Why not consider WordPress, used by the majority of websites?
Drupal and WordPress are two high-quality CMS (Content Management System) platforms sharing many similarities:
- Both are open-source software, making them free for both usage and development;
- They benefit from a large user community, facilitating problem-solving through mutual assistance;
- They are easy to use for the end user (updates, content addition, etc.).
However, these two platforms have significant differences that deserve in-depth analysis to guide your choice.
Development Cost and Growth of Websites
Learning to develop on Drupal requires a longer learning curve compared to WordPress. The latter, requiring fewer technical skills, initially presents lower development costs, which partly explains its popularity among small businesses and bloggers.
Drupal often requires the intervention of a professional developer for programming, resulting in a higher initial cost. In contrast, WordPress allows the creation of a site without in-depth programming knowledge, although this implies evaluating the opportunity cost related to the time investment of internal resources, often inexperienced in web development.
For a site expected to grow or integrate complex new features, Drupal could prove more economical in the long run, as it facilitates scaling without requiring a major overhaul. Its modular architecture allows the addition of features without compromising site performance or stability, a considerable advantage for expanding businesses.
Security: A Major Asset of Drupal
Web security is an undeniable advantage of Drupal, particularly crucial in the era of sophisticated cyberattacks.
In the Drupal community, unlike WordPress, the creation and distribution of extensions are centralized and rigorously controlled. A security team, composed of over 30 specialists, oversees this ecosystem, ensuring international recognition for its effectiveness and dedication to security. This centralized approach greatly reduces the risk of malicious intrusions through compromised extensions.
Updates are carried out via a modern dependency manager, automatically ensuring security by keeping all necessary system components up to date. This automated process reduces the risks of omissions or human errors in maintenance.
Furthermore, Drupal's core code uses the latest technologies and best practices to protect sites against intrusions. Features like protection against SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), and cross-site request forgery (CSRF) are integrated by default.
The fact that many WordPress sites are developed by individuals without technical training or neglecting regular updates significantly increases the risk of security breaches. Collaborating with a certified developer ensures regular and secure maintenance of your site, a wise investment to protect your data and reputation.
Advanced Access Rights Management
Drupal allows deep customization of access permissions to information and features, as well as the interface for content editors. This granularity in rights management is particularly valuable for organizations with complex hierarchical structures or handling sensitive data.
Thus, designated staff can manage content securely according to different confidentiality levels, limiting the risks of information leaks or unauthorized modifications. This feature is essential for government institutions, educational establishments, and medium to large businesses.
Conclusion
Prioritizing quality and security of the proposed solutions above all, Percumédia opts for the development of client sites exclusively with Drupal due to its expansion capabilities, architectural flexibility, and superior security. This strategic choice guarantees robust, scalable websites that comply with the most demanding security standards.
The developers at Percumédia possess the "Web Site Builder" or "Web Site Developer" certification from Drupal, attesting to their expertise and thorough mastery of this sophisticated platform.
In addition, with its diligent customer support program, Percumédia consistently assists its clients with any support regarding the websites it develops, thereby ensuring an optimal user experience and total peace of mind in the daily management of their online presence.