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Frequently Asked Questions

About Try Drupal

Is this the same Drupal I can download from Drupal.org?

Yes, Try Drupal CMS solution is built on the widely adopted open-source framework Drupal. The CMS you are viewing consists of carefully selected and configured modules, that are freely available on Drupal.org. This means any sofware built with this CMS as a foundation has no usage restrictions, no licence cost, no vendor lock in, etc.

Is this an official Drupal product?

No, this is our vision of an enterprise grade open-source CMS built with Drupal. At 1xINTERNET we build all our software on top of this basic configuration.

Why is it better to start with a pre-configured CMS than starting with Drupal out the box?

90% of the most common features and functionalities are the same across all websites. Therefore, we have bundled them into Try Drupal CMS, so we don't have to create them again every time we start a new project. 

Read more about how Try Drupal is built here.

 

For the Marketing Manager

Yes of course! Our CMS is as flexible as Drupal itself. From this starting point, user the design system, we can apply your brand look and feel. Additionally we will adapt existing components and introduce new ones to meet your exact requirements. The are no limits.

Drupal integrates seamlessly with various marketing tools and platforms, empowering you to create integrated marketing campaigns, track user interactions, and analyze campaign performance effectively. Structured data can be easily imported and exported at any time in various ways.

Many leading organizations across industries, especially in the enterprise segment, rely on Drupal for their online initiatives and replaced proprietary solutions in exchange for a lower TCO and the freedom to innovate. For a comprehensive list of Drupal users and success stories explore case studies on Drupal.org.

Drupal offers a wide range of customizable page templates and layouts, enabling marketing teams to create and deploy landing pages quickly and efficiently. This capability streamlines the content creation process, allowing you to launch campaigns faster and capture leads effectively, especially with the integration of the powerful webform builder.

Absolutely, Drupal offers automation capabilities through its extensive ecosystem of modules and integrations. By automating repetitive tasks such as content publishing, workflows, SEO optimization, and media management, we can increase efficiency, reduce manual effort, and focus on strategic initiatives to drive business growth instead.

Drupal's multi-site architecture enables centralized management of multiple websites, ensuring consistent branding, messaging, and user experiences across all properties. Resulting in quicker launches of new sites and campaigns, which can be managed by central or local teams as you need.

Drupal's open-source nature provides you with flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Leveraging community-contributed modules and collaborative development, we can create tailored digital experiences without being tied to proprietary solutions. This freedom allows you to innovate rapidly, adapt to changing market trends, and maximize our budget for optimal results - in other terms you don't have to reinvent the wheel.

Drupal enables you to build omni-channel experiences by centralizing content management and facilitating content reuse across websites, apps, social media and digital signage. This integration of various customer touchpoints ensures consistent messaging and branding, enhancing the overall customer experience and driving engagement.

Drupal's performance optimization features, including caching, image optimization, and responsive design, ensure fast page load times and optimal user experiences, which are crucial factors for achieving high SEO rankings. Additionally, Drupal's adherence to structured data markup such as Open Graph and other standards, further enhances organic traffic and social media sharing capabilities.

Yes, Drupal offers robust internationalization and localization features, allowing you to deliver tailored content to all audiences worldwide. Translation workflows can be easily integrated and content can be optimized per market.

For the IT Manager

Our CMS solution is built on the widely adopted open-source framework Drupal. To achieve this optimised solution we have carefully selected the best freely available contributed modules plus a suite of our own modules which we have in turn open sourced on Drupal.org. This means we deliver the CMS system to you with complete usage rights (no licence cost, no vendor lock in).

Drupal's multi-site capabilities enable centralized management of multiple websites from a single code base, significantly reducing license and maintenance costs in compare to proprietary CMS solutions. This centralized approach streamlines updates, security patches, and integrations, resulting in a significantly lower total cost of ownership compared to managing individual sites separately. The more sites you have to manage, the greater the impact will be.

Drupal has a strong commitment to security and follows proven web standards, with a dedicated security team that releases regular updates and patches to address vulnerabilities promptly. Drupal's open-source approach guarantees transparency, enabling thorough code reviews and audits not restricted by proprietary software licenses, for quickly handling any security vulnerabilities and compliance with industry standards. This enhances the platform's reliability even further.

Drupal boasts extensive integration capabilities, allowing seamless connectivity with third-party systems, APIs, and services. By integrating Drupal with your existing IT infrastructure, we can streamline workflows, automate data exchange, and improve operational efficiency, continuously enhancing your digital capabilities and agility at scale.

Yes, Drupal supports automation through tools such as Git, Composer, Drush, and Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines. By automating deployment processes, updates, and maintenance tasks, we can reduce manual effort, minimize downtime, and accelerate time-to-market for new features and enhancements.

Drupal is well-suited for hosting business-critical websites and has a proven track record with over 20 years of experience, offering robust security, scalability, and performance features. With measures such as caching, database optimization, content delivery network (CDN) integration, and enterprise-grade hosting solutions, Drupal ensures reliability, availability, and high-performance for your mission-critical digital properties and will stay relevant for years to come.

Drupal's active community and frequent software updates ensure continuous innovation, with new features, enhancements, and integrations being regularly developed and contributed back to the platform. This approach allows you to stay ahead of the curve and adapt to evolving market trends without the need for frequent platform migrations. Drupal projects typically grow with your organization and their open architecture never locks you in.

Drupal provides robust tools and features to help organizations achieve GDPR compliance, including user consent management, data anonymization, encryption, privacy by design principles, and comprehensive auditing and logging capabilities. With Drupal's built-in GDPR compliance features and community-contributed modules, we can effectively manage user data, mitigate privacy risks, and ensure regulatory compliance, safeguarding both your organization and your users.

Drupal offers various tools and modules to combat spam and prevent automated bot attacks, including CAPTCHA integration, form validation, and IP address blocking. Additionally, Drupal seamlessly integrates with your hosting platform and Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), which provides you with multiple lines of defence.

Yes, all the modules on this page are open-source and are available as contributed modules on drupal.org, you can download and install them on your own infrastructure as you like. However, it's similar to having all the ingredients and tools in a kitchen without an experienced crew to handle them. We're here to handle the heavy lifting for you, so that you can focus on your core business and customer relations!