PLATFORM PORTS & MIGRATIONS

So, you had your nephew build you a website on some weird platform a few years ago. Maybe it was coded from scratch in HTML, maybe it was made on Yahoo Sitebuilder or a page builder that came with your cheap hosting plan.

The problem is, that page builder service was discontinued several years ago.

It looks OK, but it lacks a lot of functionality that you would like. It’s barely mobile responsive, and that’s a BIG problem in 2025. You call him, but he has a full time job and kids now, and he also forgot your login years ago.

The website was also on his MacBook from 11th grade. That’s long gone.

Oh boy, what do you do… you call CWS to port the website over to a new CMS!

What is website porting?

Porting a website to a different CMS (Content Management System) means moving your website from one platform or system to another. A CMS is the software that allows you to create, manage, and update the content on your website without needing to write code. Popular CMS platforms include WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, and Squarespace.

CWS exclusively ports to WordPress, as it is the industry standard CMS.

When you port a website, you’re essentially transferring all of its important elements—like text, images, videos, and the way the site is structured—from the current CMS to a new one. This process can involve several steps:

Porting a website to a different CMS helps if you need more flexibility, better performance, or access to features your current CMS doesn’t offer, but it requires careful planning and implementation to ensure everything works smoothly on the new system.

We can also migrate your website to a new, more powerful hosting plan. Call Chris today to see how we can help you!

Step 1: Content Migration

You need to move all the content (blog posts, pages, images, and files) from the old CMS to the new one.

Step 2: Design and Layout

The design and layout of the website (like the colors, fonts, and overall look) may need to be recreated on the new CMS. Some platforms have different ways of handling design, so your website might need adjustments to ensure it looks the same or better on the new system.

Step 3: Functionality

Features like contact forms, e-commerce systems, and plugins/extensions that add extra functionality may need to be rebuilt or replaced on the new CMS if they aren’t compatible.

Step 4: On Page SEO and Internal Links

Search engine optimization (SEO) and URL structure may need special attention to make sure you don’t lose traffic or rankings when the move happens.

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