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Drupal To WordPress Migration
Trade Drupal Headaches for WordPress Freedom - Minus the SEO Fallout
If you’ve been nursing an aging Drupal site, you already know the pain: complex updates, high maintenance costs, and every little content tweak requires a developer’s calendar invite.
At Dogs of Design, we specialize in Drupal to WordPress migrations that hand control back to your team — safely, strategically, and with style. Whether you’re on Drupal 7, Drupal 8, or a multi-site setup that’s gone feral, we’ll get you to WordPress without losing your search rankings (or your sanity).
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Why Move from
Drupal to WordPress?
Because you deserve a CMS that works for you, not against you. Let’s take a closer look at why so many teams are making the switch — and how you’ll benefit in the process.
The Problem with Drupal
Outdated Technology & Security Risks
Drupal’s past its prime. Its updates are complex, its plugins are scarce, and as of January 2025, Drupal 7 officially reached end-of-life. As a result, there are no more security updates or patches – which means your website becomes more vulnerable with every passing month. Even if your site still runs fine today, eventually, unsupported software will fail.
In other words, it’s not a matter of if, but when. Outdated systems can create compatibility issues with hosting environments, browsers, and new devices — causing performance drops that impact SEO and user trust.
Higher Maintenance & Hidden Costs
Meanwhile, maintaining a Drupal site often means constant developer dependency. For example, something as simple as adding a landing page or updating a plugin might require billable hours. Over time, that adds up to a serious drain on your marketing budget and schedule.
On the other hand, WordPress offers cost-effective maintenance through accessible updates, user-friendly plugins, and a global support community. As a result, your internal team can handle most tasks directly – saving both time and money.
The Case for WordPress
Ultimately, WordPress lets you focus on growth instead of upkeep. Its flexibility, scalability, and integrations make it ideal for modern marketing teams. For instance, you can connect analytics tools, CRMs, and automation platforms with just a few clicks – no hard coding required.
At the same time, your team gains independence. Designers, content creators, and marketers can make updates in minutes instead of waiting on developers. Because of this, campaigns launch faster, creative ideas move freely, and marketing stays in motion.
Integration & Flexibility
In addition, WordPress has the largest plugin ecosystem of any CMS, giving you total freedom to extend your site’s functionality as your business evolves. As such, you can easily add features like eCommerce, gated content, or automation workflows without starting from scratch.
On the other hand, Drupal often requires a developer for even simple changes. WordPress empowers your team to experiment safely – no coding degree required. That’s why it’s become the go-to platform for agencies, nonprofits, and enterprises alike.
Freedom to Grow
In short, WordPress future-proofs your website. It evolves with your brand, supports modern integrations, and scales as you do. As a result, your digital presence stays fast, flexible, and easy to manage – everything Drupal was supposed to be.
Join the 43% of Websites That Run Smarter on WordPress
WordPress delivers the freedom and flexibility Drupal left behind
Total autonomy
Update pages, launch campaigns, and publish posts - no IT ticket required.
Marketing agility
Faster workflows, SEO-ready structure, and integrations that actually talk to your tools.
Lower costs:
Fewer hours burned on developer maintenance.
Future-proof flexibility
Thousands of plugins and integrations that scale with your brand.
Free Download: your Drupal-to-wordpress checklist
Before you make the move, make sure you’re ready.
Our free PDF breaks down everything you need to evaluate your current Drupal site — from structure and functionality to SEO and content — so you can plan a smooth, secure migration to WordPress. Whether you’re comparing agencies or still figuring out where to start, this guide helps you ask the right questions and avoid costly missteps.
THREE Ways to Move from Drupal to WordPress - Your Migration, Your Way
We know not every client wants the same thing. Some just need to move away from Drupal safely. Others see migration as the perfect excuse for a full redesign or expansion of functionality. Every site’s different — these packages are here to give you a ballpark, not a box.
Migration Only
Typical Range:
$15K – $25K
Perfect if your current design still does its job – you just want to move from Drupal to WordPress cleanly and securely.
- Full content and data migration
- URL and SEO preservation
- Responsive rebuild of existing layouts
- Plugin setup for forms, analytics, and security
- QA, redirects, and launch support
Migration & Redesign
Typical Range:
$30K – $60K+
When your site looks as tired as its backend feels. We’ll migrate and give it a facelift – new layouts, refreshed UX, faster load speeds, and visual design that actually feels like you.
- Everything in Migration Only, plus:
- Brand-aligned custom design refresh
- Updated page architecture for better User Experience
- New visual system and typography
- Optional copywriting and content strategy
- Plugin configuration for mid-level functionality
- Low SKU Woocommerce integration
- Launch optimization and performance testing
Migration, Redesign & Advanced Integrations
Typical Range:
$65K – $100K+
Turn your migration into an evolution. We’ll build a WordPress site that nails the must-haves and adds the nice-to-haves that level up your workflow.
- Everything in Migration Only and Migration & Redesign, plus:
- High SKU WooCommerce integration
- Complex site architecture
- Advanced functionality configuration
- CRM and data integrations
- Performance and scalability optimization
Our Proven Migration Process
Audit & Assessment
We dig into your Drupal setup - content structure, modules, SEO footprint, and performance. You’ll get a clear migration roadmap before we touch a single line of code.
Backup & Extract
All your content and media are backed up, sanitized, and prepped for migration.
Rebuild in WordPress
We replicate or reimagine your site on a modern, modular WordPress framework that’s flexible, fast, and easy to maintain.
SEO Preservation & Redirects
Every URL is mapped, every redirect verified, every ranking protected.
QA & Launch
We test performance, mobile optimization, and accessibility before flipping the switch.
Training & Support
We can hand you the keys, stay on as your marketing team, or some combination of the two - we're in your corner either way.
Pro Handling of SEO & Security
301 redirect mapping
Metadata & schema preservation
Sitemap rebuild & Search Console verification
GA4 & Tag Manager integration
Post-launch SEO audit & monitoring
We can also secure your site with managed hosting, update plans, backups, and monitoring for long-term security, functionality, and peace of mind.
Who We Work With
From city agencies and manufacturers to small studios and B2B brands – if your site runs on Drupal, you’re our people.
Small businesses
Ready to cut loose from developer dependency.
Marketing teams
Stuck on Drupal 7 with no bandwidth for a rebuild.
Mid-sized companies
In need of a modern, scalable CMS.
Enterprise organizations
Juggling multi-site networks or legacy integrations.
Agencies &
non-profits
Struggling with outdated intranets or data dashboards.
Whether you’re a scrappy startup or a national brand, the story’s the same – you need a website that’s easier to manage, faster to load, and built to evolve with your business.
Big or small, every client deserves a site that gets the job done.
FAQ: Drupal to WordPress Migration
We’re still on Drupal 7 — is it really a problem?
Yes. Official support ended in January 2025. Every month you wait increases security risk and migration costs.
Will we lose our SEO rankings?
Nope. We preserve metadata, URLs, and backlinks through a mapped redirect plan — often improving performance along the way.
Can we keep our current design?
Absolutely. If you like your look, we can recreate it pixel-for-pixel. If you don’t, we’ll redesign it to match your brand today - not ten years ago.
How long does it take?
Most projects take 4–12 weeks depending on content volume and design scope.
What’s the cost?
Migration Only: $15K–$25K. Migration + Redesign: $30K–$60K+.
Do you handle ongoing maintenance?
Yes. We offer optional monthly support plans for updates, backups, and security hardening.
Ready to Leave Drupal Behind ?
You’ve outgrown Drupal. We’ll help you migrate to WordPress safely, strategically, and stylishly — without breaking your site or your budget.
