Drupal is becoming more and more user-friendly: since version 8 from 2015, the content management framework has been improving its user experience in leaps and bounds. This is made possible by the numerous initiatives of the open source community. The latest, Starshot,marks a milestone: a version for non-developers was released just in time for Drupal's 24th birthday. In addition to the existing enterprise framework, Drupal CMS is designed to reduce complexity, simplify and accelerate processes with preconfigured solutions. Small and medium-sized companies in particular benefit from new options for creating and managing websites.

What is Drupal CMS?

Drupal was previously less widespread as a content management system than WordPress, for example. For business applications and developers, however, it has always been regarded as a flexible framework for a wide range of requirements. Its modularity, scalability and almost unlimited customisability make it a preferred choice for sophisticated solutions.

Drupal CMS is a new, officially supported distribution of Drupal - not a fork like Backdrop. The new CMS combines the Drupal core with popular functions and tools. This means that the system can be set up and used without in-depth prior knowledge, without losing the flexibility typical of Drupal.

Advantages for non-developers

Until now, setting up a Drupal website required the installation and configuration of several modules, which required expertise in web development. This changes with Drupal CMS: the preconfigured version comes with all the essential modules for a quick start-up.

Drupal CMS is aimed at users without in-depth technical knowledge. It is ready to use immediately after installation.

Content management with Drupal

For companies looking for a powerful and user-friendly content management system, Drupal CMS should be an attractive alternative to WordPress. Drupal CMS is just as easy to use, but more flexible and robust. It particularly shows its strengths when it comes to scaling websites.

The integrated tools not only facilitate website creation, but also SEO and layout design. Content can be structured, edited and formatted without expert knowledge. This increases the efficiency of workflows.

The most important features of Drupal CMS

Automatic updates

The Drupal core, modules and themes are updated automatically, which reduces maintenance costs.

Modularity

Thanks to its flexible architecture (API-first design), Drupal CMS can be extended with suitable tools and modules as required.

Recipes

Ready-made solutions for common use cases can be used during installation or later.

Scalability

Drupal CMS also meets the needs of growing companies and guarantees security for website operation.

AI integration

Artificial intelligence supports the personalisation of content, analyses and automated workflows.

Conclusion: A new standard for Drupal

Drupal CMS sets new standards in content management. It offers exciting opportunities for editorial teams and marketing departments to manage and maintain platforms independently. Companies that have not previously worked with Drupal will find Drupal CMS an ideal introduction.