TYPO3 Migration
with content and SEO protection

A TYPO3 migration combines technical modernization with content and process work. Pages, media, metadata, languages, permissions, forms, search functions, and custom data must work completely and transparently in the new environment. Waldbyte plans these dependencies before implementation and validates them in a test migration.

When a TYPO3 migration makes sense

A migration is often appropriate when a direct upgrade path is disproportionately risky, the existing site package requires fundamental renewal, or content must move into a new data model. A hosting move, consolidation of several websites, or transition from another CMS can also be planned as a migration.

Inventory of pages, media, and functionality

Before implementation, we record page trees, languages, content types, files, forms, search, protected areas, redirects, integrations, and editorial exceptions. Not every legacy element has to be retained. Together, we decide which content should be migrated, cleaned up, consolidated, or archived.

Content and data mapping

Legacy content elements do not always fit the new structure directly. We therefore define mappings for pages, content types, media, categories, and structured records. Repeatable import and transformation steps reduce manual errors and make test runs comparable.

Extensions, integrations, and custom development

Custom extensions and external systems are assessed by business importance. Data models, APIs, scheduler processes, and permissions must continue to work together correctly. Where legacy code cannot be retained economically, we plan a replacement or new TYPO3 extension with a clear scope.

Languages and editorial workflows

For multilingual websites, we review translation relationships, fallbacks, hreflang, and editorial workflows. Roles, groups, and approvals are not merely copied technically; they are aligned with the planned way of working in the new system.

Protect URLs, redirects, and SEO signals

Important URLs, page titles, descriptions, canonicals, hreflang, structured data, and indexing rules are documented. A redirect map connects old and new addresses. Before and after go-live, we check key landing pages, the sitemap, and technical signals so visibility is not lost through avoidable migration errors.

Test migration and quality control

A test migration identifies content or functionality requiring special treatment. We compare quantities, samples, and defined page types, test backend and frontend, and document open issues. The final process is scheduled only after functional and technical approval.

Go-live, content freeze, and post-launch checks

For go-live, we coordinate the data state, any content freeze, delta transfer, backups, maintenance window, and fallback options. After launch, we check forms, search, logins, integrations, redirects, tracking, and logs.

What we need for a migration estimate

Useful inputs include the current system version, number of pages and languages, extension list, special content types, integrations, desired target structure, and timeframe. An initial assessment clarifies whether an update, migration, or relaunch is the most appropriate route.

Frequently asked questions about TYPO3 migration

Can content be transferred automatically? Often yes when the source and target models are structured. Exceptions and editorial quality still require samples and approval.

Can the design be renewed at the same time? Yes. Technical, content, and design migration should then be planned as separate but coordinated work packages.

Can Waldbyte take over a project from another agency? Yes. We begin with an inventory and prioritize missing documentation and technical risks.

Related TYPO3 services

See also our TYPO3 agency, TYPO3 update, and TYPO3 support and maintenance.