When it comes to designing stunning websites, many law firms and small businesses trust Scorpion and their proprietary CMS – CMS 8. However, sometimes a change in direction is needed. When businesses decide to move away from CMS 8 and embrace the flexibility and versatility of WordPress, professional help is crucial. This is where Seota Digital Marketing comes in, with our expertise in transitioning websites from any CMS into a WordPress platform. As of when this blog is being written, Seota is actively working on transitioning two websites from Scorpion to WordPress.
Re-Platform is a phrase used to describe moving from one CMS platform to another.
Scorpion’s CMS 8: A Double-edged Sword
Scorpion has created a reputation for building visually appealing websites using their proprietary CMS 8. Many of their clients are indeed happy, but like any other technology, it’s not without its limitations. If you’re an unsatisfied client looking for a change, transitioning from the Scorpion CMS to WordPress can feel like a daunting task.
Do you need to move off of Scorpion? Schedule a quick meeting.
Seota Digital Marketing: Your Go-To WordPress Transition Expert
Seota Digital Marketing assists a dozen clients each year in moving from various CMS platforms and migrating to WordPress. On average, we help 1-2 clients per quarter transition from platforms like Scorpion’s CMS 8 and WIX. We have the experience, expertise, and commitment to make the process smooth and efficient, ensuring minimal disruption to your online presence.
However, there’s one unique aspect that sets the Scorpion CMS clients apart. Unlike other platform users, almost all Scorpion clients prefer to retain their exact website design when moving to WordPress. This is something we’ve never encountered with requests from WIX users. We take this unique requirement into account and deliver the exact design on a more robust, versatile platform.
Retain Your Design; Gain Flexibility
At Seota, we understand that your website’s design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s an integral part of your brand. Keeping this in mind, we meticulously recreate your Scorpion website’s design on the WordPress platform. You get to retain the look and feel that your customers are familiar with, but with the added advantages of WordPress. When we are done, you will own and control the website. We can recommend hosting or host for you, but the site is yours.
WordPress is a highly flexible platform that offers a vast array of plugins, themes, and tools. This ensures your website can evolve with your business, staying current with the latest trends and customer expectations. WordPress’s user-friendly interface also empowers you to make minor updates and changes to your website without relying on a developer or a designer.
The Seota Difference
At Seota Digital Marketing, we’re experts in translating your current website design into a WordPress masterpiece. We’re not just technicians, but partners in your digital journey, understanding your unique needs and requirements. Our proven experience in migrating Scorpion CMS 8 clients to WordPress while preserving their original design sets us apart in the digital marketing landscape.
Are you ready to make the switch? Let Seota Digital Marketing guide you in your transition to WordPress while retaining the essence of your brand. With our expertise, you can enjoy the best of both worlds: the design you love, built on a platform that offers flexibility and growth.
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Common Questions About Moving Away from Scorpion CMS
Scorpion has invested a lot into developing their CMS and they often require a 60-day notice to terminate. Check your agreement; you may have signed a minimum commitment of one year.
If you have checked your agreement, and you know you can leave Scorpion, then Seota can help. Scorpion can provide you with an export of your website, but we have found the export is almost useless to create a new website. There are three questions you need to ask when leaving the Scorpion CMS.
- What website platform do I want to move to? (we recommend WordPress in most instances)
- Do I want to keep the Scorpion design? (the tend to make designs clients like)
- Which content should I move to my new website? (we recommend all of the content, but there are exceptions)
Once you made these choices, contact Seota Digital Marketing to move your site from Scorpion to another CMS Hosting platform.
We recommend you check your agreement, but of the many clients we have moved from Scorpion to WordPress, the client owned the design, and Scorpion was very gracious about trying to help with the transition. Seota will have to re-create your design in Figma and code it for WordPress, so the process is the same as creating a new design for us, but much easier for you.
