HTML or Drupal: Which Bridge to Cross and Which to Burn

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The migration has never been that easy. convert your static HTML website to Drupal with automated converting tool CMS2CMS.

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The static HTML website was the first way for lots of people to get their feet wet on the

Internet. As the result there are many HTML sites owners. Some of them are satisfied

with their websites and some are not, and there is a lot of reasons for this. Later on

CMS platforms were created with the purpose to satisfy people’s needs. One of them is

Drupal which is considered to be the guru of CMS platforms. Right now we are going to

discuss the peculiarities of a static HTML website and Drupal content management

system: why people prefer one and don’t like the other, and vice versa.

Static HTML Website: Pros and Cons

● The biggest advantage of static HTML website is that you have much stricter

control over your file structure, design and SEO.

● Due to the fact that there isn’t any extra bloat around your content, your static

HTML website will load faster than CMS website.

● There is no need to move to a new version of the CMS when it is released.

● There isn’t a database, so you don’t have to anxious about database crashing.

● It is difficult to hack such HTML websites, so they are really reliable for security.

Although HTML websites have many advantages, there are also some drawbacks, for

instance:

● It is necessary to have strong coding knowledge in web-programming languages

called HTML and CSS in order to run static websites but even then there is

always a risk of making a mistake and damaging a code.

● Different plugins or extensions are not available for HTML sites, so it will be your

job to code every piece of functionality.

● Although HTML templates are available, your content needs to be coded in and

around the designed template for each page on the website.

Why Drupal?

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● Although running a website on Drupal requires coding skills, it is easier to

maintain than a static HTML site. Furthermore, it is beloved by developers due to

its incredible customization.

● This CMS platform offers you lots of modules with the help of which it is possible

to get new features.

● If you want to make some changes to your Drupal site, it will take less time than

to a static HTML website. This is because Drupal CMS platform is designed in

such a way that users can manage content quickly and effortlessly.

● Due to the fact that Drupal is a well-known content management system, it is

cheaper to add some functionality than to an HTML site.

Make a Decision and Follow the Instruction

So, if you like your HTML site that’s fine, but in case Drupal CMS platform sounds good

for you then it is possible to convert your HTML content to Drupal fully automatedly.

Only CMS2CMS migration service can offer you such opportunity. This online tool will

make your HTML to Drupal migration flawless and accurate. Follow this step-by-step

instruction to make sure that the conversion is as easy as pie.

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Registration Step

To get started, create an account or login with your Facebook or Google account.

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Choose Your Source/Target Websites

Indicate your Source/HTML and Target/Drupal website URLs in the following fields.

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Bridge Installation Step

After that you have to install the connection bridge. It is used to allow data interaction

between a static HTML website and Drupal CMS platform.

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Select Options

Now you have to choose the additional options such as images migration, making URLs

SEO friendly, clearing current Target data from your new site and getting design

suggestion.

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Demo Migration Step

Before running Full Migration it would be better to start Free Demo MIgration to make

sure that Drupal CMS platform is what you need.

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Full Migration Step

In case you are satisfied with the Demo Migration results, then you can set up Full

Migration and enjoy the results within minutes.

CMS2CMS service migrates the following items from HTML to Drupal.

So, don’t waste your time and set up a free Demo Migration to see how your new

website looks like and decide for yourself to convert your HTML site to Drupal or not.