CMS to CMS Migration
Migrating between content management systems is a high-stakes project that touches every part of your organization. Content relationships must be preserved, URLs need careful handling to avoid SEO impact, and editorial teams require training on new workflows.
We've guided organizations through migrations from legacy proprietary systems to modern open-source platforms, Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 upgrades, WordPress to headless architectures, and custom builds to enterprise CMS solutions. Our structured approach minimizes risk while ensuring your team is set up for long-term success.
Migration Strategy & Planning
Comprehensive assessment of content inventory, URL structures, and editorial workflows to create a phased migration roadmap.
Content Model Transformation
Redesign of content types and taxonomy systems to take advantage of your new platform while preserving critical relationships.
Automated Migration Scripts
Custom ETL pipelines that transform and migrate content, media, users, and metadata with validation and error handling.
URL Preservation & SEO
Careful mapping of legacy URLs to new structures with comprehensive redirect strategies to maintain search rankings.
Design System Implementation
Component-based theming that establishes a maintainable foundation for your editorial team on the new platform.
Training & Documentation
Hands-on training sessions and detailed documentation to ensure your team can confidently manage content post-launch.
Our migration methodology
Content inventory & assessment
We start by cataloging your existing content types, taxonomies, media assets, and user data. This inventory reveals content volumes, relationships, edge cases, and cleanup opportunities. Understanding what you have is essential before planning what you need. We identify outdated content that can be archived rather than migrated, reducing complexity and cost.
Content model redesign
Migration is an opportunity to rethink your content architecture. We design new content types that leverage your target platform's strengths while preserving critical relationships from the legacy system. This includes field mapping, taxonomy restructuring, and component-based content modeling that supports future flexibility.
Migration script development & testing
We build custom migration scripts using platform-native tools and frameworks. Each script includes transformation logic, validation checks, error handling, and rollback capabilities. Migrations are tested iteratively on staging environments, with your editorial team reviewing sample content to catch issues before production deployment.
URL mapping & redirect strategy
Preserving SEO equity requires careful URL management. We map legacy URLs to new structures, implement 301 redirects, handle edge cases like archived content, and validate redirect chains. Our approach includes monitoring for 404 errors post-launch and quick remediation processes.
Design system & theming
Your new platform deserves a modern front-end. We implement component-based design systems with reusable patterns, accessible markup, and responsive layouts. Whether you're using traditional server-side rendering or a decoupled front-end framework, we build a foundation that scales with your content strategy.
Training & post-launch support
Successful migrations include comprehensive training for editorial teams, administrators, and developers. We provide hands-on workshops, video tutorials, and detailed documentation. Post-launch support ensures your team has backup when unexpected issues arise or workflows need refinement.
Migration scenarios we handle
Legacy platform modernization , Moving from outdated proprietary systems or end-of-life platforms to modern open-source solutions requires careful planning and content transformation.
Major version upgrades , Drupal 7 to Drupal 10, WordPress multisite restructuring, and other major version jumps that require content model changes and code updates.
Headless architecture transitions , Decoupling your CMS from front-end presentation layers while preserving editorial workflows and content relationships.
Multi-site consolidation , Merging multiple sites into a single platform with unified content models and shared component libraries.
Cross-platform migration , Moving between different CMS platforms (Drupal to WordPress, WordPress to headless, custom to enterprise CMS) with full content fidelity.
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