Navigate the Transition from Drupal 7 with Expert Guidance and Future-Ready Solutions

What Drupal 7 End of Life Means for Your Business

Security Risks

Drupal 7 will become susceptible to vulnerabilities. Protecting your organisation and gaining the right support will be significantly more challenging.

Operational Inefficiency

Unsupported CMS platforms can obstruct your operational efficiency. Consider a transition to a modern CMS to guarantee your business can operate smoothly.

Innovation Hurdles

Maintaining a cutting-edge position will be nearly impossible with Drupal 7. Push boundaries with a modern platform and firm your stance as a leader in your industry.

Strategic Planning

As Drupal 7 reaches its end-of-life, you face a complex decision on the future of your organisation's website. Is it worth staying on the outdated platform, or does transitioning to a newer version promise multiple advantages?

"We are pleased with the way CTI Digital has collaborated with our in-house digital team to develop our new network of Wildlife Trust websites. Millions of people visit our websites each year, and we hope it's easier for people to find information on how they can get involved, support their Wildlife Trust and take action for wildlife. We have more exciting developments on the way, including a new online donation system, so watch this space!"

Adam Cormack, Head of Communications at Wildlife Trusts

Drupal 10 Benefits

Performance Enhancements

Drupal 10 introduces optimised code and advanced features, enabling heightened website speed and responsiveness for smooth user experience.

Enhanced Security Features

Benefit from first-class security and be secure in the knowledge that your digital assets are protected from potential threats and vulnerabilities.

Scalability

Experience seamless scalability as your business expands with Drupal 10. This flexibility adjusts to your evolving needs as traffic surges and content grows.

CTI Digital’s Drupal Team in Numbers

108

Drupal projects released in 2022

Drupal Hosting clients with +400 websites

20+

years delivering Drupal solutions

1,800+

Drupal websites launched

Tailored Drupal Services

Holistic Digital Assessment

Our Website audits are designed to inform you on the best approach to take in moving from Drupal 7.

Our Drupal 10 Blueprint audit captures the high-level requirements of your business, maps your current modules and reviews your solution with a future-proof plan & quote.

What’s more, if you go ahead with a Drupal 10 build, we’ll discount the cost of the audit from your build.

View our audit costs

Drupal Project Development

We are committed to maintaining consistent teams assigned to client projects over time. This leads to high productivity and fosters a positive culture and close working relationships with clients.

Our development process is summarised below:

Interpret functional and non-functional requirements into Drupal architecture, document the solution
Estimate the effort and skills required
Produce delivery plan
Quality Assurance planning
Prioritise backlog of tasks into sprints
Sprint-based iterative development
Accessibility, Security, Performance testing
User Acceptance testing
Launch planning
Deploy to live

Speak to us about your Drupal 7 Migration Project

Retained Development for Continual Enhancements

Investment in your website should be maintained.

We recommend that once your site is live, even if CTI didn’t create it, you maintain your investment in digital with our Continuous Enhancement Service. On a monthly basis, it is intended to:

Secure monthly availability of developers and wider agency resources such as SEO, marketing, UX and CRO
Enable incremental improvements to be rolled out frequently
Provide strategic consultancy to inform your digital roadmap
Equip you with the capability to keep pace with innovations and ahead of your competitors
Ensure time is available to maintain compliance with legislation

Considering Alternatives to Drupal 10?

Explore alternatives to Drupal 10 with our platform selection service. We work with you to select the ideal CMS platform based on your needs, ensuring a smooth integration and optimal performance.

We're trusted by

Our Drupal Case Studies

De Vere

Throughout the years, De Vere has moved from a Drupal 7 and Drupal 9 hybrid to then upgrading to Drupal 9, and, most recently, they have made a move to Drupal 10, all under our expert guidance.

PolyFlor

Alongside the Polyflor team, we embarked on an in-depth Discovery and Definition project. Through detailed research, we aimed to answer some pivatol questions to define an ideal digital solution.

The Donkey Sanctuary

Throughout our time collaborating with The Donkey Sanctuary, we have navigated through multiple business challenges, striving to deliver a fully functional and impressive website experience for their users.

Why work with CTI Digital?

We nurture long-term client relationships

We’re committed to constantly review your digital roadmap to ensure you feel supported and satisfied your organisation is well equipped to achieve its objectives.

We work cross-functionally to achieve your goals

We collaborate with experts in every digital field, ensuring all channels run smoothly to support your email marketing and reap results.

24/7/365 UK-based hosting & support should you need it

Enterprise grade cloud infrastructure fine-tuned for high performance with Drupal.

Trusted partner - Many of our clients have been with us for +5 years

We provide value beyond services by creating long-lasting relationships with our clients.

Our Partners & Accreditations

Drupal Audit, Upgrade and Migration Costs

Stage 1

Drupal website audit with recommendations

Drupal 7 Essential Website Audit

Designed to inform Drupal 7 site owners what is the best approach to take in migrating to Drupal 10 “as-is”.

Included in the essential audit:

Technical analysis & code review
Assessment of Drupal approach
Drupal 10 compatibility assessment
Mini report with prioritised technical recommendations
Cost estimate for migration to Drupal 10

From £1,650 + VAT

We can work together

Drupal 10 Blueprint Audit

A plan for your future site needs that takes advantage of Drupal 10 and available modules.

Included in the blueprint audit:

High-level requirements capture
Technical analysis & code review
Drupal 10 compatibility assessment
Drupal 10 module mapping
Solution Review
Futureproof Plan
Cost estimate for migration to Drupal 10

From £5,000 + VAT

We can work together

Stage 2

Drupal Upgrade or Migration

Upgrade from Drupal 7 to 10 with no design changes

Like for like replacement of existing website using modern Drupal architecture and leveraging the latest content management advancements that Drupal 10 brings.

Included in the migration:

New mobile responsive front-end theme
Review of content types, and taxonomies to ensure maximum benefits derived from the new Drupal version
Powerful content management advances brought by Drupal 10, including flexible layouts builder
CK Editor 5
Significant Performance improvements via support for the latest PHP versions
Compliance yo Google core web vitals
Benefits from ongoing security support from the Drupal project

From £20k + VAT

Upgrade from Drupal 7 to 10 with a complete rethink & redesign

Full discovery and design phase encompassing business and technical requirements analysis. Total redevelopment of the website using modern Drupal architecture.

Included in the full discovery, design and technical aspects:

Technical analysis & code review
Business analysis to understand objectives and business needs
Drupal 10 compatibility assessment
Mini report with prioritised technical recommendations
User experience design
New Solution Architecture
New mobile responsive front-end theme
New information architecture (content types, taxonomy, menus)
Powerful content management advances brought by Drupal 10 including flexible layouts builder
CK Editor 5
Significant Performance improvements via support for the latest PHP versions
Compliance yo Google core web vitals
Benefits from ongoing security support from the Drupal project

We will give you a fixed price once we understand your requirements.

Other Requirements? Request a proposal

Whether you are in the earliest stages of a concept or have well-formed requirements, we’re ready to help you with your latest digital project.

Our Drupal consultants are here to ensure you make the best decisions in digital. We’ll invest time to understand your objectives, user needs and business goals to inform and propose an approach.

We will give you a fixed price once we understand your requirements:

High-level business goals
Functional and non-functional requirements
Proposed solution
Detailed estimate
Delivery timeline

Talk to a Drupal expert today

Talk to a Drupal Expert

You can call or email us, or book a 30 minute session with one of our friendly team of experts and we’ll help you to plan your successful transition away from Drupal 7.

We're available to talk Monday - Friday between 9am and 5.30pm (excluding UK public holidays)

Or book a virtual meeting at a time that suits you:

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hello@ctidigital.com 0161 713 2434

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it crucial to move from Drupal 7?

The move away from Drupal 7 means your business will not face security risks. A modern system also means a CMS that is easy to maintain and manage for your team so that your business can continue to thrive and push boundaries.

How do I know which CMS is the right fit for our requirements?

Our experts conduct a thorough assessment, understand your unique needs, and suggest CMS options that align with your goals and preferences.

What are the key benefits of your platform selection service?

Our service analyses your needs both technically and from a strategic business perspective. Our team then recommends the most suitable CMS alternatives considering factors such as scalability, features and future compatibility.

Can we ‘lift and shift’ our Drupal 7 site to Drupal 10?

Our thorough website audits assess your current digital estate, identifying areas that may need improvement in order to be compatible with a supported CMS solution.

Due to the age of Drupal 7, no matter what CMS platform you choose, migrating from Drupal 7 will be a rebuild project, even if choosing Drupal 10.

This is because the technology used has changed drastically, is no longer compatible, and will also become unsupported shortly after the Drupal 7 end-of-life.

How long does this process take?

Our experience has shown that most Drupal 7 upgrades, from initial conversations to launch, usually take around 12 months. This timeline does vary based on the complexity of your website, how quickly decisions and budgets are signed off and other variables.

Elevate your business and drive growth. Contact our Drupal experts today and get a tailored plan to meet your objectives with costs.

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Migrate from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 to elevate your business