ExpressionEngine Upgrade Services
Do you have an ExpressionEngine website that needs to be upgraded? Let our expert team of developers handle your ExpressionEngine upgrade. We’ve performed hundreds of upgrades — from small sites to large, complex deployments.
Why is it important to upgrade ExpressionEngine?
Though we don’t recommend that website owners update their software with every minor update, it is critical to maintain a reasonably current software stack. Major updates should be made, such as from ExpressionEngine security and performance releases. Moreover, it’s important to update the entire web server stack, bringing Linux, Apache/NGINX, PHP and MySQL up to the latest, stable versions. This ensures that websites are not vulnerable to security risks or downtime due to software conflicts.
The Risks of Running Out-dated Software
Failing to upgrade your website and the software running on your server is a lot like failing to change the oil in your car. You might get away with it for a while, but eventually it will catch up with you. It’s far better to take preventative measures to keep your website running, than to deal with an unexpected emergency.
Running unsupported, out-of-date software has many risks. Most significantly, the following issues may arise with little or no notice (see typical ExpressionEngine server stack for reference):
- A required update or security patch for the server’s operating system (Linux), web server (Apache or NGINX), scripting language (PHP) or database engine (MySQL) could crash the website, if the update does not support the outdated version of ExpressionEngine.
- Vulnerabilities and bugs are constantly discovered in software like Linux, NGINX, PHP and MySQL. Running unpatched services can allow attackers to compromise a website or server.
- Performance issues may arise when other components of the software stack (i.e. - PHP) are upgraded or patched.
Why Partner with Pedrera for Your Upgrade?
Upgrades to ExpressionEngine can be complex, and experience matters. We’ve successfully completed hundreds of ExpressionEngine upgrades. So many, in fact, that we have an established process that has been refined over the years. Our formal approach is built on experience and allows us to avoid many pitfalls. It also means that we are incredibly efficient at our work. This translates into savings for website owners. It also means that our upgrades are done without any downtime or service interruptions.
Official ExpressionEngine Partners
Pedrera has been developing ExpressionEngine websites since 2009. We were members of the ExpressionEngine Professionals Network starting in 2011, and we've been members in the current ExpressionEngine Partners program since its inception. Our in-house team of developers build websites based on established best practices and decades of experience building on the ExpressionEngine platform.
ExpressionEngine Upgrade Services
Our services include more than just upgrading the ExpressionEngine core. We can take a comprehensive approach to improving your website. By addressing these issues during an upgrade, website owners can save time and money.
- Upgrade of the entire web server technology stack: operating system, NGINX / Apache, PHP, MySQL, etc.
- Upgrade of ExpressionEngine addons – even custom or abandoned ones
- Server / website security hardening
- Performance optimization for faster load times
- Migrations to new hosting providers
- Improvements to content editing and website management processes
- Enhancement of the user experience, such as updates to the web design
- Search engine optimization
- Generative engine optimization
ExpressionEngine Case Studies
Wyffels Hybrids
Pedrera provides Wyffels Hybrids with a full suite of web services including ExpressionEngine development, PHP and MySQL application development, performance optimization and hosting infrastructure management.
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Profed Credit Union
Pedrera provides Profed Credit Union with strategic consulting, ExpressionEngine development, web server administration, cyber security and maintenance services.
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Arrowhead Furniture
Pedrera was engaged by Arrowhead Furniture to completely redesign and rebuild their ExpressionEngine eCommerce website. Pedrera provided marketing strategy, branding, web design, ExpressionEngine and CartThrob eCommerce development services.
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