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Universities require robust digital platforms to manage their growing needs. Drupal 10, with its flexibility, security and scalability, is the ideal choice for creating customized portals that enhance the student and staff experience. With success stories such as Oxford and Harvard University, Drupal 10 enables educational institutions to optimize their digital presence and internal communication.

Over a decade later, Drupal 7 is getting ready to say goodbye, while Drupal 10 is already warming up. Although many organizations have already migrated, there are still thousands of sites on D7 that could face risks if they don't act soon. The best part? Drupal 10 is not just an evolution, but an optimized version with new design tools, modern editing with CKEditor 5 and key improvements for developers. If your site is still on D7 (or even D8), here's what you need to know before making the switch.

Already using Pathauto and Metatags? Then it's time to take your Drupal SEO to the next level. In this second part we introduce you to modules that help you audit, optimize and speed up your site: from real-time SEO to-do lists to content scheduling and performance improvements. If you're interested in making your website load faster and climb the rankings, these modules are your new checklist.

In Part 2, we explore how to use user information to create more effective and user-friendly web products. We focus on the importance of usability, accessibility and how to make every interaction with a website intuitive and satisfying. We will see why incorporating these concepts from the beginning can transform a digital project into something truly functional and valuable for users.

Want your Drupal site to climb Google rankings without getting complicated? Then you need these 4 essential modules. From clean URLs and smart redirects, to automatic sitemaps and structured data: each of them is designed to make your content shine in search results - a clear, straightforward and thoughtful guide to improve your technical SEO today!

The countdown to Drupal 10 has begun: with versions 10.0.x and 9.5.x entering beta in September, developers should prepare to complete key changes before then. Are you ready to test the beta versions and learn about the crucial deadlines for your projects? Find out all about the new deadlines, the Release Candidate phase and what it means for security support in Drupal 9 in this article!

Did you know that Drupal is behind government, banking and hospital sites? It's no coincidence. Its approach to security not only meets, but exceeds the most demanding standards. With a global community reviewing its code and a team dedicated exclusively to mitigating vulnerabilities, Drupal is prepared to withstand everything from code injections to denial of service attacks. If you still think open source software is insecure, this will change your mind.

At DrupalCon Portland 2022, DrupalEasy Learning not only brought talent, but also inspiration. Students, graduates, and mentors came together to share experiences, contributions, and learnings in community. From talks on professional self-confidence to first contribution credits, this event was proof of the power of an inclusive community that drives growth.

Do you design with the user in mind… or only with the client's requirements? This first part reminds us of something essential: we are all users, but we don't always design as if. Truly understanding the user is key to creating effective digital products — keep reading to discover how a people-centric approach can transform the experience!

At one of the most influential events in the open source ecosystem, powerful ideas emerged: from how technology can fight systems of oppression, to the true role of the open web in our lives. There was talk of purpose, equity, digital futures, and the power we have in building for all. An in-depth look at what it really means to be part of this community.