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ExpressionEngine → Craft CMS Migration Specialist (Australia)

Move from ExpressionEngine to Craft CMS safely, smoothly, and without downtime.

If your ExpressionEngine website is becoming hard to manage, or costly to maintain, it might be time to move to Craft CMS.

I specialise in migrating ExpressionEngine websites to Craft CMS with a focus on performance, usability, and long-term scalability without breaking your existing site or SEO.

Why migrate from ExpressionEngine to Craft CMS?

Craft CMS offers:

  • A clean, intuitive editing experience
  • Flexible content modelling (Matrix, Neo, etc.)
  • Fast performance and modern architecture
  • Strong developer ecosystem and long-term support

What you get

A structured, low-risk migration

No “rip and replace” chaos. Your migration is planned and staged.

Content fully migrated

All entries, categories, assets, and relationships are preserved.

SEO protected

URL structures, redirects, and metadata are handled carefully to avoid ranking drops.

My migration process

1. Audit & planning

  • Review your ExpressionEngine setup
  • Map content structures to Craft
  • Identify risks and opportunities

2. Content modelling in Craft

  • Rebuild your CMS structure properly
  • Improve flexibility using Matrix fields

3. Data migration

  • Entries, assets, categories migrated
  • Relationships preserved
  • Data cleaned where needed

4. Front-end rebuild

  • Templates rebuilt in Twig
  • Performance and accessibility improved

5. SEO & redirects

  • URL mapping
  • 301 redirects
  • Metadata carried across

6. Testing & launch

  • Full QA across devices
  • Smooth deployment with minimal downtime

Who this is for

This service is ideal if you:

  • Have an existing ExpressionEngine website
  • Are planning a redesign or rebuild
  • Want a modern, maintainable CMS
  • Need a reliable developer who understands both platforms

Let’s talk

If you’re considering moving from ExpressionEngine to Craft CMS, I can quickly assess your site and outline the best approach.

Everything you need to know

Frequently asked questions

Will my SEO rankings drop?

Not if handled correctly. I preserve URLs where possible and implement proper redirects and metadata migration.

Can we redesign at the same time?

Yes, most clients combine migration with a design refresh.

Will there be downtime?

Usually minimal or none. We stage the new site and switch over cleanly.

Can you work with our agency?

Yes, I regularly partner with design and marketing agencies as the Craft CMS specialist.