So you need a website for your business, online magazine, or knitting collective. You want to get it online quickly, but you have big plans for adding new features in the future. Where do you start? One solution that has been gaining popularity among small businesses, non-profits, web designers, and large organizations is Drupal.
33. Contributed Modules
Software to extend the functionality of Drupal.
drupal.org/project/modules
Fivestar: A content rating system
Webform: Submission form
Flag: All purpose content marker
40. The Drupal Way
Drupal
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
Other systems
Func%onality, Content, Appearance,
41. The Drupal Way
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
1. Functionality
What Functionality do you want?
Select and configure modules.
42. The Drupal Way
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
2. Content
What is the structure of content?
Create content types and configure them.
At this time you can work on permissions.
43. The Drupal Way
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
3. Display
How do you want the content displayed?
A List? A table? Thumbnail? In a block? On a
page?
44. The Drupal Way
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
4. Layout
Where should it be accessed from?
Arrange layout, configure menus
and navigation.
45. The Drupal Way
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
5. Appearance
What will your site look like?
Create or customize your theme.
46. The Drupal Way
Drupal
Func%onality, Content, Display, Layout, Appearance,
Other systems
Func%onality, Content, Appearance,
63. Next:
Join the Community
• Get an account on Drupal.org
• Go to Groups.Drupal.org
• Attend a meetup
Next Steps with Drupal
• training.acquia.com/hellodrupal
• drupal.org/documentation/install
64. Drupal Training in Montreal
evolvingweb.ca/training
• Friday, Jan 27th: Drupal for Developers
• Friday, Feb 17th: Drupal in a Day
• Discount Code: DRUPAL15
studioxx.org
• Intro to Drupal on Wednesdays Feb-March