Drupal to WordPress Migration Service

Migrating from Drupal to WordPress is a complex undertaking that can go wrong in many ways: lost content, broken URLs, damaged SEO rankings, and unexpected costs. I specialise in the complex migrations that automated tools can't handle: e-commerce platforms, custom content types, multilingual sites, and business-critical operations that need zero-downtime launches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I budget for a Drupal to WordPress migration?
Why can't I just use a migration plugin?
What do you need to get started?
How is your service different from other migration services?
Can I migrate only my content and handle design myself?
What is your content export process?
How long does a migration take?
Will the amount of content affect the price?
What migration tools do you use?
Which Drupal versions can you migrate?
Do you comply with GDPR?
Do you have case studies?
Can I preserve my SEO rankings?
What are your payment options?
Where can I get more information?

1. How much should I budget for a Drupal to WordPress migration?

Migration costs vary based on content volume, custom functionality, and design requirements. Here's the guideline pricing:

Drupal to WordPress migration service guideline pricing	USD $
Website or blog Company website or blog with contact form; install and set-up WordPress; install a pre-made WordPress theme.	$3,500
Content provider Large news site; custom functionality; install a pre-made WordPress theme with customisations.	$6,300
Ecommerce Drupal Commerce or Magento to WooCommerce; product catalogue, order history, customer reviews, custom attributes; you handle design and theme in-house.	$8,400
Hourly rate	$110

These are guideline prices only. Every migration is unique, so get in touch for an accurate quote based on your specific requirements.

E-commerce Migration

E-commerce migrations are among the most complex and highest-stakes migration projects. Automated tools fail here because they can't handle the interconnected data relationships between products, orders, customers, and payment systems.

What I migrate from Drupal Commerce and Magento to WooCommerce:

Product catalogue: all product data, images, variations, custom attributes, and pricing
Order history: complete transaction records with line items and payment status
Customer accounts: user profiles, addresses, and account data
Reviews and ratings: customer reviews with star ratings and dates
Custom fields: any custom product or order metadata your store uses
Payment gateway configuration: guidance on reconnecting payment processors

See Case Study 2 for a real Drupal Commerce to WooCommerce migration with 5,000+ products and 20,000+ customer reviews.

Zero-Downtime Migration

Business-critical sites can't afford to go offline during migration. I use a staged approach:

Parallel build: the new WordPress site is built and populated on a staging server while your current site stays live
Iterative testing: multiple test migrations ensure everything transfers correctly before the real switch
Delta migration: content published during the migration period is captured in a final sync
DNS cutover: when everything is verified, a DNS change points traffic to the new site with no interruption

This approach is standard for e-commerce sites, news publishers, and any site where downtime means lost revenue.

2. Why can't I just use a migration plugin?

Off-the-shelf migration plugins work for simple sites with standard content structures, but most Drupal sites have custom content types, taxonomies, and field configurations that require custom migration scripts.

Common issues with automated migration plugins:

Data loss - custom fields and metadata don't transfer
Broken relationships - content relationships and taxonomies are lost
Poor formatting - rich text content loses styling and structure
Media problems - images and files don't migrate correctly
SEO damage - URLs change without proper redirects
Incomplete migration - plugins often require extensive manual cleanup

My custom migration process handles these challenges through iterative development, testing, and refinement. I ensure every piece of content migrates accurately with proper formatting, relationships, and metadata intact.

3. What do you need to get started?

To provide an accurate quote and timeline, I need:

Drupal version - which version are you running?
Content inventory - what content types, how many nodes, what custom fields?
Budget range - what's your budget for this project?
Timeline - when do you need to complete the migration?
SEO requirements - do you need to preserve existing URL structure?
Design scope - will you provide a WordPress theme or need design work?
Custom functionality - any specialised features that need to be replicated?

I can conduct a detailed site audit to inventory your content and recommend a migration approach. Get in touch to discuss your project.

4. How is your service different from other migration services?

I specialise in the migrations that others can't handle reliably:

E-commerce expertise: Drupal Commerce and Magento to WooCommerce with full data integrity
Custom scripting: migration scripts tailored to your content structure, not one-size-fits-all
Zero-downtime launches: staged migration process for business-critical sites
Iterative approach: test and refine the migration 5-20 times until perfect
SEO preservation: URL mapping, 301 redirects, and metadata transfer
Plugin development: custom WordPress plugins for specialised features
Post-launch support: SEO monitoring and issue resolution

I've successfully migrated large media sites, e-commerce platforms, and complex content management systems. See client testimonials and case studies.

5. Can I migrate only my content and handle design myself?

Yes. Many clients prefer to handle WordPress theme selection and customisation in-house while I focus on content migration. This works well if you have:

Internal designers or developers
An existing WordPress theme you want to use
A preference to manage the design process separately

I can work with your theme and provide the migrated content in the correct structure. I'll also develop any custom plugins needed to support your content types and functionality.

6. What is your content export process?

My migration process follows these steps:

Discovery & audit - I analyse your Drupal site to understand content structure
Script development - I write custom migration scripts for your content types
Test migrations - I run multiple test migrations on a staging site
Refinement - I adjust scripts to handle edge cases and special formatting
Quality assurance - I validate content accuracy and completeness
Final migration - I execute the complete migration to your production site
Post-migration - I monitor SEO and address any issues

Throughout the process, I maintain close communication with your team to ensure the migration meets all requirements. Learn more about the content migration process.

7. How long does a migration take?

Timeline depends on project complexity:

Simple site (standard content types, small volume) - 2-4 weeks
Medium complexity (custom content types, moderate volume) - 4-8 weeks
Large or complex (extensive customisation, high volume) - 8-16 weeks

Factors that affect timeline:

Number and complexity of content types
Volume of content to migrate
Custom functionality requirements
Design and theme development scope
Client review and feedback cycles

I provide a detailed project schedule after the discovery phase.

8. Will the amount of content affect the price?

Content volume has less impact on price than content complexity. The main cost drivers are:

Custom content types - each type requires custom migration scripts
Custom fields - complex field types need special handling
Content relationships - taxonomies and entity references add complexity
Media assets - images, documents, and videos need proper migration
Custom functionality - specialised features may require plugin development

Once migration scripts are developed, they can process thousands of content items efficiently. A site with 10,000 simple articles might cost less than a site with 1,000 complex, highly customised content items.

9. What migration tools do you use?

I use a combination of custom-developed scripts and established migration tools:

Custom PHP scripts - tailored to your exact content structure
WP-CLI - WordPress command-line interface for bulk operations
Database tools - direct database queries for complex transformations
Migration frameworks - WordPress plugins and libraries as needed
Testing tools - automated validation of migrated content

My approach is tool-agnostic - I use whatever combination of tools and techniques best serves your specific requirements.

10. Which Drupal versions can you migrate?

I can migrate from any Drupal version:

Drupal 7 - most common migration source (end of life January 2025)
Drupal 8 - modern architecture, clean migration
Drupal 9 - end of life November 2023
Drupal 10 - current supported version
Drupal 11 - latest version, I stay current with platform changes
Drupal 6 - legacy version, requires special attention
Earlier versions - I can handle even older Drupal installations

Each Drupal version has different database structures and APIs, but my experience across all versions ensures a smooth migration regardless of your starting point.

11. Do you comply with GDPR?

Yes. I take data protection seriously and comply with GDPR requirements:

Data minimisation - I only access data necessary for migration
Secure transfer - all data transfers use encrypted connections
Limited retention - I delete data exports after migration completion
Confidentiality - I sign NDAs when required
Access controls - strict limits on who can access your data
Data processing agreement - I provide DPA documentation when needed

If you're migrating user accounts with personal data, I ensure proper handling throughout the migration process and can advise on GDPR compliance for your new WordPress site.

12. Do you have case studies?

Yes. Here are two representative case studies:

Case Study 1: Large Media Company

Challenge: A media company with 50,000+ articles across multiple content types needed to migrate from Drupal 7 to WordPress while preserving SEO rankings and complex content relationships.

Solution: I developed custom migration scripts that handled 12 different content types, migrated all taxonomies and metadata, processed 200,000+ images, and implemented 301 redirects for changed URLs. The migration took 12 weeks with multiple test iterations.

Results: Zero data loss, maintained Google rankings, improved site performance by 40%, and the client's content team found WordPress easier to use than Drupal.

Case Study 2: Ecommerce Platform

Challenge: An online retailer needed to migrate product catalog, customer reviews, and user accounts from Drupal Commerce to WooCommerce while maintaining order history.

Solution: I migrated 5,000+ products with custom attributes, preserved 20,000+ customer reviews with star ratings, transferred user accounts and order history, and developed custom WordPress plugins to replicate specialised Drupal functionality.

Results: Successful migration with complete data integrity, improved checkout conversion rate by 25%, and reduced hosting costs by 60%.

See more client testimonials from past migration projects.

13. Can I preserve my SEO rankings?

Yes. SEO preservation is a critical part of the migration service:

URL structure - I maintain your existing URL structure when possible
301 redirects - I implement proper redirects for any changed URLs
Metadata migration - I transfer page titles, meta descriptions, and alt text
Internal links - I update internal links to reflect new URLs
Sitemap - I generate and submit updated XML sitemap
Post-launch monitoring - I track search rankings after go-live
Google Search Console - I help you update GSC for the new platform

My clients typically maintain or improve their search rankings after migration. I follow SEO best practices throughout the migration process.

14. What are your payment options?

I offer flexible payment terms:

Milestone payments - payments tied to project milestones (most common)
Monthly retainer - fixed monthly fee for long-term projects
Hourly billing - pay-as-you-go for smaller projects or ongoing support

Typical milestone structure:

25% deposit to begin discovery and script development
25% after successful test migration
25% after final migration to staging
25% after go-live and post-launch review

I accept payment via bank transfer, check, or PayPal. I can accommodate net-30 terms for established agencies.

15. Where can I get more information?

Learn more about the migration service:

Content Migration Process - detailed overview of the methodology
Client Testimonials - what clients say about working with me
About - background and expertise
Contact - get a free quote for your project

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I typically respond to all enquiries within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, UK business hours.

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