Drupal 7 Migration Options

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Drupal 7 is near and dear to my heart, but all good things must end. The good news is that you have more and better choices than ever before — choices to fit all budgets and timelines.

• Upgrade to Drupal 10 or 11: Stay within the Drupal ecosystem with a complete rebuild and modernization.
• Migrate to WordPress: Shift to a simpler, cost-effective CMS if your site doesn't require complex functionality.
• Archive the Site: If the site is no longer actively used, preserve your hard work as a static archive.
• Custom AI Solution: Invest in a bespoke AI-driven system for high personalization and automation.
• Keep Drupal 7 Indefinitely: Maintain your current site with an investment in custom security patches.
• Vibe-Coding AI Solution: Build a lightweight, low-code, AI-assisted system for fresh, dynamic content and low maintenance with hosting and maintenance included.

We will start with a meeting to understand your needs and put together a custom plan that fits your budget and long-term plans. Remember: there's no charge or obligation for the call and you really, really shouldn't wait.

Deeper Dive

Upgrade to Drupal 10/11

Pros: Stay in the Drupal ecosystem, modern features, high security, and performance improvements.

Cons: Complex migration; often requires a full rebuild and rethinking of site architecture.

Best for: Organizations invested heavily in Drupal with complex workflows and integrations.

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Migrate to WordPress

Pros: Lower migration cost, easier to use, large ecosystem of themes and plugins.

Cons: Limited flexibility for complex enterprise needs compared to Drupal.

Best for: Content-driven sites, blogs, small to medium businesses.

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Archive the Site

Pros: Lowest ongoing cost and risk, preserves historical content with no ongoing maintenance.

Cons: No updates or interactivity; only static access to past content.

Best for: Projects where keeping a read-only version is sufficient.

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Custom AI Solution

Pros: Cutting-edge functionality like personalized content delivery, advanced automation and analytics.

Cons: High initial development cost and requires deep technical expertise.

Best for: Enterprises seeking a competitive edge with innovative web technology.

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Keep Drupal 7 Indefinitely

Pros: No migration hassle; staff familiarity with current system.

Cons: Significant security risks and growing maintenance costs as modules become unsupported.

Best for: Sites that are simple, critical, and not subject to high compliance requirements — but must have strong custom security support.

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Vibe-Coding AI Solution

Pros: Low-cost rebuild using low-code frameworks and AI-generated content; flexible and scalable for the future.

Cons: Some advanced use cases may still require custom coding and most providers require you host with them.

Best for: Organizations wanting a fresh, modern, scalable platform without the heavy burden of full custom CMS development.

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