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Switching from TYPO3 to WordPress: Comparison & Safe Migration
Break Free from Agency Dependence: I’ll migrate your TYPO3 website to WordPress so your team can maintain it on their own—without any data loss and with a well-thought-out redirect strategy to preserve your search rankings.
The Trigger
Common TYPO3 Pain Points
The agency needs every little thing
A new teaser, an image swap, an additional subpage—and yet another ticket for the TYPO3 agency. With WordPress and Elementor, your team can handle these kinds of changes on its own, in minutes instead of days.
Expensive upgrades every few years
Every major TYPO3 LTS version release is a separate project with a four-figure budget—and anyone who skips it is left with an insecure legacy version. WordPress updates continuously, without the need for expensive migration projects.
Editors are struggling with the backend
Nested page trees, cryptic content elements, and the fear of breaking something: The TYPO3 backend overwhelms casual editors. WordPress can be learned in an hour—and it forgives mistakes thanks to revisions.
The Decision
TYPO3 vs. WordPress: A Comparison
TYPO3 is a powerful enterprise CMS—but for many small and medium-sized businesses, it’s simply overkill. Every text change requires an agency, LTS upgrades cost four-figure sums every few years, and editors struggle with a backend built for corporate workflows. WordPress offers the same range of features for most small- and medium-sized business websites—with significantly lower ongoing costs and maintenance that your team can handle without a marathon of training sessions.
| TYPO3 | WordPress | |
|---|---|---|
| Care provided by our own team | Labor-intensive; usually requires an agency | Can work independently after a brief training session |
| Update Costs | LTS upgrades often run into the four-digit range | Ongoing updates, minimal effort |
| Extensions | Limited selection, often custom-developed | Huge, proven plugin ecosystem |
| Service Provider Market | Few specialists, higher rates | Large—no dependence on an agency |
| Typical Applications | Corporations, complex legal workflows | SMEs, medical practices, law firms, retail stores |
To be honest: If you have group-wide approval workflows, complex multi-client structures, or strict enterprise requirements, TYPO3 is a great choice for you. For everyone else, the switch usually pays for itself by the second year—simply by eliminating agency and upgrade costs.
Scope of Services
What's Involved in Switching from TYPO3 to WordPress
Content Migration from TYPO3
Pages, news articles, images, and files are imported from TYPO3 in a structured manner—including synchronization with the original site tree.
URL Structure & 301 Redirects
Every TYPO3 URL will be assigned a redirect destination in the new structure—this minimizes ranking risks and preserves your backlinks, as tracked via Search Console.
Redesign with Elementor
Your corporate design will be faithfully recreated in WordPress—or the migration will serve as a relaunch with a modernized look and feel.
Functions & Permissions in WordPress
Forms, news sections, multilingual support, and user roles are implemented using proven WordPress solutions—more streamlined than their TYPO3 counterparts.
Editor Training & Support
Your team will learn how to maintain the new website during a brief training session—afterward, I’ll be available for ongoing support or to answer any specific questions.
And many other features available upon request
Today, we can meet almost any website need based on your specific needs and requirements. Just ask us.
From TYPO3 to WordPress
How TYPO3 structures are migrated
What runs in TYPO3 via the page tree, content elements, and extensions has a clear equivalent in WordPress.
Page treeThe page structure is mapped as a page hierarchy in WordPress; old URLs are redirected via 301.
Content elementsText, image, and accordion elements are rebuilt using Elementor widgets.
NewsItems are migrated to WordPress posts—with categories, dates, and images.
PowermailForms are recreated, GDPR-compliant and with spam protection.
MultilingualTranslated pages are assigned with WPML; language versions remain linked.
Users and permissionsEditor groups are transferred to WordPress roles.
I review custom-developed extensions individually during the initial audit.
The Path
Here's How the Switch from TYPO3 to WordPress Works
- AssessmentWeek 1I’ll review your TYPO3 instance—site structure, extensions, multilingual capabilities, URL structure—and determine what can be carried over and what would be better addressed with a new solution.
- Concept & ProposalWeek 1–2You will receive a binding quote that clearly outlines the scope of work, the timeline, and an estimated range for each work package.
- Setup & DesignWeek 2–6The new WordPress website is built in a protected environment—your design or templates are individually recreated in WordPress, while your TYPO3 site continues to run unchanged.
- Content & RedirectsWeek 5–7Your content will be fully migrated and checked, and every old URL will receive its 301 redirect.
- Go-Live & TrainingWeek 6–8Switchover on your desired date, training for your editors, and follow-up monitoring of rankings.
From TYPO3 to WordPress
How TYPO3 structures are migrated
What runs in TYPO3 via the page tree, content elements, and extensions has a clear equivalent in WordPress.
The Investment
How much does it cost to migrate from TYPO3 to WordPress?
Switching from TYPO3 to WordPress is not, technically speaking, a simple migration, but rather a complete rebuild: I’ll transfer all the content to WordPress—but the design and templates will need to be recreated from scratch, since TYPO3 layouts cannot be transferred on a 1:1 basis. Pricing is therefore calculated on a case-by-case basis based on the number of pages—with a binding “from-to” estimate for each work package, rather than a flat rate based on guesswork.
Because the design, structure, and content are already available as a template, you’ll save significantly compared to a completely new website—the time-consuming conceptual phase is largely eliminated, and the redesign is based on the existing model. The cost overview provides a guide to the price range (a new website starts at €2,490 net).
It’s often worth taking advantage of the transition to refresh the design or carry out a redesign: Since the site is being rebuilt anyway, modernizing it at the same time costs significantly less than a separate relaunch at a later date. You’ll receive the exact scope after the free assessment.
Web Design Examples: Here's What Your New Website Could Look Like
What My Clients Say
Let's talk about your switch to TYPO3
As part of the free assessment, I’ll review your TYPO3 instance and provide you with an honest evaluation of whether and how the switch would be worthwhile for you—with no obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Switching from TYPO3 to WordPress
TYPO3 or WordPress—which is better for small and medium-sized businesses?
For most small and medium-sized businesses, WordPress is the more cost-effective choice: easier maintenance, a vast market of service providers instead of reliance on a single agency, and no expensive versioning projects. TYPO3 really shines when it comes to enterprise-wide approval workflows and complex multi-client structures—but if you don’t need those features, you’ll end up paying for them without getting any benefit.
Can all content be imported from TYPO3?
Yes—pages, news posts, images, and files are fully transferred. Special plugins don’t always have a direct equivalent; in such cases, their functionality is recreated using proven WordPress solutions. I’ll clearly outline what will be migrated and how during the initial assessment.
What will happen to our Google rankings?
Google generally re-evaluates a migrated website—so fluctuations can never be completely ruled out. However, by using 301 redirects for every old TYPO3 URL, carrying over metadata, and monitoring the process through Google Search Console, I minimize the risk. After going live, I monitor the rankings and make adjustments if individual pages drop in rank.
How long does it take to migrate from TYPO3 to WordPress?
Depending on the scope, this typically takes 3 to 8 weeks. Your existing TYPO3 website will continue to run without any restrictions—the switch will not take place until the new WordPress site has been fully tested.
How much does it cost to switch from TYPO3 to WordPress?
Starting at €1,500 net for small websites with up to about ten pages, €2,500 to €5,000 for medium-sized websites with 10 to 30 pages and SEO migration; extensive TYPO3 installations with many content types, multilingual support, or special features cost more. A migration involves rebuilding the site in WordPress. Since the design, structure, and content already exist, you save money compared to building a completely new website—and often, the migration costs about the same as a single TYPO3 major upgrade, with the added benefit that no further upgrade projects are required afterward. You’ll receive the exact scope after the free assessment as a binding “from-to” estimate.
When is it better to stick with TYPO3?
If you have group-wide approval workflows, complex multi-client setups, or strict enterprise requirements, and an internal team manages the instance, I honestly advise against making the switch—for most other websites, WordPress is the more streamlined solution.
What are the disadvantages of TYPO3?
TYPO3 is designed for large organizations: The backend requires training, major upgrades are projects in their own right that involve agency resources, and the market for service providers and extensions is significantly smaller than that of WordPress. For small and medium-sized businesses, this usually means higher ongoing costs and a reliance on an agency—without being able to take advantage of strengths such as multi-client setups or complex approval workflows.