Drupal 7 To Drupal 10 Migration Service

Step 1: Backup Your Drupal 7 Site

Create a complete backup of your existing Drupal 7 site to prevent data loss during migration. This includes backing up your database, files, and configuration settings. Use reliable backup tools or services to ensure a secure and accessible copy of your site data.

Step 2: Audit Your Existing Site

Audit all the modules, themes, and custom code used in your Drupal 7 site to determine compatibility with Drupal 10. This involves cataloging all installed modules and noting any custom code or configurations. Check for available Drupal 10 versions of your essential modules and plan to replace or update those that are not compatible.

Step 3: Set Up a Development Environment

Create a development environment for Drupal 10 to ensure the migration does not affect your live site. This environment allows you to test the migration process and make adjustments without risking your live site's functionality. Use a local development setup or a staging server that mirrors your production environment.

Step 4: Upgrade Core and Contributed Modules

Update your site's core and contribute modules to their latest versions in Drupal 7 before starting the migration process. This helps minimize compatibility issues when moving to Drupal 10. Make sure all security patches and updates are applied to ensure a stable foundation for the migration.

Step 5: Migrate Content

Use the Drupal Migrate module to transfer content from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10. This includes nodes, users, taxonomies, and files. Configure the Migrate module to map your Drupal 7 content types and fields to the corresponding Drupal 10 structures. Test the migration on a small subset of content first to identify and resolve any issues before migrating the entire site.

Step 6: Rebuild Custom Code

Rewrite any custom code to be compatible with Drupal 10. This may include custom modules, themes, and integrations. Review your custom code for deprecated functions and update them to use the new APIs and best practices in Drupal 10. Consider refactoring code to take advantage of new features and improvements in Drupal 10.

Step 7: Migrate Themes and Design

Recreate your site's design in Drupal 10. If you're using a custom theme, you'll need to update it to be compatible with Drupal 10's theming system, which may involve significant changes. Alternatively, you can take this opportunity to refresh your site's design with a new theme that leverages Drupal 10's capabilities.

Step 8: Set Up Redirects

To ensure that your old URLs are redirected to the new ones after the migration, set up 301 redirects from your Drupal 7 URLs to the corresponding Drupal 10 URLs. This helps maintain your organic rankings and prevents users from encountering broken links. Use tools like the Redirect module to manage these redirects efficiently.

Step 9: Test Thoroughly and Launch the Site

Thoroughly test the migrated site in the development environment to ensure all content, functionality, and design elements work correctly. This includes checking for broken links, missing images, formatting issues, and verifying that all interactive elements function as expected. Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) with stakeholders to ensure the site meets their expectations.

Once testing is complete and all issues are resolved, launch the Drupal 10 site by updating your DNS settings and making it live. Plan the launch during a low-traffic period to minimize user impact and be prepared to address any immediate issues that arise post-launch.

Step 10: Monitor and Optimize

After the site is live, continuously monitor its performance and make necessary optimizations to ensure it runs smoothly. Use analytics and monitoring tools to track site performance, identify potential issues, and gather user feedback. Address any bugs or performance bottlenecks promptly to maintain a high-quality user experience.