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Much has been said about Drupal's big shift to a broader and different audience than the one we were used to. Drupal CMS is designed for those who are looking for an easy-to-manage solution without relying on developers.

Wasn't Drupal already a CMS? What's the difference?

Drupal has always been a CMS (Content Management System), but the difference is that Drupal CMS is a specialized version of Drupal Core. Its goal is to offer a fast, friendly and preconfigured solution for those who need to manage content without technical knowledge.

Nowadays, fast and direct communication with users is essential to improve the experience on any website built with Drupal. To facilitate this contact, the Whatsapp Button module offers a simple and effective solution within the Drupal ecosystem.

What does this module do?

The Whatsapp Button module allows you to add a configurable block anywhere on the site, providing direct access to Whatsapp. With this button, users can start a conversation immediately with a single click.

When it comes to managing users in Drupal, flexibility and permissions control are key aspects to ensure efficient management. In this sense, the Administer Users by Role Custom Actions module extends the functionality of the base Administer Users by Role module, providing new options for user administration.

What does this module do?

This module allows sub-administrators, with appropriate permissions, to lock and unlock users with allowed roles. With this extension, organizations can delegate user management without compromising security or granting excessive permissions.

In today’s digital landscape, having a website optimized for search engines (SEO) is essential to stand out from the competition. At Seed, we are experts in Drupal, and we share key recommendations to ensure the success of any website.

1. Create Friendly URLs

It’s crucial that URLs are clear, descriptive, and easy to understand for both users and search engines.

Example:
Instead of using a URL like:
www.yoursite.com/node/123
Opt for something like:
www.yoursite.com/services/digital-consultancy
This not only improves the user experience but also makes it easier for search engines to index the page.
To complement this information, you can look for Google’s recommendations at this link.

On January 15, 2025, the global Drupal community celebrated a historic event with the official launch of Drupal CMS, a tool designed to simplify and accelerate the creation of high-impact websites. At Seed EM, experts in Drupal development, we are excited to explore the possibilities this new solution offers to transform digital content management.

Initially known as Drupal Starshot, Drupal CMS positions itself as the perfect solution for projects seeking fast and efficient implementation without the need for complex custom development. This system complements Drupal Core, the standard for large-scale projects and advanced customization.

At SeeD EM, as Drupal experts and a silver partner of the Drupal Association, we understand that our company’s growth is intrinsically linked to the development and evolution of the Drupal community. For this reason, we have integrated active contribution to this ecosystem as a fundamental part of our internal plan and project. Every Friday afternoon, our production team dedicates time to various tasks that strengthen the Drupal community, covering:

Drupal has proven to be a key platform in digital transformation due to its flexibility, robustness, and customization capabilities. More than just a CMS, Drupal is a development framework that allows organizations to create both websites and advanced web applications, thanks to its modular architecture and extensive API. This makes it an ideal choice for complex projects that require specific and scalable solutions.

Why is Drupal a leader in digital transformation?

• Extensibility and Customization: Drupal offers a highly flexible platform where functionalities can be added and modified through custom or existing modules. This capability allows the CMS to adapt to the specific needs of each project, from corporate portals to e-commerce platforms or government sites.

When building a content-rich website, it’s often necessary to control when certain content appears based on specific dates or date ranges. Whether you're managing events, promotional content, or time-sensitive announcements, the ability to automate content display can save you time and effort.

That’s where the Multi Dates Picker module comes into play. This Drupal module offers an efficient way to manage content visibility based on customizable date settings. In this post, we'll explore how the module works, its key features, and how it can simplify content management for your Drupal site.

If you are ever working with code in Drupal and encounter the typical message, "The website encountered an unexpected error. Please try again later," it’s a sign that there’s a bug. However, there’s no way to know exactly where it occurred, and it's tedious to go back and forth trying to find it manually. Drupal has an error level manager to help display errors.

The following tip is a trick developers can use to make the most obvious errors visible.

All you have to do is copy the following code.

And paste it into the "settings.php" file of your Drupal installation.