Content migration

At the end of every website project, there’s a phase of work that no one likes to talk about, plan for, or actually do: content migration. Dreaded for its tedium and its inevitable urgency, it waits for the moment when it can be put off no longer. That’s when we step in to help.

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The last leg of the race

At the end of a big project, everyone is stressed. The client is managing expectations and planning the launch, while the project team is all hands on deck to hit final deadlines with all features fully functional. Entering content tends to surface bugs in the system we can trouble-shoot with the developer before the marketing team has to use it. We’re able to quickly navigate input without a steep learning curve because of our experience working with structured content, resolving complicated content questions without disturbing developer workflow.

A process that actually works

Automation can be expensive and challenging when content structures change dramatically. Scripts (automated migration) can’t clean up grammar, edit for style, separate text into semantic fields, or apply styling.

We’ve developed an efficient process that not only migrates content, but ensures the presentation is faithful to the design, transitions files, and achieves the desired functionality of links and buttons.

  • Audit

    Establish the scope of the migration, including number of pages, types of content, and all styling.

  • Estimate

    Produce a realistic budget and timeline.

  • Document

    Develop a CMS admin user guide and establish all styling rules.

  • Migrate

    Move the content page-by-page, field by field, applying styles.

  • Train

    Train content owners to input data going forward, sharing system shortcuts and tips for avoiding errors.

“We would have missed our launch date without your team.”

Nonprofit client

“Organized, efficient, smart. Can I put your team in charge of all of my high stakes projects?”

Law firm client

“Thanks for making what could have been a major PITA feel easy and painless.”

Retail client

Who we work with

It doesn’t matter who brings us into the project – we’ll happily collaborate with all stakeholders to maximize efficiency at every stage of content migration.

Clients

  • Universities
  • Law firms
  • B2B companies
  • Nonprofits

Creative shops

  • Content strategists
  • Design firms
  • Branding agencies

Developers

  • Drupal
  • WordPress
  • Expression Engine
  • Craft
  • Custom

What it will cost

We’ll provide a detailed estimate so you can compare the cost of manual migration with automation. You’ll also walk away with a better idea of what tasks remain if you choose an automated solution. Our pricing includes the migration as well as a user guide for your internal content owners and training.

We are almost always less expensive than:

  • Most automation solutions
  • Developers or designers cutting and pasting
  • Your team members losing their minds.
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Closing opportunity gaps

When you work with us, you are supporting equitable work opportunities for underemployed, underrepresented and underserved communities. We have a trained cadre of content migration specialists who are proficient in a variety of content management systems, sensitive to editorial tone and style, and very organized. The team is comprised of artists, stay at home parents, homebound individuals, and people with disabilities. Three Furies is also a certified Women’s Business Enterprise.