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Hey, have you ever asked a migration question on Drupal Slack? 😀

With coffee in one hand and code in the other, the Drupal squad is always ready for battle🤺

Monday is Memeday! Here’s to a productive (and hilarious) week ahead!
#DrupalMigration #Drupalmeme #MondayMotivation
Meme showing an army on horseback charging, with the caption: ‘Drupal Slack when someone posts a migration question: We ride at dawn.’ The joke is about how quickly and enthusiastically the Drupal community responds to migration help requests.
May 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Still on Drupal 7? Your site may be at risk from security and compatibility issues. Explore the Migration Resource Center to connect with Certified Migration Partners who can guide your upgrade.

Learn more: www.drupal.org/about/drupal...

#Drupal #Drupal7 #DrupalMigration #OpenSource
August 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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📘 @tag1consulting.com‬ has released a free e-book for Drupal 7 → 10/11 migrations, based on Mauricio Dinarte’s 31-part blog.
Insights from Lucas Hedding and Michael Meyers make this a must-read for devs tackling complex data moves.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4l6rbFY ##DrupalMigration #Drupal10 #Drupal11
July 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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🏛️ BANES Council unified 8 heritage sites into one Drupal 9 platform—Roman Baths, Art Gallery & more.

Zero downtime, Solr search, WCAG 2.2 AA, and faster security workflows.

Opencentric led the transformation.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4buYhhE
##Drupal #PublicSectorTech #DrupalMigration #HeritageWeb
Unified Drupal Platform Powers 8 Heritage Websites for BANES Council
February 4, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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University of Kentucky College of Dentistry rebuilt its site on Drupal 10 after Drupal 7 end-of-life.

APAX Software replaced a 2012 Drupal 7 build with modern architecture, CKEditor 5, LDAP auth, and updated payments.

Full rebuild, not an upgrade.

https://bit.ly/3OHrhtc
##DrupalMigration
Drupal 7 to 10 rebuild for college website
March 2, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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Philip Norton extends Migrate Plus with custom plugins for Jadu-to-LocalGov Drupal migrations, adding request delays, caching, pagination, and API-key handling.
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #DrupalMigration

https://bit.ly/4bKVHUa
Jadu Migration Extends Migrate Plus for LocalGov Drupal
Field mapping was only part of this council migration. The source API also required Drupal to account for throttled requests, unusual pagination, incomplete records, and cached downloads during development.
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August 14, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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A CodeLift analysis by Niels de Feyter explains how random configuration UUIDs disrupted a Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 migration workflow. Fresh installs generated thousands of config diffs, breaking Git-based validation.

https://bit.ly/3PcSxQp
##Drupal #DrupalMigration #DrupalDev #OpenSource
Random Config UUIDs Break Iterative Drupal 7-to-10 Migration Workflows
A Drupal migration project reported 2,525 configuration files appearing changed after a reinstall, despite identical migration logic and data. The only difference was regenerated configuration UUIDs, highlighting a limitation in reinstall-driven deve...
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March 9, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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Visible Homes moved from Drupal 8 to 10 via Drupal 9, with custom-code and contrib updates. DevBranch also made more interface controls configurable and contributed to Nice ImageField Widget.
##Drupal #Drupal10 #DrupalMigration #OpenSource

https://bit.ly/3TUpuDI
Visible Homes Drupal 10 Upgrade Adds Configurable Interface Controls
Moving a legacy Drupal site across two major-version boundaries can expose work well beyond compatibility fixes. The Visible Homes migration also changed editor controls and led to maintenance work on a contributed module.
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August 13, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Gordon Heydon outlines a record-first approach for large Drupal file migrations.

Instead of copying every binary through PHP, the pattern registers managed file records and URIs first, then moves files separately with filesystem tools.

https://bit.ly/4v1DjxE
##Drupal #DrupalMigration #DrupalFiles
Drupal File Migration Approach Separates Records From File Transfers
Gordon Heydon outlines a Drupal migration pattern that separates managed file records from binary file transfers. The approach registers file entities and URIs first, verifies missing binaries with HTTP HEAD checks, backfills files only when needed, ...
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June 10, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Moving Drupal content to another headless CMS requires more than copying fields. Replatform Radar recommends mapping taxonomy, media, entity references, embeds, and nested components explicitly.
##Drupal #HeadlessCMS #DrupalMigration #ContentMigration

https://bit.ly/4woHmnB
Drupal-to-Headless Migration Requires Explicit Reference Mapping
A replatforming project can move the visible content and still leave important structure behind. References between Drupal entities need their own migration plan.
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August 14, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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WordPress-to-Drupal migrations can use direct SQL access or WXR/XML exports. TDT compares four contrib projects across content coverage, extensibility, release maturity, and security support.

https://bit.ly/3TNOxbv
##Drupal #WordPress #DrupalMigration
The Drop Times card compares direct database and WXR routes for WordPress-to-Drupal migration, including source access, processing needs, project maturity, and security coverage.
August 11, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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Drupal 7 extended support may supply covered patches without transferring responsibility for custom code, integrations, hosting, testing, or migration. The Drop Times maps the ownership gaps teams must assign.

https://bit.ly/4bovwCl
##Drupal7 #DrupalSecurity #DrupalMigration
TDT card explaining that Drupal 7 extended support covers patches, but not full site ownership, migration work, or operational responsibility.
July 30, 2026 at 4:24 PM
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DevBranch rebuilt Ark Safety’s Drupal 7 store on Drupal 10 using custom migrations, modules, theming, and an Unleashed integration. The case study shows why major-version migrations can require reconstruction.

https://bit.ly/4xhekY5
##Drupal #Drupal10 #DrupalMigration
DevBranch Rebuilds Ark Safety Website on Drupal 10
A Drupal 7 migration can become a reconstruction when custom commerce functions and external systems need Drupal 10 replacements. Ark Safety’s rebuild shows where a version change gives way to custom development.
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July 30, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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AI Content Migrate explores how AI can assist Drupal migration projects.

The module analyses legacy pages to suggest content models and field mappings before migrations run through Drupal’s standard Migrate system.

https://bit.ly/4bjiepI
##Drupal #DrupalMigration #AI #DrupalDev
AI Content Migrate: Using AI to Speed Up Drupal Migrations
Riccardo Paradisi explains how an AI-assisted Drupal module developed by Raffaele Chiocca aims to reduce the most time-consuming part of content migrations: analysing and mapping legacy structures.
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March 11, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Jeff Greenberg's Part 2 taxonomy audit guide is out via The Drop Times.

It walks through exporting Drupal 7 taxonomy, spotting duplicates, and building a migration-ready plan.

Critical read if you're migrating to Drupal 10 or 11.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pJhHUn
##DrupalMigration #Taxonomy #DataCleanup
Drupal Migration Taxonomy Audit, Part 2: How to Analyze Your Data and Build a Migration-Ready Taxonomy Plan A practical guide to exporting terms, spotting duplicates, and enforcing structure with SQL
December 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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Still on Drupal 7, 8, or 9? ⚠️

Luisanny Carrasco at weKnow explains why timely upgrades matter—and what to do next.
https://bit.ly/4mFQT4V
##Drupal7 #DrupalMigration #Drupal10 #DrupalSecurity
When and Why to Update Your Drupal Site: Advice from weKnow
Luisanny Carrasco from weKnow outlines when to upgrade your Drupal site, depending on its version. Carrasco urges immediate action for Drupal 8 and 9 sites, which are no longer supported, and encourages forward planning for Drupal 10 users eyeing Dru...
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September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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🏫 15,000+ pages. 50+ departments. 1 smooth migration.
Attico helped the University of Applied Sciences move from Drupal 7 to a scalable, SEO-optimized platform—with sharp images, smart access control, and no downtime.
Full story by Kazima Abbas: https://bit.ly/43Hou8d ##DrupalMigration #HigherEd
Why the University of Applied Sciences Chose Drupal—and How Attico Made It Work
When the University of Applied Sciences needed to modernise its outdated Drupal 7 website, Attico International delivered a complete Drupal 9 migration, rebuilding the platform with scalable multilevel access, SEO-optimised content structure, mobile-...
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May 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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The 30th article in our migration series is here! Get practical advice on migrating complex content types and learn how to troubleshoot missing field data. Hint: check your source! #DrupalMigration #DrupalTips
https://www.tag1consulting.com/blog/migrating-your-data-d7-d10-migrating-nodes-part-2
Migrating Your Data from D7 to D10: Migrating nodes - Part 2 Migrations How-To: #30
The penultimate installment of our Drupal 7 to 10 migration series is here! This guide dives into node migrations for venue, session, and event content types. Discover expert tips on troubleshooting missing field values, streamlining QA workflows, and mastering entity validation to ensure a smooth migration process. The finish line is just ahead!
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February 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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Check out our deep dive on creating custom source plugins for Drupal migrations. From basic concepts to advanced techniques — there's something for every developer facing a D7 to D10 data migration. #DrupalMigration https://bit.ly/3CT2Iny
Migrating Your Data from D7 to D10: Migrating media. Creating custom source plugins. Migration How-to: # 28
In the previous article, we learned how to migrate paragraphs and create custom process plugins. Good exercise for the brain. Today, we will do some exercises for the body. Get ready for a strength training session — Drupal style — where we will learn about creating custom source plugins, extending existing ones, and writing media migrations from scratch.
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February 18, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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When should you move from WordPress to Drupal? Learn the signs, the process, and what it looks like in a real migration case.

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#wordpress #drupal #cmsmigration #wordpresstodrupalmigration #drupalmigration #cmsplatform #enterprisecms
WordPress to Drupal Migration - When, Why & How (with a real case study)
When should you move from WordPress to Drupal? Learn the signs, the process, and what it looks like in a real migration case.
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April 8, 2026 at 7:39 AM
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Your Drupal 7 site has reached its end of life as of January 2025. If you’re planning a move to Drupal 10 or 11, this blog will help you prepare for a smooth and well-planned migration.

www.specbee.com/blogs/drupal...

#drupalmigration #drupal7to10 #drupalupgrade #drupal7to11 #migrationchecklist
8 Critical considerations for a successful Drupal 7 to 10/11 migration
Your Drupal 7 site has reached its end of life as of January 2025. If you’re planning a move to Drupal 10 or 11, this blog will help you prepare for a smooth and well-planned migration.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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Curious about what makes a CMS migration successful? No, it isn’t limited to the transition. Read this blog to learn about ongoing support post-migration.

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#cmsmigration #drupalmigration #postmigrationsupport #drupalsupport #drupalmaintenance #websitemigration
What happens after a CMS Migration? A guide to post-migration Drupal Support
Curious about what makes a CMS migration successful? No, it isn’t limited to the transition. Read this blog to learn about ongoing support post-migration.
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December 26, 2025 at 6:05 AM