Planning and Executing a CMS Migration to Drupal: Strategy, Phases, and ROI
SparkFabrik shared a comprehensive blog post that guides organizations through the process of migrating to Drupal CMS. The post emphasizes that migration is not just a technical upgrade but a chance to rethink digital strategy, reduce costs, and improve long-term platform sustainability.
The article outlines the importance of a structured assessment phase, covering technical, business, and organizational goals. It compares three migration strategies—complete, progressive, and hybrid—explaining when each is appropriate based on project scope and risk. Drawing from practical experience, the post provides insights into common challenges such as content restructuring, feature migration, and stakeholder engagement.
Detailed phases of a migration project are discussed, including planning, development, content migration, testing, and post-launch support. The post also addresses project timelines and potential ROI, making a case for Drupal CMS as a scalable and cost-effective choice for public and private sector organizations.