Hallmark Jewellers

Project Goals & Requirements
The primary goals of the project were:

• Seamlessly migrate content from Drupal 8 to Drupal 10

• Maintain the existing design aesthetic while ensuring theme compatibility

• Upgrade deprecated APIs and modules

• Improve site performance, security, and scalability

• Simplify content management for administrators

• Ensure a future-ready platform with continued support

Challenges
The migration posed several challenges, including:

• Deprecation of APIs, requiring updates to integrations and custom code

• Compatibility issues with the existing theme

• Complex data migration of structured content, media, and configurations

• Preserving the original design and user experience

Solution & Approach
Dotsquares adopted a structured, step-by-step approach:

1. Comprehensive Audit: Identified deprecated code, outdated modules, and compatibility gaps

2. Custom Development: Updated custom code and replaced unsupported APIs with Drupal 10-compatible alternatives

3. Theme Compatibility: Modified the existing theme to align with the new platform without compromising aesthetics

4. Data Migration: Utilised Drupal's migration tools to transfer content, media, and settings accurately

5. Rigorous Testing: Conducted extensive testing to ensure seamless functionality, data integrity, and performance

Outcome & Results
The successful migration resulted in:

• Faster and more efficient website performance

• Enhanced security and compliance with the latest standards

• Simplified content management with CKEditor 5

• Improved scalability for future business growth

• A future-proof platform with continued Drupal 10 support

By partnering with Dotsquares, Hallmark Jewellers now operates on an optimised, secure, and modern digital platform that delivers an exceptional online experience for its customers while setting the foundation for long-term digital success.