Migration takes 15 minutes. SEO gains compound for years.

Switching from Linktree to LinkForge is not a rebrand project — it is a technical upgrade. You keep your links, improve your Google visibility, and often pay less than Linktree Premium.

This guide covers every step: import, SEO setup, publish, bio updates, and indexation monitoring.

Before you start: what you need

Your public Linktree URL (linktr.ee/yourname)
List of platforms where your bio link appears (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter/X, LinkedIn)
Optional: custom domain DNS access if using LinkForge Pro
Google Search Console account (recommended)

Step 1: Create your LinkForge account

Sign up at LinkForge. Free tier includes SSR, ProfilePage schema, sitemap, and analytics — enough to beat Linktree on SEO immediately.

Step 2: Import your Linktree page

LinkForge supports one-click import from your public Linktree URL:

Go to Linktree alternative hub or dashboard import
Paste linktr.ee/yourname
Confirm imported links, avatar, and bio text

Import recreates your link grid. Review order, fix broken URLs, add any links Linktree hid behind Premium.

Import element	Auto-imported	Manual check
Link URLs	✅	Verify each opens
Link titles	✅	Improve anchor text for SEO
Avatar	✅	Upload higher-res if available
Bio text	✅	Expand to 80+ words
SEO meta	❌	Set in Step 3

Step 3: Configure SEO (the step Linktree skipped)

Linktree pages rarely rank because they lack indexable content and schema. Fix that now.

Write 80–120 words describing who you are and keywords you want to rank for. Format SEO title as [Name] | [Niche] — Links, Shop & Collabs. LinkForge injects ProfilePage JSON-LD automatically.

Step 4: Publish and verify

Hit Publish — your page goes live at /u/your-slug
XML sitemap updates automatically
View page source — confirm HTML contains bio text in first response (not JS-only)
Run Google Rich Results Test — confirm ProfilePage detected

Step 5: Update bio links everywhere

Replace Linktree URL on every platform in one session to avoid split traffic:

| Instagram / TikTok / YouTube / LinkedIn / email | Profile → Website |

Optional 48-hour parallel run with Linktree "Moved →" link.

Pro tip: LinkForge Pro (€7) adds custom domain + SSL on the same SSR stack.

Step 6: Google Search Console

Add property: your LinkForge URL or custom domain
Verify via DNS or HTML tag
Submit sitemap: yoursite.com/sitemap.xml
Request indexing for bio page URL
Monitor impressions for [your name] links over 30 days

Typical timeline: indexed in 2–4 weeks; branded impressions climb by week 6.

After 2–4 weeks, cancel Linktree Premium ($24/month saved).

Migration comparison: before vs after

Metric	Linktree	LinkForge post-migration
Rendering	CSR	SSR
ProfilePage schema	No	Yes
Sitemap	No	Yes
Branded Google impressions	~0	Growing
Monthly cost (Pro)	$24	€7
PageSpeed mobile	50–70	90+ typical

FAQ

Will I lose followers or clicks during migration?

Minimal if you update all bios simultaneously. Social traffic follows the URL in your bio.

Does import work on Linktree Free?

Yes — import reads your public page. Premium-only hidden links may need manual addition.

Can I keep my Linktree URL as backup?

Yes for 48 hours. Long-term, split URLs dilute signals. Pick LinkForge as canonical.

How long until Google ranks my new page?

Most creators see Search Console data within 2–4 weeks. Rankings improve over 30–90 days with cross-links.

Is migration reversible?

Yes, but why revert? See why Linktree doesn't rank.

Your links stay the same. Your Google presence does not.

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