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TEN7: Behind the Scenes: Jason Cote on Creating Solutions and Making things Work

This post is part of a series of segments we are calling, TEN7 - Behind the Scenes. They provide a peek behind the curtain of the work we do, showcasing the technical and creative energy that is the “secret sauce” of TEN7. These posts allow our team to showcase their passion, lessons they have learned, and some of the tips and tricks that only come from dedication to their craft. We hope this series will help you understand the makeup of our team, what it’s like to work with us, and how we might be able to help you! Contact us. ten7.com/contact-us In this episode, front end architect Jason Cote discusses Creating Solutions and Making things Work.

TEN7: Behind the Scenes: Lex Vasquez on Finding a Path That Matters

This post is part of a series of segments we are calling, TEN7 - Behind the Scenes. They provide a peek behind the curtain of the work we do, showcasing the technical and creative energy that is the “secret sauce” of TEN7. These posts allow our team to showcase their passion, lessons they have learned, and some of the tips and tricks that only come from dedication to their craft. We hope this series will help you understand the makeup of our team, what it’s like to work with us, and how we might be able to help you! Call us.

TEN7: Behind the Scenes: Tess Flynn on The Power of Infrastructure, Open Source and Making Technology Accessible to Everyone

This post is part of a series of segments we are calling, TEN7 - Behind the Scenes. They provide a peek behind the curtain of the work we do, showcasing the technical and creative energy that is the “secret sauce” of TEN7. These posts allow our team to showcase their passion, lessons they have learned, and some of the tips and tricks that only come from dedication to their craft. We hope this series will help you understand the makeup of our team, what it’s like to work with us, and how we might be able to help you! Contact us. In this episode, platform architect Tess Flynn discusses how making technology accessible to everyone can help drive the TEN7 mission to Make Things That Matter.

TEN7: Why We Donate to the Drupal Diversity and Inclusion Effort

An issue we care deeply about is diversity and inclusion. We think it’s important to continually talk about it in the Drupal community, in the open source community and even the broader tech community, which all tend to skew very white and male. At TEN7 we always want to put our money where our mouth is, so each month we donate to the Drupal Diversity and Inclusion (DD&I) effort.

LN Webworks: The Ultimate Guide to Effective Drupal Maintenance: 8 Key Tips

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Opting for Drupal as your content management system (CMS) is a smart and practical choice. Drupal is a highly favored open-source platform known for its reliability and versatility. Some of the world's biggest and most recognizable brands, such as Pfizer, Japan Airlines, Princeton University, and Paramount, rely on Drupal to power their high-traffic websites. It's a testament to the platform's capability and performance.

Let’s delve into the essential practical tips for effective Drupal maintenance. We'll explore the steps you can take to ensure that your digital presence remains secure, optimized, and primed for success. But first, let’s understand the need for Drupal maintenance.

Why is Drupal Maintenance a Necessity?  

Drupal benefits from the continuous contributions of developers, designers, and digital marketers who work tirelessly to improve its features and capabilities. Neglecting to keep pace with these advancements may result in an underperforming website, potentially exposing it to security risks and vulnerabilities.

Specbee: 5 Tips for Successful GA4 Implementation in Your Drupal Marketing Strategy

The next generation of analytics is here. Although launched late in 2020, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) completely took over the previous Universal Analytics (UA) early this year (2023). It is truly an upgraded version because it is definitely smarter (AI), more user-centric, event-driven, and ultimately lets you create improved user experiences through better user behaviour predictions. In my role as an SEO Specialist at Specbee, I have had the opportunity to contribute to the success of multiple Drupal websites by implementing effective marketing strategies. Through this experience, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the nuances involved in crafting superior marketing strategies, particularly in harnessing the full potential of GA4. In this article, I will talk about some of my favorite strategies and tips I use to make the best out of GA4 and Drupal which also includes creating different types of reports. Take a look! Combining the power of Google Analytics 4 and Drupal GA4 is an incredibly powerful tool that provides valuable insights into how users interact with your website. By integrating GA4 with Drupal, a comprehensive content management system, you can significantly enhance your Drupal marketing strategy and improve your website's overall performance. To ensure a successful implementation, let's begin by discussing five essential tips. 1. Plan your GA4 Integration Before diving into GA4 implementation, take some time to plan your strategy. To measure your Drupal website's success, set marketing goals and track key metrics. These include user interactions, events, and conversions. A well-thought-out strategy is the foundation for a successful GA4 implementation.  2. Configure Custom Events It's important to set up custom events in GA4. These events track user interactions that match your marketing goals. You can gather specific information by using custom events that you can't get from pre-defined events. By using this feature, you can understand your needs better and make informed decisions to achieve better results. With custom events, you can track specific data such as video views and form submissions on your Drupal site. This data can help you optimize your website and improve your user experience. 3. Custom Event Report  Create a personalized event report in GA4 to match your marketing goals. You can track special user actions on your Drupal site using custom events. Examples include video views and form submissions. This helps collect accurate data that matches your goals. 4. Implement Cross-Domain Tracking To succeed, it's vital to have a marketing plan for all Drupal websites and track across domains. With GA4, you can easily track user behavior across different websites, which gives you a comprehensive view of user journeys. By using cross-domain tracking, you can collect valuable data and analyze your marketing efforts effectively.  5. Utilize User and Event Data for Personalization One of GA4's strengths is its focus on user and event data. Your Drupal website can benefit from the valuable data it collects. By analyzing user behavior and preferences, you can personalize user experiences, tailor your content and marketing efforts, and engage your audience more effectively. This can lead to higher conversion rates and increased customer satisfaction.To have a successful GA4 implementation in your Drupal marketing strategy, you must plan and consider your specific needs. To drive marketing success, create a strategy and use e-commerce tracking, custom events, and cross-domain tracking. Personalize using user and event data. In summary, it is essential to be strategic and thorough while implementing GA4 to achieve the desired results. User Overview GA4 Reports Now, let's look at some important GA4 reports for improving your Drupal marketing plan. Acquisition Report The Acquisition Report in GA4 provides insights into how users land on your website. You can use it to see which channels bring in the most traffic. It categorizes traffic sources like organic search, paid search, social media, and referrals. You can use this data to allocate resources and budget more effectively for your marketing. Custom Report With GA4's custom reports, you can make personalized data views that fit your marketing needs. Custom reports for your Drupal marketing strategy allow you to select the most important dimensions and metrics. These reports provide helpful information about who uses your website, how they behave, and what events they track, all in line with your goals. Engagement Report The Engagement Report focuses on user interactions with your Drupal site. The information it provides is valuable. It shows how engaged users are, including page views, session duration, and triggered events. To improve how users engage with your content and website, analyze their behavior and adjust accordingly. Continuous Monitoring and Analysis GA4 implementation is an ongoing process. Regularly check and study your data, evaluate how well your marketing campaigns work, and use data to make decisions. With GA4's real-time data, you can quickly adapt to changes in digital marketing. Stay ahead in this evolving landscape. Final Thoughts Following these steps can help you leverage the full potential of GA4 in your Drupal marketing. The Acquisition, Custom, and Engagement Reports provide insights for informed marketing decisions. Remember that the online world is always changing, so your marketing plans will need to evolve too. Monitor and analyze your data to adapt your GA4 setup to growing needs. When you make decisions based on data, you can improve your Drupal marketing strategy. This will help you get the best results. Are you looking for help with managing, building, or improving your Drupal SEO strategy? We’d love to talk! P.S.:- A special note of thanks to Shefali Shetty for her time and invaluable input that made this blog happen. :)

The Drop Times: My Drupal Learning Journey with TheDropTimes

As I sit down to pen my thoughts, I am overwhelmed with a sense of gratitude and excitement about the incredible journey I've embarked upon since joining TheDropTimes (TDT). Today, I want to share a little personal reflection on my discovery of Drupal and the captivating world that surrounds it.

To be completely transparent, my knowledge of Drupal was rather limited before I became a part of TheDropTimes team. Little did I know that this venture would broaden my understanding of the World Wide Web as it is weaved and expose me to the vibrant and dynamic Drupal community.

Writing articles and news stories about Drupal has been an enlightening experience. It's not just about the technical aspects of the platform; it's about the people, the stories, and the diverse perspectives that make Drupal so unique. What truly captivated me, however, is the incredible unity and equity maintained within the Drupal community.

The Drupal community isn't just a group of individuals with a shared interest; it's a tapestry woven with threads of different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Events like DrupalCon and DrupalCamp are not merely gatherings; they are celebrations of unity and a testament to the strength of diversity. It's heartwarming to witness Drupalers from various walks of life coming together to discuss Drupal with passion and enthusiasm.

The size and enthusiasm of the Drupal community are truly remarkable. It's fascinating to witness a global network of individuals working together, each contributing their unique skills and perspectives, all with a shared goal of making Drupal the best CMS it can be.

Now, let's shift our focus to the exciting content we've covered at TheDropTimes. Please take a peek and let us know what you think!

Don't miss the insightful interviews by our sub-editor Alka Elizabeth. First up, Luca Lusso shares his evolution as a Drupal Developer. Read the interview here. Next, dive into the discussion with Bohdan Artemchuk about overcoming unique challenges despite NDAs. Explore the interview here.

Drupal Mountain Camp 2024 is calling for sponsors for an unforgettable Alpine adventure. LocalGovDrupal Week Session: Southwark Council's Drupal Journey. Read more here. Plus, Altudo is rolling out an invitation for Acquia Engage Boston on November 14 and 15, with exciting prizes up for grabs! Check out the details here. We've also got the inside scoop on The Drupal Business Day on November 10 in Mannheim and the largest offline Drupal meetup, DrupalCafeLutsk #23, on November 16, 2023. For more information, click here. And, of course, a curated list of upcoming events this week. Check it out here.

Tune in to the latest "Talking Drupal" podcast, episode #423, delving into the operations and purpose of The Conflict Resolution Team in the Drupal community. Oliver Davies has conducted a captivating interview with Matt Glaman, the Principal Software Engineer at Acquia, and it's the debut episode of the 'Beyond Blocks Podcast.'

Explore a variety of blog posts covering the Top 10 PHP libraries spotlighted in the article for streamlining the web development process. Drupal: The Versatile CMS for Enhanced Web Development, the blog post by CSSChopper, and the seamless integration of Google Analytics, a blog post authored by Sunidhi Negi from TO THE NEW. Get an insight from the blog post of Golems about the transformative power of GraphQL in Drupal development, Discover the valuable insights and contributions of Drunomics' team at DrupalCon Lille 2023, click here to get an insight, and a groundbreaking session proposal by J. Rockowitz titled 'Love thy CMS.' Plus, unlock the secrets to reliable email delivery from your Drupal website. Firas Ghunaim's blog post explores how this robust CMS can help businesses thrive in a mobile-first landscape, where the stakes are high.

Maximize Drupal Commerce performance through MySQL Configuration Tuning with key insights from Roman Agabekov.

Ready to enhance your Drupal skills? Tag1 Consulting introduces the Layout Builder Plus module, and there's a comprehensive developer series by Drupalize.me. Dive into the world of Drupal with a free Udemy course led by Ivan Mejia Fabela, providing a comprehensive understanding of the powerful content management system in just 9 lessons. LocalGov Drupal Tutorial Series #1 provides a comprehensive local installation guide using Lando, and there's also a tutorial by Marios Ioannidis on setting up your website locally using DDEV.

Stay updated for more Drupal-related news and articles! That's all for now, but we'll be back with more soon.

Warm Regards,

Kazima Abbas
Sub-editor, The Drop Times

Sooper Drupal Themes: DXPR Builder 3.0.0: Previewing the Future of No-Code Editing for Professional Content Teams

We're excited to announce the upcoming launch of DXPR Builder 3.0.0, expected around the turn of the year, marking a significant step towards the future of no-code editing for professional content teams. This release is not just an upgrade; it's a transformation that balances the needs of Drupal content editors-users with the strategic goals of large organizations.

Seamless Drual 10 Integration: CKEditor 5

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For content marketers, DXPR Builder 3.0.0 brings a significant upgrade with the migration from CKEditor 4 to CKEditor 5. This enhancement ensures a more intuitive editing experience, allowing content teams to focus on creativity and efficiency.

Thanks to CKEditor 5's plugin architecture we can integrate the editor with Drupal, as well as with the Bootstrap 5 framework. For example, we're ensuring every table inserted with the text editor is a mobile-responsive Bootstrap table.

Mobile Editing: On-the-Go Flexibility

Previewing the future of mobile editing, DXPR Builder 3.0.0 transforms the way professional content teams work. This release will make it possible for the first time in Drupal to have a full-fledged mobile editing experience, offering unprecedented flexibility and on-the-go editing capabilities, enhancing the Drupal content management ecosystem.

Font Awesome 6: A Richer, Future-Proof Icon Set

Transitioning to Font Awesome 6, we're offering a richer set of icons, ensuring that your marketing materials stay fresh and relevant. This update, while keeping backward compatibility, reflects our commitment to providing tools that scale with your organizational needs.

Intuitive Content Management with Skeleton/Wireframe View

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The new skeleton/wireframe view mode is designed to streamline the management of complex elements, catering to the needs of dynamic content teams in large organizations. This feature simplifies the reordering process, enhancing the overall efficiency of content creation.

It allows for easy re-ordering of elements that can currently be a bit harder to drag and drop, like large sections. This update will make it possible for the first time to re-order slides within carousels.

Backward Compatibility: A Smooth Transition

Understanding the importance of continuity, we ensure a smooth transition with backward compatibility for CKEditor 4 content and Font Awesome icons. This approach minimizes disruption, allowing your team to adapt without sacrificing productivity.

Thanks to CKEditor 5's recent updates in backward compatibility we expect a painless migration process we no need for database updates on your content.

Why DXPR Builder 3.0.0 is Ideal for Your Organization

DXPR Builder 3.0.0 is designed to align with the strategic objectives of large organizations. It offers scalability, enhances productivity, and ensures that your content marketing team has the most advanced tools at their disposal. The upgrade to DXPR Builder 3.0.0 is more than an improvement in technology; it's an investment in your organization's future.

Want to explore DXPR's no-code and low-code Drupal experience? Try our online demo or install our Drupal StarterKit which saves you hundreds of hours with a pre-configured DXPR Drupal set-up.

Stay Tuned: As we approach the release date, we are eager to unveil more features that align with our vision of the future of mobile editing for professional content teams. We're committed to empowering your organization with innovative tools that redefine digital storytelling and content creation.