System Modernisation Pathway
For Charities & Non‑profits
Protect continuity and compliance. We plan migrations that maintain SEO, preserve data integrity, and respect governance requirements.
For Creative & Media Teams
Keep focus on content and clients. We handle the technical pathfinding and cutover so your campaigns and publishing never miss a beat.
The System Modernisation Pathway
Four staged steps with governance gates. Advisory up front, productised delivery where it adds speed and certainty.
1) Assess
Current‑state audit, objectives, risks, and success metrics.
- Legacy System Audit & Risk Register
- Stakeholder & Workflow Mapping
- Technical & Content Inventory
2) Decide
Options analysis and business case to choose rebuild, replatform, or refactor.
- Options & Architecture Matrix
- Business Case Pack (cost/TCO, risks, benefits)
- Sequenced Roadmap with Stage Gates
3) Migrate
Pilot first, then execute with rehearsed cutover and verifiable checks.
- Pilot Build & Technical Spikes
- Data & Content Migration Plan
- URL/Redirect Strategy & SEO Parity Plan
- Cutover Runbook & Rollback Plan
4) Optimise
Hypercare, enablement, performance, and governance hardening.
- Hypercare & Issue Burn‑down
- Training & Enablement Guides
- Performance, Security & Governance
- Continuous Improvement Backlog
Proof of depth
Explore playbooks for common scenarios. Each shows patterns, checklists, and FAQs drawn from live engagements.
Drupal Modernisation Playbook
From legacy modules to modern publishing. SEO continuity and editor‑friendly workflows built in.
CMS Consolidation Playbook
Reduce platform sprawl and costs by consolidating sites whilst protecting content and SEO.
Monolith to Headless Playbook
Decouple safely with an MVP pilot, performance baselines, and governance for phased rollout.
Do you recommend a platform before the assessment?
No. Platform selection is an outcome of the Assess and Decide stages. We begin with objectives, constraints, and measurable success criteria.
Can we buy just one module?
Yes. Many clients start with the Legacy System Audit or the Options & Business Case Pack before deciding next steps.
How do you protect SEO and analytics during migration?
We plan URL parity, redirects, sitemaps, and schema updates in advance, align analytics, and validate during cutover with testing and monitoring.
What if we need to pause or change direction?
Each stage ends with a go/no‑go gate. You can pause, pivot, or proceed based on evidence and risk appetite.
How long does a typical engagement take?
For small organisations, 6–12 weeks from assessment to go‑live is common, depending on scope, data complexity, and integrations.
Will you work with our existing developers or vendors?
Yes. We frequently work alongside in‑house teams and incumbent suppliers to reduce risk and accelerate delivery.