Migrate from Drupal to Payload CMS

Why Migrate from Drupal?

# 1
Publishing takes too long and feels complicated
# 2
Editors depend on developers for even simple requests
# 3
Drupal updates, modules, and patches take a lot of effort
# 4
Multi-language setups are hard to maintain
# 5
Frontend freedom is limited by Drupal’s architecture

What Reverse Health Gained with Payload CMS

42%
faster content publishing
faster page load time
75%
reduction in manual workflows
100%
content ownership and flexibility

How We Help Migrate?

01

Drupal Review & Content Planning

We check your Drupal setup, your content types, and what needs to be moved or improved during the migration.

02

Payload Schema Setup

We build new content structures in Payload that make editing simple and support your future needs.

03

New Frontend Build (Next.js)

We create a modern, fast website using Next.js for better performance and SEO.

04

Multi-Language & Regional Setup

We set up languages, regions, and publishing rules so global teams can manage content easily.

05

Training, Support & Launch

We train your team to use Payload and provide documentation so they can work independently after launch.

Why us

Accurate Estimates

90% of our projects stay within the initial offer without major scope changes.

Performance by Default

NextJS and SEO audits are included by default to ensure top performance from day one.

Faster Delivery

Our internal CMS-kit accelerates Headless CMS development, saving both time and budget

Feature Mapping

Configuration-heavy CMS

Relies extensively on UI configuration, YAML files, and environment-specific setups

Code-first content platform

Сonfigured directly in code, allowing teams to version, test, and evolve content models alongside application logic

Entity & module complexity

Entities, fields, and custom modules can become difficult to manage over time

Explicit data models

Provides clear, strongly typed collections and fields, making content behavior easier to reason about and extend

Plugin-based extensibility

Customization often depends on contributed modules with long-term maintenance risks

Native business logic in the CMS

Enables custom logic - hooks, access rules, workflows, and validations - directly in the CMS codebase without external dependencies

Built-in page rendering

Traditionally handles routing and rendering

API-only content layer

Strictly headless, exposing content via REST and GraphQL APIs and acting as a pure backend for modern websites and digital products

Upgrade-heavy lifecycle

Major Drupal upgrades frequently require full migrations

Low-risk, continuous evolution

Supports gradual changes to schemas and logic, reducing disruption and making long-term platform evolution more predictable

Our Clients Say

"We hired FocusReactive to help us choose and implement the right headless CMS for creating dynamic tours, and they delivered exactly what we needed. Their expertise laid a solid foundation, and now our internal team can confidently continue the work. Communication was smooth, and the collaboration felt like a true extension of our team."

Daniel Albert
Daniel Albert
Director of Engineering, Reverse Tech

"FocusReactive completed the project on time and added extra tasks without compromising the schedule. As a result, the client was pleased with the new site's look and feel. FocusReactive held weekly virtual meetings to share accomplishments and questions. They were organized and flexible."

David Green
David Green
Operations Director at The Mighty Shed

We picked FocusReactive over other partners because of their no-nonsense approach, technical know-how, experience and price. FocusReactive’s work has doubled SEO traffic in the first week and has received positive feedback from stakeholders. A lot of companies have layers of sales on top of them and if you don't plan in advance, you cannot get the resources needed. FocusReactive ensures that you are never blocked because they will prioritise for you.

Igor Oudekerk
Igor Oudekerk
Product Owner, EasyPark

"FocusReactive has been an exceptional partner, delivering all our requirements ahead of schedule. Their team feels like an extension of ours, understanding our strategy and anticipating our needs. They helped us build two modern, SEO-friendly marketing websites that our marketing team can easily manage without relying on developers. The team is incredibly talented, responsive, and always takes pride in their work. Thanks to FocusReactive, we've been able to scale our marketing efforts more effectively. We couldn’t have asked for a better partner."

Mike Addonizio
Mike Addonizio
VP of Marketing at Betway

"FocusReactive helped us launch a high-performing website with 20% faster load times and 40% less manual work thanks to seamless integrations. DatoCMS also allowed our team to update content 50% faster, all delivered with clear communication and reliable project management."

Gal Lampel
Gal Lampel
Operations Manager, QuantHealth

Recent migration projects

Lucian Light

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Lucian Light
Industry
Wholesale Building Materials
Technical Stack
Next.JS
Payload
Vercel
Scope of Work
Migration to Payload CMS
Maintenance

QuantHealth

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QuantHealth
Industry
Biotechnology Research
Tech stack
DatoCMS
Next.JS
Vercel
Scope of Work
Website Development
Maintenance

EasyPark

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EasyPark
Industry
Parking & Mobility
Technical Stack
Next.JS
Storyblok
Vercel
Scope of Work
Design
Website Development
Maintenance

FAQs

Migration from Drupal to Payload CMS

Most migrations take 6–9 weeks, depending on how complex your Drupal setup is.

Yes, but Payload is easy to learn. Most teams get comfortable quickly.

No, all important pages, content, media are transferred safely.

Yes, Payload admin panel is simpler, and updates are much quicker than in Drupal.

Yes, with no heavy modules or patching required, maintenance becomes much cheaper.

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