Redesign the website without losing what the old one earned
For businesses in Costa Rica that already have a site, often on WordPress or a page builder, and need it clearer, faster and easier to contact without breaking the links and Google traffic it already has.
Website Redesign Costa Rica: Keep Your Old URLs | GEXP Software
A redesign is the riskiest website project because there is something to lose. The old site has addresses Google indexed, links from other sites and customers who saved pages. This page explains when a redesign is worth it, how we move a site without breaking those addresses, what we check before and after launch, and what it costs.
When a redesign is worth it
The platform fights every change: a page builder, plugins and a translation plugin that break each other on updates.
Visitors still ask by WhatsApp the basic questions the site should answer.
The site is slow on phones, and nothing short of a rebuild fixes it.
The business added services, languages or locations, and the structure has no room for them.
If the problem is only a few outdated photos or prices, update the current site instead. It is faster and costs less.
How we redesign without breaking things
List every public address on the old site before design starts, using its sitemap, Search Console and the Internet Archive.
Map each old address to a page on the new site: the same path where possible, a permanent redirect where not.
Fix the structure first: which pages exist, what each one says and where the visitor goes next. Visual design comes after.
Link Spanish and English pages to each other with hreflang when the site is bilingual.
After launch, check the live site against the list of old addresses and fix anything that does not open.
What a redesign includes
Inventory of old addresses and a redirect map
New page structure and copy, written with you
Responsive design; on larger projects, design directions to compare as real pages
Build in Next.js, with images sized for phones
Title, description, structured data and sitemap for every page
A post-launch check of every old address
How we approach this type of project
Why we stand out here
Old addresses kept
MAV Boutique: 47 at the same path and 5 redirected, all still opening a page.
SEO checks passed
MAV Boutique's comparison with the old site, run against the live site, with none failed.
Relevant work
MAV Boutique
Spanish and English site for an accounting and legal firm; all 52 old addresses still work
From WordPress, Elementor and WPML to a Spanish and English site of 51 pages; 47 old addresses kept their path and 5 were redirected.
Read the case studyPicomar
A villa collection's new website: date requests, area-only maps, old villa pages forwarded
From WordPress, WooCommerce and Elementor to Next.js; the old villa and journal pages we checked forward to the new site.
Read the case studyQuestions about this service
Should I redesign or just update the current site?
Update it when the problems are content: photos, prices, a few paragraphs. Redesign when the platform or the structure is the problem, for example when every change breaks something or there is no room for new services or a second language. We look at the current site and tell you which one it needs.
Will my Google rankings drop after a redesign?
They can, and no one can guarantee they will not. The most common avoidable cause is old addresses that stop working. We list them, map each one and check them after launch, as on MAV Boutique, where all 52 old addresses still open a page.
How long does a website redesign take?
Most websites are delivered in 2 to 4 weeks. Bilingual sites and sites with many pages to move take longer; the written plan states the timeline before work starts.
How much does a website redesign cost?
It follows our packages: Starter is US$3,750 for up to 5 pages, Growth is US$6,500 for up to 15 pages with a CMS, and larger or more complex sites are quoted after a written scope.
Can I keep my domain and my email?
Yes. A redesign replaces the website, not the domain. We point the domain at the new site and leave the email records as they are.
Proof and credibility
Local execution
Useful for expats, foreign-owned businesses, and nearshore buyers who want local context without sacrificing quality.
Projects shipped
Credibility matters when buyers compare Costa Rica agencies against US or offshore options.
Communication
English-speaking buyers get a clearer process, stronger briefs, and faster iteration.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with foreign-owned businesses in Costa Rica?
Yes. Foreign-owned businesses are one of our strongest fits, especially when the buyer wants a Costa Rica-based team that can still communicate clearly in English.
Is this only for software?
No. Many projects start with a website, redesign, or a focused lead-generation landing page before they expand into heavier software work.
Can we start with a quote instead of WhatsApp?
Yes. The primary path is the form because it creates a cleaner commercial process and makes follow-up easier by email.
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