Secure your legacy Drupal 7 site before it's too late

Time is running out for Drupal 7 websites. With the End-of-Life (EOL) set for January 5, 2025, community and vendor support for Drupal 7 will cease. This means no more security updates or critical patches, leaving your website exposed to serious risks, including data breaches, legal non-compliance, and operational failure.

But you don't have to face these risks alone. Logic+Magic’s Drupal 7 Lighthouse Support Plan is designed to be your reliable safety net, ensuring your Drupal 7 site remains secure and operational well beyond the official EOL.

Why You Need Drupal 7 Lighthouse Now

The risk is real: After EOL, your Drupal 7 site will no longer receive the community or security support that has kept it safe and running efficiently. Without active support, the likelihood of vulnerabilities, performance issues, and site degradation grows significantly. Don’t let your website become an easy target for hackers or endure costly downtime.

Our Drupal 7 Lighthouse Service provides:

• Critical Security Updates: We implement 24/7 application monitoring and take any action we identify through that for performance optimisation or security improvements.

• Quarterly Security Scans: Identify and neutralise potential threats before they escalate.

• Dedicated Developer Support: Routine maintenance, enhancements, and SEO optimisation—all backed by a dedicated project manager.

• Emergency In-Hours Support: Immediate response to critical issues during business hours to minimise downtime.

How to Transition to Drupal 7 Lighthouse—Simple & Seamless

We understand the urgency and uncertainty that comes with Drupal 7's EOL. That’s why Logic+Magic has created a simple, clear process to transition your current support to our Drupal 7 Lighthouse plan.

The Transition Process

1. Initial Consultation: Tailoring Your Support Needs
We begin with a free consultation to understand your website’s current state and confirm the level of support you need. During this conversation, we will outline the scope of services, determine the best support plan for your needs, and establish clear pricing so there are no surprises.

2. Onboarding: 5-Day Efficient Start-Up
Our onboarding process is designed to get you up and running within five days:

• Code Audit Using Our Product Quality Framework (PQF): We conduct a thorough audit of your existing codebase using our unique Product Quality Framework (PQF). This gives us a detailed understanding of your site's quality and establishes a benchmark that we use to maintain or improve the site moving forward.

• Identifying Issues and Action Plans: If any broken code or vulnerabilities are discovered during this audit, we’ll inform you right away. Together, we can decide whether these issues should be added to a backlog for future resolution or prioritised for an immediate fix. (Note: Any remedial work identified is outside of the standard Drupal 7 Lighthouse fee and will be scoped and estimated separately.)

• Hosting Migration (Optional): If you also need hosting, we’ll facilitate a seamless transition to Platform.sh, our trusted hosting platform. We’ll deploy all the necessary monitoring tools, ensuring that your site’s performance and security are under constant supervision.

• Security Enhancements: As part of our onboarding, we’ll provide tailored recommendations for enhancing your site's security, such as DDoS protection and other measures to shield your site from potential threats.

3. Seamless Transition to Full Support
Once the PQF benchmark is in place and any hosting decisions have been finalised, your site will enter full support under the Drupal 7 Lighthouse Service Agreement. From this point, you can enjoy complete peace of mind, knowing that Logic+Magic will keep your website secure, updated, and performing optimally.

Our team proactively works to:

• Keep your website aligned with the quality benchmark defined by PQF.

• Maintain ongoing monitoring and prompt issue resolution.

• Ensure consistent security improvements and compliance.

Ready to Get Started?
Contact us today for your free consultation and let’s secure your Drupal 7 site—before it’s too late!

The Risks of Not Acting Before Drupal 7 EOL

For businesses that choose to continue on Drupal 7 post-January 2025, the risks are significant. Let’s look at what’s at stake if you decide not to seek support:

1. Security Vulnerabilities—A Hacker's Playground

After January 2025, your Drupal 7 site will not receive new security patches. This opens up major vulnerabilities, making it an easy target for cybercriminals. Just think—one unpatched vulnerability could lead to a complete data breach, exposing customer information, personal data, and other sensitive details. Such breaches can result in:

• Identity theft risks for customers.

• Legal action against your business, leading to fines and reputation damage.

2. Unpredictable Performance and Downtime

Without updates, your site will become increasingly incompatible with modern systems, leading to potential failures. Expect intermittent crashes and unplanned downtime—scenarios that translate directly into lost revenue and a damaged reputation. Imagine your website going down unexpectedly during a peak sales event. The consequences could be costly.

3. Legal and Compliance Risks

Running on Drupal 7 post-EOL means your website will be non-compliant with essential data protection standards such as GDPR and PCI DSS. Non-compliance can result in substantial fines and reputational damage, especially for businesses in regulated industries like healthcare or finance.

4. Damage to Brand Reputation

Customers expect a secure and seamless experience, and if your site falls short, they will look elsewhere. Operating on an outdated platform could lead to customer distrust, making it difficult to win back confidence once lost.

5. Increased Costs in the Long Run

While staying on Drupal 7 may seem cost-effective in the short term, expenses will quickly accumulate as you struggle with patching compatibility issues, paying for emergency support, and maintaining outdated hosting environments. The result? A bloated budget for an outdated system that offers limited benefits.

6. Loss of Competitive Advantage

Competitors that replatform to Drupal 10 gain access to better performance, advanced tools, and modern functionalities. By remaining on Drupal 7, your business risks falling behind, losing market share, and ultimately losing revenue.

Key Features of Our Drupal 7 Lighthouse Support Plan

• Continuous Security Patches: Ongoing updates to protect your site from emerging threats.

• Quarterly Security Assessments: Comprehensive scans to uncover vulnerabilities before they become an issue.

• Annual Application Quality Monitoring: Maintain the integrity and performance of your site with our Product Quality Framework.

• Dedicated Developer Resource: support for custom improvements, proactive maintenance, and SEO optimisation.

• Emergency In-Hours Support: Immediate response to minimise downtime during business hours.

• Priority Handling: Fast turnaround times to resolve your issues quickly and effectively.

• Personal Project Management: A named project manager dedicated to your business ensures continuity and reliability.

• Price Lock Guarantee: No price changes until at least April 2025.

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FAQs About Drupal 7 EOL and Our Lighthouse Plan

1. What happens to my Drupal 7 site after January 2025?
Without support, your website will be exposed to significant security risks and compatibility issues, endangering both your business and customer data.

2. How does Drupal 7 Lighthouse protect my site post-EOL?
We provide ongoing security patches, vulnerability scans, and emergency support, ensuring your site remains secure and operational during this critical time.

3. Can I replatform to Drupal 10 later with this support?
Absolutely. Our plan secures your Drupal 7 site while giving you time to prepare for a future replatforming to Drupal 10.

4. What compliance risks might arise if I stay on Drupal 7 without support?
Non-compliance with standards like GDPR and PCI DSS could lead to fines and reputational damage. Drupal 7 Lighthouse mitigates these risks by keeping your site secure and up to date.

5. Is there a cost advantage to staying on Drupal 7?
Initially, it might seem more affordable, but over time, increased costs for maintenance, emergency fixes, and compatibility issues will outweigh any savings. Replatforming to Drupal 10 or securing your site with Drupal 7 Lighthouse is the better long-term investment.

6. How do I sign up for Drupal 7 Lighthouse?
It's simple! Just contact us to schedule a consultation. We’ll help you secure your site immediately.

Small Print

(Note: Any remedial work identified during the onboarding code audit is outside the standard Drupal 7 Lighthouse fee and will be scoped and estimated separately.)