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title: ExpressionEngine → Craft CMS Migration Specialist (Australia)
date: 2026-03-31T21:22:00+11:00
author: Ben Bailey
canonical_url: "https://benbailey.com.au/expressionengine-to-craft-cms-migration"
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## 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.