Migration Services
Your content is trapped in a platform that no longer serves you. Whether it's Drupal, Joomla, a custom-built system, or a legacy system that's long outgrown its support, I get it out safely, with your SEO, your data integrity, and your uptime intact.
I specialise in the migrations where the stakes are too high for automated tools and off-the-shelf plugins. Based in the UK, working with clients worldwide.
Platforms like Drupal 7 are already past end of life. The longer you wait, the greater the security and compatibility risk. Learn more.
What I migrate
CMS Migrations
Drupal (all versions including post-EOL), Joomla, WordPress, Sitecore, Kentico, and any CMS with a database. Custom scripting for complex content types and relationships.
Custom & Legacy Platforms
Bespoke CMS, proprietary systems, undocumented databases, platforms where the original developer disappeared. If there's a database, I can extract it.
E-Commerce
Drupal Commerce, Magento, WooCommerce, Shopify, BigCommerce. Products, orders, customers, reviews, and payment gateway configuration all handled.
Static Sites & Flat-File
Jekyll, Hugo, Gatsby, hand-coded HTML. Migration to WordPress or another CMS with content structure preserved.
Email & Hosting
Email server migrations, hosting transfers, DNS cutover, SSL configuration, and domain management. Often bundled with CMS migration.
Platform Consolidation
Multiple sites merged into one. Content deduplication, taxonomy restructuring, and cross-site SEO preservation.
Trusted by agencies
I work directly with agencies as a specialist subcontractor. Your client relationship stays yours.
SoConscious Creative LLC
What every migration includes
Before & during
- Full content audit
- Custom migration scripts
- 5-20 iterative test migrations
- URL mapping, 301 redirects, metadata
- Zero-downtime staged migration
- Direct communication throughout
After go-live
- Post-launch SEO monitoring
- Search Console handover
- Bug fixes
- Content team training
- Delta migration for late content
- Full documentation
Guideline pricing
| Migration type | Starting from (USD) |
|---|---|
| Standard website or blog | $3,500 |
| Large content site (news, custom types) | $6,300 |
| E-commerce (products, orders, customers) | $8,400 |
| Platform consolidation | By quote |
| Legacy/custom platform rescue | By quote |
| Email & hosting migration | By quote |
| Hourly rate | $150 |
Projects are billed in four 25% milestone payments. Full payment details.
What clients say
User Friendly Consulting, Inc.
How it works
1. Discovery
I audit your existing site, map every content type and relationship, and deliver a fixed-price proposal with a clear scope and timeline. No surprises.
2. Build
Custom migration scripts handle your specific content structure. I run 5-20 iterative test migrations, refining until every edge case is covered. Your live site stays untouched throughout.
3. Launch
Staged deployment with DNS cutover. Zero downtime. All redirects in place. A final delta migration captures any content published during the build phase.
4. Handover
Post-launch monitoring, full documentation, content team training. You own everything. I stick around until you're confident the migration is complete.
Frequently asked questions
Which platforms can you migrate from and to?
Any platform with a database or file-based content. This includes Drupal, Joomla, WordPress, Sitecore, Kentico, Magento, Shopify, custom-built CMS, static sites, and legacy systems with no documentation. The destination is usually WordPress, but I work with whatever platform best fits your needs.
Can you handle e-commerce migrations?
Yes. E-commerce migrations are among the most complex projects I handle. I migrate product catalogues, order history, customer accounts, reviews, custom attributes, and payment gateway configuration. Automated tools fail here because they can't handle the interconnected data relationships.
How do you preserve SEO during a migration?
SEO preservation is built into the process from day one. I map every URL, set up 301 redirects, transfer all metadata, and monitor Search Console after launch. The goal is zero ranking loss.
Do you work as a subcontractor for agencies?
Yes. I work as a white-label migration specialist for agencies worldwide. Your client relationship stays yours. I handle the technical migration and communicate directly with your team, or with the client if you prefer. See agency testimonials.
What if my platform is unusual or no longer supported?
That's where I tend to add the most value. Undocumented databases, proprietary CMS platforms, systems built by developers who are no longer available. If your data is in a database, I can extract it. If it's in flat files, I can parse them. The first step is always a free assessment.
Do you comply with GDPR?
Yes. I'm based in the UK and fully GDPR compliant. Client data is handled securely, access is limited to what's needed for the migration, and all data is deleted after project completion. I can sign a DPA if required.
Ready to discuss your migration?
Tell me about your site and I'll provide a free, no-obligation quote with a clear scope, timeline, and cost estimate.
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