Migration Overview
If you're a legacy salon.io user, you can easily bring your existing content to the new New Salon platform. This guide explains the benefits and what to expect during migration.
Why Migrate?
Platform Benefits
| Feature | Legacy salon.io | New Salon |
|---|---|---|
| Layout engines | 7 | 9 (7 production + 2 development) |
| Editor | Flash/older tech | Modern React |
| Mobile editing | Limited | Full support |
| Performance | Standard | Optimized CDN |
| Updates | Maintenance only | Active development |
What You Gain
- Modern Editor - Intuitive, fast, and responsive
- Better Performance - Faster loading with global CDN
- New Features - Access to all new layout and design options
- Continued Support - Active development and improvements
- Mobile Editing - Edit from any device
What Gets Migrated
Fully Transferred
Everything important from your salon.io account moves over:
| Content Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Pages | All published and draft pages |
| Images | Full resolution, copied to new storage |
| Text content | HTML formatting preserved |
| Layout settings | Automatically mapped to new layouts |
| Asset positions | Coordinates and sizing maintained |
| Links | Internal and external links preserved |
| Captions | Image captions transferred |
| Custom CSS | Preserved for compatibility |
Account Information
| Data | Status |
|---|---|
| Username | Preserved if available |
| Display name | Transferred |
| Custom domain | Configuration preserved |
| Subscription | Requires new plan selection |
What Requires Review
Some elements may need adjustment after migration:
- Layout fine-tuning - Minor position adjustments may be needed
- Custom HTML - Complex customizations should be tested
- External embeds - Verify third-party content still works
- Fonts - Select from available font library
How Migration Works
The migration process is a simple 4-step wizard:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
Find Account → Select Pages → Import → Complete!
- Find Account - Enter your salon.io email to locate your account
- Select Pages - Choose which pages to import (all or select)
- Import - Watch real-time progress as content transfers
- Complete - Review imported content and start editing
Time Estimate
| Content Size | Estimated Time |
|---|---|
| 1-5 pages | 1-2 minutes |
| 5-20 pages | 2-5 minutes |
| 20-50 pages | 5-10 minutes |
| 50+ pages | 10-20 minutes |
Times vary based on image count and sizes.
Layout Mapping
Your salon.io layouts automatically convert to New Salon equivalents:
| salon.io Layout | New Salon Layout |
|---|---|
| DND (Drag & Drop) | Canvas |
| Fixed Width | Column Grid |
| Fixed Height | Fixed Height |
| Masonry | Variable Size |
| Square | Square Grid |
| Slideshow | Slideshow |
| Justified | Justified |
See Layout Mapping for detailed conversion info.
Before You Start
Preparation Checklist
- Access to your salon.io email
- Ability to log in to salon.io (for verification)
- New Salon account created
- Time to complete the import (uninterrupted)
Important Notes
- Original content preserved - Your salon.io site remains unchanged
- Import is additive - Creates new pages, doesn't overwrite
- Can be repeated - Run migration again for additional pages
- No data loss - If import fails, simply retry
After Migration
Once migration completes:
- Review each page - Check layouts and positioning
- Update any broken links - Especially internal navigation
- Test on mobile - Verify responsive behavior
- Publish when ready - Changes don't go live until you publish
See After Migration for a complete checklist.
Getting Help
If you encounter issues:
- Check Troubleshooting for common solutions
- Visit the Forum for community support
- Submit an Issue for technical problems
Next Steps
Ready to migrate? Start here:
- Finding Your Account - Step 1
- Selecting Pages - Step 2
- Import Process - Step 3