We migrated Dr. Deborah Gordon’s healthy living blog from Drupal 7 to a high-performance, static WordPress-managed site.
Comprehensive Data Migration
- All website pages, blog posts, and resources were seamlessly transferred from Drupal 7 to WordPress.
- Complex taxonomies and content relationships were preserved.
- Links to old pages were redirected to their new locations.
Custom Static Site Generation
- We implemented the HoZt static website generator to boost performance.
- WordPress was integrated as a headless CMS for easy content management.
Design and User Experience
- A fresh, custom modern design was created.
- Site navigation and usability were improved.
- Responsive design was ensured for optimal viewing across any device.
Performance Optimization
- Page load times were significantly improved.
- Assets were optimized for faster content delivery.
SEO Preservation
- Automatic 301 redirects were implemented to maintain SEO value.
- URL structures were preserved wherever possible.
- On-page SEO elements, including meta tags and structured data, were enhanced.
Custom Functionality
- A custom search solution was developed for easy access to legal resources.
- Faceted navigation was implemented for blog posts and case studies.
- Custom content types were created for specialized legal information.
Content Management
- An intuitive WordPress backend was set up for easy content updates.
- Training was provided to the client team on the new content management processes.
- Version control was implemented for content changes.
Security Enhancements
- Static site architecture was leveraged to improve security.
- SSL/TLS encryption was implemented.
- The attack surface was reduced by eliminating server-side processing.
This comprehensive website migration transformed Dr. Deborah Gordon’s healthy living blog from a Drupal 7 platform into a high-performance static site powered by WordPress as a headless CMS. The process included meticulous data transfer, custom static site generation, and major improvements to design, performance, and functionality. By implementing the HoZt static website generator and optimizing all aspects of the site, we achieved faster load times, better security, and an improved user experience. The project also prioritized preserving SEO value, delivering custom features, and making content management simple for the client.