Upgrade Path

Drupal 7 → Drupal 11
Drupal 7 → Drupal 12 (future-ready)
Replatforming & architecture redesign

Migration Scope

  • Content migration
  • Custom module refactoring
  • Theme redesign or modernization

Risk Mitigation

  • Security-first approach
  • Compliance alignment
  • Controlled release process

Performance Boost

  • Core Web Vitals optimization
  • Modern caching strategies
  • Infrastructure modernization

The Risk of Staying on Drupal 7

Drupal 7 no longer receives security updates. This creates exposure to vulnerabilities, audit failures, and increasing maintenance costs. Many hosting providers and enterprise security teams now classify unsupported CMS platforms as high-risk.

Beyond security concerns, Drupal 7 architecture limits performance, scalability, and integration capabilities. Modern marketing stacks, headless architectures, and advanced personalization are difficult or costly to implement on legacy foundations.

The longer migration is postponed, the more expensive and complex it becomes.

Our Migration Approach

Comprehensive Audit

Full technical audit of modules, custom code, integrations, and content structure.

Architecture Redesign

We evaluate whether direct upgrade or full re-architecture delivers better long-term value.

Structured Content Migration

Automated, tested content migration with validation and rollback options.

Custom Code Refactoring

Legacy PHP modules are rewritten to align with modern Drupal standards.

Performance & Security Hardening

Modern caching, infrastructure tuning, and security best practices implemented.

Controlled Go-Live

Staged deployment, QA validation, and post-launch monitoring.

What You Gain After Migration

Drupal 7 Migration replaces unsupported legacy architecture with a modern, structured Drupal 11/12 foundation built for long-term sustainability. The new platform is engineered around modular architecture, standardized configuration management, API readiness, and security-first principles. Performance optimization, dependency modernization, and technical debt reduction are integrated into the migration strategy to ensure architectural clarity rather than a simple version upgrade. By rebuilding on supported core frameworks and current best practices, the platform becomes maintainable, upgrade-ready, and integration-friendly. This ensures that modernization strengthens governance, scalability, and operational reliability.

Migration Capabilities
  • Multisite migrations
  • Multi-language platforms
  • Enterprise integrations
  • Custom workflows
  • Complex content models
Best Fit For
  • Enterprise organizations
  • Government institutions
  • Universities & research bodies
  • Healthcare & regulated industries
Technology Stack
  • Drupal 10 / 11 / 12
  • PHP 8.4+
  • Solr / Elasticsearch
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS / Acquia / DigitalOcean)
  • CI/CD pipelines

Delivery Model

Our Drupal 7 Migration delivery framework is designed to minimize risk, eliminate downtime, and ensure long-term platform sustainability. We combine structured planning, controlled execution, and rigorous validation to transition legacy Drupal 7 systems to modern, supported versions. Whether your platform requires a fixed-scope migration, a phased enterprise rollout, or a parallel rebuild strategy, we ensure predictable timelines, technical clarity, and business continuity throughout the process. The result is a secure, future-proof Drupal platform aligned with modern architecture standards, performance best practices, and long-term maintainability.

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Fixed-Scope Migration

A clearly defined migration plan with agreed scope, timeline, and deliverables. We analyze your current Drupal 7 setup, define upgrade paths, and execute the migration in a controlled environment with transparent milestones and predictable outcomes. Ideal for organizations seeking certainty in budget and execution.

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Phased Migration

A structured, step-by-step transition approach designed for complex enterprise platforms. Critical modules, integrations, and content structures are migrated in prioritized phases, minimizing operational disruption while allowing continuous business activity during the upgrade.

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Parallel Build Strategy

We build the new Drupal platform alongside your existing Drupal 7 system, ensuring uninterrupted service while development progresses. Content synchronization, integration testing, and validation happen in parallel before a carefully planned final switch-over.

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Post-Migration Support

After launch, we provide stabilization, monitoring, and optimization support. Performance tuning, security validation, and regression checks ensure your newly upgraded platform operates reliably and efficiently in production.

Business Impact

Migrating from Drupal 7 eliminates exposure to unsupported software risks while restoring full security coverage and compliance alignment. A modern architecture reduces long-term maintenance overhead and minimizes the cost of future upgrades. Improved performance and SEO strengthen user engagement and digital acquisition outcomes. Standardized workflows and API capabilities accelerate marketing execution and integration initiatives. For leadership, this transition transforms a legacy liability into a scalable, secure digital foundation aligned with long-term growth strategy.

Reduced Security Risk

Migrating away from unsupported Drupal 7 eliminates exposure to unpatched vulnerabilities and restores full security update coverage, reducing regulatory and reputational risk.

Lower Long-Term Maintenance Costs

A modernized architecture with standardized configuration and dependency management reduces emergency fixes, upgrade friction, and accumulated technical debt over time.

Improved Operational Efficiency

Cleaner workflows, better configuration control, and simplified deployments decrease internal effort required to maintain and evolve the platform.

Stronger Performance & SEO

Modern caching strategies and optimized rendering improve page speed, Core Web Vitals, and search engine visibility—supporting higher engagement and acquisition outcomes.

Future-Proof Upgrade Path

Structured migration planning ensures smoother transitions to future Drupal releases, reducing the likelihood of disruptive re-platforming efforts.

Scalable Digital Growth

API-ready architecture and integration-friendly design enable expansion into new channels, brands, and enterprise systems without architectural rework.

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