Why use Drupal to build a website?

Drupal is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) that allows users to easily create, manage and organise a wide range of digital content such as websites, blogs, forums and e-commerce stores. Drupal is written in the common PHP programming language, uses a MySQL database to store and manage content and is supported by an active community of developers and users who contribute to its development, support and improvement. 

It offers a robust set of features including a flexible taxonomy system for organising content, powerful user management capabilities, advanced search functionality and customisable templates and themes. It also offers a wide range of third-party plugins, modules and extensions that can be used to extend its functionality and capabilities.

Flexibility

Highly flexible, allowing developers to create solutions that meet the unique needs of their websites.

Security

Drupal is known for its security features and is regularly updated to address any vulnerabilities.

Scalability

Drupal can handle large amounts of traffic and content, making it an ideal choice for high-traffic websites.

Multilingual

Drupal has built-in multilingual support, making it easy to create websites in multiple languages.

SEO-friendly

Drupal is designed with built-in features that make it easier for search engines to index and rank websites.

Community

A large community of developers continue to develop, provide support and extend functionality.

Workflows

A powerful content workflow system allows website owners to define roles and permissions for other users.

Integration

Drupal can easily integrate with other software such as marketing tools and social media platforms.

Accessibility

Drupal is committed to accessibility, ensuring that websites are accessible to users with disabilities.

Theming

Common industry tools can be used to make your website look unique, just the way you like it.

Who else uses Drupal?

Drupal is a popular content management system that powers many high-profile websites. Some of the famous websites built using Drupal include:

NASA

The US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) uses Drupal for its website.

Grammy Awards

The official website for the Grammy Awards is built using Drupal.

The White House

The official website of the White House was built using Drupal.

The Weather Channel

The popular weather forecasting website, The Weather Channel, is built using Drupal.

Red Cross

The Red Cross website is built using Drupal, and it's used to deliver news and emergency services.

Oxford University

The University of Oxford uses Drupal for its website.

MTV UK

The MTV UK website uses Drupal for its content management system.

Tesla

The electric vehicle manufacturer, Tesla, uses Drupal for its website.

NBC

One of the largest broadcasting networks in the USA, NBC uses Drupal for its website.

These are just a few examples of the many famous websites built using Drupal.