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Case study · Government & Public Sector
Hanoi Department of Tourism Management Information Page
ClientHanoi Department of Tourism
IndustryGovernment & Public Sector
ServicesUI/UX Design, Development
Year2024
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The challenge
Migrating a large legacy website is more than moving files. The Hanoi Department of Tourism’s information portal contained approximately 300 GB of legacy data, making recovery, content migration, and long-term maintenance significant challenges.
We needed to recover the original website content and media from backup files, preserve the existing URL structure to protect established SEO value, and rebuild the platform into a leaner, easier-to-manage WordPress website without losing essential information.
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Our approach
We approached the project as a data recovery and platform modernization effort, turning a large legacy website into a streamlined WordPress content management system.
Legacy data recovery
We rebuilt the server environment using the available backup files and recovered the original website’s content and media assets. This allowed us to retrieve valuable information from the legacy system and prepare it for migration.
Automated content migration
We developed a custom migration tool to convert legacy posts into WordPress’s native data structure, including their associated media files. This automated approach made it possible to process a large volume of content more consistently and efficiently.
Data cleanup and optimization
We removed duplicate files and unnecessary data, reducing the storage footprint while retaining the content and assets required by the website. We then optimized the WordPress implementation for easier content management, improved performance, and maintainability.
SEO-preserving deployment
We maintained the original URL structure throughout the migration to preserve existing links and support SEO continuity. Before launch, we validated the migrated content and checked the website’s performance and accessibility.
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The outcome
We transformed a 300 GB legacy website into a significantly leaner WordPress platform, preserving its established URL structure while making the content easier to manage and the website faster to access.
97%+
Data Footprint Reduction
100
SEO Score
<1.2s
Loading Time
“The migration transformed a complex legacy website into a much more manageable platform. Recovering our existing content, preserving the original URL structure, and significantly reducing the amount of data made the transition much smoother. The improved loading speed is another important step toward delivering a better experience for our visitors.”
Tommi — Technical team lead, Hanoi Department of Tourism
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