Drupal Migration Services

Migrating to Drupal 10 is more than just a technical upgrade; it's an opportunity to modernize your site, streamline your content, and take advantage of the latest features Drupal has to offer. Whether you're upgrading from an older version of Drupal or moving from a completely different CMS, we've built a streamlined and airtight migration process from decades of performing Drupal migrations to ensure a smooth transition.

Site Backup

Before making any changes, we create a full backup of your current website. This includes your database, media files, configurations, and custom code. For organizations moving from another CMS, this means exporting all site data into a secure, accessible format. Having a reliable backup ensures that if anything goes wrong, we can restore your original site without data loss.

Site Migration Audit

We will then evaluate your current site to understand what needs to move and what can be improved. If you're migrating from an older version of Drupal, we'll review existing modules, themes, and custom code for compatibility with Drupal 10. If you're migrating from a different CMS, we'll audit your content types, taxonomies, media, and integrations to see how they'll map into Drupal's structure. We'll review our audit findings with your team and decide together on what content should be archived instead of migrated.

Development Environment Setup

We never migrate directly to your live site. Instead, we create a staging environment that mirrors your production setup. This allows us to test migration strategies safely and refine our approach before rolling out changes to users. We'll install Drupal 10 on the new environment we set up.

Core & Contributed Modules Upgrades

We'll then set up your Drupal 10 environment with the necessary modules and configurations. If the site is being migrated from a different CMS, then we'll configure Drupal's content types, fields, and taxonomies to be able to properly receive imported data.

Content Migration

Drupal's Migrate API is a powerful tool for bringing content, users, and taxonomy terms into your new site. If you're moving from an older version of Drupal, then mapping will be relatively straightforward. If you're migrating from a different CMS, we'll likely need to use custom migration scripts or a third-party tool to translate your data into Drupal's format. We always start by testing a small subset of content to identify issues before migrating the full site.

Custom Coding

Any custom code, whether it's a module, plugin, or integration, will need to be adapted for Drupal 10. We can update deprecated functions and rewrite modules for compatibility with Drupal's new APIs. We'll also write new custom code to replace any old custom code from your previous site if you're migrating from a different CMS.

Theme & Design Migration

Drupal 10 introduced a modern theming system that may differ significantly from your old site. If you're upgrading from an older version of Drupal, we'll make adjustments to align with Drupal 10's Twig templating engine and new front-end features. If you're migrating from a different CMS, we'll rebuild your design using a fresh, modern Drupal theme.

Redirect Placement

To protect your search visibility and ensure a seamless user experience, we'll set up 301 redirects from old URLs to the new URLs if any of your URL structure has changed. We take great care to rebuild URL paths and carefully map them to preserve rankings and avoid broken links.

Testing & Launch

Your new site will undergo rigorous testing to validate that all content has been migrated correctly, all features work as expected, and that your site performs well across devices. Once we've verified that everything is working as expected, we'll update your DNS settings and launch your Drupal 10 site.

Monitoring & Optimization

After launch, we'll closely monitor site performance, uptime, and analytics. If we detect any issues, we'll act quickly to make corrections. We can also continue to support your website after launch with our Drupal website support and maintenance services.

Migrating to Drupal 10 future-proofs your site, ensuring it continues to deliver an exceptional experience for both administrators and end users. Below are some of the top benefits of making the move to 10.

More Integrations & Better Scalability

Today's websites often need to connect with a wide range of third-party services, from CRMs and marketing tools to e-commerce platforms. Drupal 10 is designed with integration in mind, making these connections simpler and more reliable. Its modern architecture also scales smoothly, ensuring your site can handle higher traffic and complex functionality as your organization grows.

Improved Security

Drupal 10 is built with modern security best practices and benefits from ongoing community support and updates. Older versions of Drupal have lost official support, leaving sites more exposed to vulnerabilities and cyber threats. By upgrading, you'll ensure your site receives regular security patches and stays protected against emerging risks.

Enhanced Performance

With Drupal 10, you gain access to updated modules, sleek themes, and optimized performance features. From faster load times to intuitive content editing, advanced layout builders, and better media handling, the platform makes managing and navigating your website easier than ever.

Extended Support

Every Drupal release eventually reaches its end of life, meaning no more updates or official fixes. Drupal 10 provides ongoing updates, long-term support, and the backing of a large community of developers who continually improve the platform. Migrating ensures your site won't be left behind.

Inclind offers a range of digital services that complement and support your Drupal migration. Whether you're planning a redesign, addressing accessibility gaps, or improving performance, we help you strengthen your web presence from all angles. Explore how our services align with your organization's evolving needs.

Drupal Website Development

We build scalable, accessible Drupal sites that meet today's technical standards and tomorrow's user expectations. From custom modules to multisite implementations, our team of Drupal website developers helps you harness the full power of open-source.

UX & Content Strategy

A migration is the perfect time to revisit your content and structure. We guide you through audits, taxonomy improvements, and content planning to ensure a better experience for your users and editors alike with our UX and content design services.

Website Security & Compliance

Post-D7, maintaining secure and compliant digital platforms is non-negotiable. We implement best practices for security, accessibility (WCAG), and data integrity to keep your site protected and aligned with organizational values.

Integrations & Automations

Your site doesn't live in a silo. We help connect Drupal to CRMs, third-party platforms, and internal systems, creating opportunities for automation and streamlined user flows that improve efficiency.

Performance Optimization

From mobile load speeds to server-side caching, we make sure your migrated site performs better than your old one. Faster pages mean better engagement, better SEO, and happier users.

Support & Maintenance

After launch, we don't disappear. Inclind provides ongoing support, monitoring, and updates to help you maintain your site long after the migration is complete, with clear communication and proactive care.

Discovery & Planning

Not sure where to start? Our migration planning services help you scope, prioritize, and budget before committing to a complete development project. It's a low-risk way to gain clarity before a big move.