ExpressionEngine Support – Upgrade, Migration, Add-on Development

Still on ExpressionEngine 2? PHP 8.2 breaking your site? I upgrade to EE 7.x, migrate channels, rebuild templates and develop custom add-ons—with 24 h rollback warranty.

Common EE Issues I Solve

• Deprecated each() function on PHP 7.4+
• White screen after EE 6 → 7 upgrade
• Channel Entries tag returns empty on PHP 8
• File Manager thumbnails not generating
• Matrix/Grid data lost after migration
• Login loop when using MSM (Multi-Site Manager)
• Deprecated jQuery 2.x in CP

Upgrade Path I Follow

1. Audit: add-ons, PHP version, custom database tables
2. Snapshot: full files + database backup
3. Staging: copy site to subdomain for safe upgrade
4. Update: EE 2 → 3 → 5 → 6 → 7 in sequence when needed
5. Replace: deprecated add-ons with native or new ones
6. Test: front-end entries, forms, member login

Custom Add-on Development

• Fieldtypes: color picker, JSON, repeater
• Modules: REST API bridge, ERP sync, newsletter
• Extensions: member registration hook, email override
• Plugins: template tags for weather, crypto price
• Widgets: dashboard stats, cache warmer

Migration From / To EE

I handle:

• WordPress → ExpressionEngine (channels, tags, SEO URLs)
• EE2 → EE7 with Grid and Fluid fields
• Custom MSM consolidation into single site
• Database charset utf8mb4 upgrade
• Assets and files S3 migration

Performance Optimization

• Convert exp_channel_data to InnoDB and add indexes
• Disable unused extensions in CP
• Enable template caching and tag caching
• Optimize SQL queries inside custom add-ons
• Redis for session and tag cache

Security Hardening

• Move system folder above web root
• Change default admin path and cp trigger
• Force SSL on CP and member areas
• Sanitize all user input in custom add-ons
• Enable captcha and 2FA for member login

Pre-Upgrade Checklist

• Current EE version and build number
• List of third-party add-ons (with versions)
• Custom templates and embeds
• PHP version on production and staging
• Database size and special tables
• MSM sites (if any) and shared channels

Quick FAQ

Can you migrate from EE2 to EE7?

Yes. I export channels with DataGrab or custom SQL, rebuild templates with Grid and Bloqs.

Will my add-ons still work?

I audit legacy add-ons and replace deprecated hooks. Most are ported within 48 h.

Do you offer rollback?

Full site + DB snapshot before upgrade. 24 h free rollback if anything breaks.

Need an EE Expert?

Send me your current version and add-on list. I’ll quote a flat upgrade fee and timeline.