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).
Why Move from Drupal to WordPress?
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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.
Outdated Technology and Security Risks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 and 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 and 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.
- 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.
Two 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.
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🐾 Migration Only
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
Typical Range: $15K – $25K
🐕🦺 Migration + Redesign
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 UX
- New visual system and typography
- Optional copywriting and content strategy
- Launch optimization and performance testing
Typical Range: $30K – $60K+
Our Proven Migration Process
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- 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 hand you the keys — plus training for your marketing team and ongoing support if you want us in your corner.
SEO & Security Handled Like Pros
- 301 redirect mapping
- Metadata and schema preservation
- Sitemap rebuild + Search Console verification
- GA4 and Tag Manager integration
- Post-launch SEO audit and monitoring
We also secure your site with managed hosting, update plans, backups, and monitoring for long-term peace of mind.
Who We Work With
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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 that need a modern, scalable CMS
- Enterprise organizations juggling multi-site networks or legacy integrations
- Agencies and non-profits 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.
Case Study From Drupal 7 to WordPress Without Missing a Beat
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Client: Regional B2B Services Company
Challenge: A Drupal 7 site nearing EOL, outdated design, and limited marketing control.
Solution: Migration + Redesign in WordPress with custom page builder and SEO preservation.
Result: 40% faster load times, 30% increase in organic traffic, and a marketing team that can edit their own damn pages.
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 4–10 weeks depending on content volume and design scope.
What’s the cost?
Migration Only: $15K–$25K. Migration + Redesign: $30K–$60K+. We’ll quote exactly what you need — no padding, no mystery fees.
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.