Migrate from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 with Confidence and Precision

The Impact of Drupal 7 End of Life on Marketers

SEO

Face potential setbacks in search engine rankings as Drupal 7 reaches end-of-life. There’s a potential risk of diminishing online visibility without the advanced SEO features of Drupal 10.

Security

With Drupal 7’s impending end, your website is vulnerable to threats of exposing marketing data and eroding customer confidence in your data protection abilities.

User Experience

Delivering optimal user experience will become a challenge while using an unsupported CMS platform such as Drupal 7.  Unsupported versions may not take advantage of the performance enhancements introduced in newer releases. Marketers aiming for optimal website performance, speed, and user experience may find it challenging to achieve these goals with an unsupported version.

Vendor and Third-Party Support

Third-party modules, themes, and integrations may no longer be maintained or supported for Drupal 7. Marketers relying on specific modules or integrations may face challenges if those are not updated for compatibility with newer Drupal versions. This may include CRM systems, analytic tools and automation platforms.

Strategic Planning

The end of life for Drupal 7 requires strategic planning for the digital future, weighing the costs and benefits of an upgrade against the risks associated with maintaining an unsupported, outdated system.

"Having a new and improved website is a complete game-changer. Previously, we had a number of disparate websites with little integration in place between them and no cohesive digital roadmap. Now, with the help of the CTI Digital, we have taken a huge step forward with our digital ambitions."

Drupal 10 Benefits

Intuitive Content Management

Streamline content creation and management for your content team with Drupal 10’s user-friendly interface. Empower your team to efficiently update and organise content without extensive technical knowledge.

Read more on Drupal 10’s content editor.

Robust Security Features

Marketers can relax knowing their website is utilising a heightened level of cybersecurity with Drupal 10, ensuring the protection of sensitive marketing and customer data and building trust among customers.

Scalability for Growth

Marketers can adapt their website as their business evolves and grows. Drupal 10 enables organisations to scale their website alongside their business with their flexible features.

CTI Digital’s Drupal Team in Numbers

108

 Drupal projects released in 2022

84

Drupal Hosting clients with +400 websites

20+

years delivering Drupal solutions

1,800+

 Drupal websites launched

Tailored Drupal Services

Holistic Digital Assessment

Before moving away from Drupal 7, it’s important to have a comprehensive understanding of your existing digital portfolio. Our website audits uncover opportunities, address challenges, and lay the groundwork for a successful migration of your Drupal 7 website.

Our audits are designed to inform website owners of the best approach to moving from Drupal 7. They include a technical health check and compatibility evaluation, among other areas, to ensure your move is as smooth and successful as possible. 

Our Drupal 10 Blueprint audit captures your high-level requirements, 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 upgrade Project

Retained Development for Continual Enhancements

Investment in your website should be maintained.

We recommend that once your site is live, even if CTI Digital 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.

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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.

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Drupal Audit, Upgrade and Migration Costs

Stage 1

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
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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
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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

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 CMS Development 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:

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it crucial to move from Drupal 7?

Drupal 7 is nearing its end of life as part of the software lifecycle. For marketers, this means potential security, features, and support challenges.

How do I know which CMS best fits our requirements?

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

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.

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.

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.

Will upgrading to Drupal 10 disrupt my current marketing workflows?

The transition is designed to be seamless, minimising disruptions to marketing workflows while unlocking new features and capabilities.

Elevate your business with confidence. Contact our CMS development experts today and get a tailored plan to transition away from Drupal 7.