Drupal is a free, open-source CMS framework used by millions of people and organizations around the world to build various types of websites. Although it’s considered a top-class Content Management System (CMS), Drupal is flexible enough to meet the demands of different requirements. Rich array template resources, security layers and above all, well-thought set of features for publishing management make Drupal stand apart.
Drupal CMS
What is Drupal?
What makes Drupal stands apart
Drupal is considered as one of the most versatile Content Management Systems (CMS) available today. Unlike WordPress which, enjoys mass-market followers, Drupal is the CMS of choice of the ‘class’. A few notable characteristics of Drupal are:
- Drupal is web-server, platform and database independent. Drupal is made Linux-based operating systems running Apache or Nginx web servers with MySQL or PostgreSQL databases, Drupal can be configured to run on Windows running IIS and get it connected to MS SQL Server or Oracle.
- Drilled down user management: Drupal gives complete control over users’ role and right management resulting to systematic access control of the web application.
- Drupal offers options to define content types–news stories, blogs or articles with features to manage each content type differently.
- Drupal offers an excellent theming mechanism that separates the rest of the application from the presentation layer and thus, making it completely customizable when it comes to UI design.
What are the benefits of Drupal?
Out of all the CMS applications in the world, Drupal is considered one of the most secure. Thanks to a robust architecture, standardized coding practices and coverage of most of the necessary features in the default version, Drupal is ahead in the race in terms of multiple factors including security. Testimony to this is The White House and the Economist magazine—both use Drupal.
Drupal is good for search-engine optimization. It comes with built-in SEO features such as page caching, flexible taxonomy, etc. However, the biggest and the most practical benefit of Drupal is that it requires a lesser number of plugins and modules to run different publishing features. As compared to other CMSes (of course, WordPress!) where one needs a long list of plug-ins to achieve the intended result, the core system of Drupal takes care of most of the requirements.
When to Use Drupal
Drupal is an ideal choice for any site where stability, speed, security, and flexibility are absolute necessities. If you are considering getting a website or a publishing platform for a business or something with long-term goals, Drupal is the right answer for you.
Drupal @ Infogion
Infogion’s Drupal partners are top-class developers with experience working with Drupal core. What they can deliver is unmatched in terms quality, precision, speed and security. If you are serious enough with your website, nothing can beat the experience of working with one of our chosen Drupal partners.