support for everyday updates, product work, small design improvements and technical fixes.

OLD MODEL
  1. Developer, freelancer or agency
  2. Quote
  3. Wait
  4. Change
  5. Invoice
  6. Repeat
YLP MODEL
  1. Send request
  2. YLP team handles everyday work
  3. Review
  4. Done
  5. Predictable monthly plan

Everyday support covers reasonable content updates, product changes, minor design adjustments, store configuration and technical fixes. Larger development projects, custom integrations and major redesigns are scoped separately.

Ask about managed migrationSee managed support

Ready to leave Sanity behind?

Start with a migration assessment before committing to a rebuild.

MIGRATION / AFTER LAUNCHSUPPORTED
01Preserve what mattersContent, data and URLs
02Move in practical phasesReduce cut-over risk
03Keep the site movingOptional managed YLP support
MIGRATE ONCE / STOP REPEATING THE OLD MODEL