Drupal is a CMS (content management system) platform available for the creation of interactive websites.  It is open source, making the code available to the general public, and it has a strong base of supporters who collaborate for the further development of the code.  This can be a disadvantage in that anyone, experienced or not, can develop code that could be operated by other users.  However, the advantage therein lies in the fact that if there are problems, they can easily be detected and the general public can troubleshoot them.

Big names using the interactive CMS include the U.S. White House, The Economist, Yahoo! Research, and Penn State University.  Another is the family of Tate Museums, a collection of four museums throughout the UK, which have recently made the switch from strictly html code to a Drupal based website a major reason for the change included the need for updates without a technical professional.  The change will allow greater interactivity for its patrons by creating public forums and areas for debate, creation of profiles and more.

Not needing a professional for updates is one thing, but when initially creating any site it is important to use the services of a team of professionals.  Drupal Customization can entail anything from a customized theme to an ecommerce option or a specialized module for images.  Finding the right voice and style for a website is important to provide the best experience for your visitors.  Formal or informal, professional or playful-all of these are important considerations to make when planning the design of a Drupal website. 

If creating or redesigning your website is something your company is looking to do, finding a team of professionals who specialize in Drupal web development services is key.  To learn more about how your business can grow in this digital age by using a Drupal website and what we can do to help, you can contact us.