Planning, developing and implementing a successful digital transformation strategy is hard. It’s common for organisations to find themselves grappling with numerous platforms, inefficient systems and legacy tech - many of which weren’t even designed to meet the needs of your organisation in the first place. When done well, a DT project can remove many of these complexities.
That’s where Drupal comes in. We’re on a mission to become the UK’s leading Drupal agency. Why? Because living and breathing Drupal has only made us more passionate about wanting to share its value. And we love it when it becomes a real keystone in an organisation’s digital transformation strategy - by providing a tailored, flexible and intuitive CMS.
Drupal beats WordPress for flexibility
Every organisation is different, and for a truly impactful digital transformation strategy, you need tools that bolster, not detract from, your key goals.
Drupal's flexibility is one of its biggest strengths.
Many CMS platforms confine you to set templates and rigid structures, but Drupal offers a modular architecture that means we can tailor solutions to your unique needs. Whether you need an intricate e-commerce platform, a complex intranet system, or a dynamic corporate website, Drupal can adapt, enabling you to create personalised and engaging digital experiences.
"Managing our consultation portal and website from one platform has made a massive difference in the way we work” - Ali Tahiba, The Local Government’s Boundary Commission"
Flexible and functional solutions for LGBCE
The Local Government’s Boundary Commission’s previous website was not meeting the needs of the 40 million-plus electors using the site and lacked flexibility for the LGBCE team to manage it. The Drupal site we developed combined modern design, custom functionality, and efficient data management. And the result was a more effective and user-friendly platform that was also far more cost-effective to run and maintain.
Read the LGBCE case study here.
And that combination of flexibility and functionality is a key strength of Drupal. It allows us to create separate content types, workflows, and user roles for each department while maintaining a unified backend. This customization ensures each department operates efficiently within the same platform, fostering collaboration and consistency across your organisation.
Drupal scales with your growing business
As your business grows, so do your digital needs. But it is common for an organisation’s infrastructure to fragment with growth - returning your processes to something more streamlined and keeping them seamless as you grow is a vital part of a robust digital transformation strategy. Drupal's scalability ensures your CMS can handle increased traffic, content, and user interactions without compromising performance. Its architecture supports high-traffic websites and complex data structures, making it a smart choice for businesses anticipating rapid growth.
Untangling a fractured infrastructure for Skoll
When we first set eyes on the Skoll’s website, we quickly realised there was a lot to unravel. The Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship (part of the Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford) had content dispersed across an array of sites and platforms which made it not only hard for students and academics to navigate, but also difficult for the organisation to glean clear data-insights from.
“Versantus have been instrumental in shaping the Skoll Centre’s vision for a new website and have assisted us in developing a comprehensive roadmap to get there.” - Sophie Crowe, Skoll Centre
We were able to develop a new Drupal website that offered a better user interface, making it easier for visitors to access information and engage with the Centre. It was also more operationally efficient - by streamlining the content management processes for the Centre, we enabled quick updates and better control over website content.
The result is a website that not only works beautifully today, but will retain its cohesion as Skoll grows. This scalability allows you to focus on growth without worrying about technical limitations.
Read more about our work at the University of Oxford’s Skool Centre.
Exceed your digital transformation goals, like the WEA
At the end of the day, every organisation wants to hit those KPIs - whether it’s generating leads, improving UX, or unlocking greater efficiencies. And we love being a Drupal agency because we get to put on our problem-solving hats, harness the rich power of Drupal, and solve your digital transformation challenges.
That is just what we did for the Workers Educational Association (WEA). They came to us because they were looking for ways to drive their digital transformation forward, part of which was a new fully-integrated website - one that would give students the user experience they deserved and seamlessly integrated with the WEA’s operational systems.
‘... their friendly team worked with us at every stage to identify our goals and achieve them’ - WEA team member
We worked collaboratively utilising an agile methodology, and we helped WEA achieve all of their key goals, including:
- Increased enrolments
- Increased SEO traffic
- Improved online presence
- Reduced web costs
- Improved student UX satisfaction
A strategic CMS choice
Every project requires a unique mix of technologies, platforms, and tools. We often recommend proven, open-source solutions to keep costs low and provide flexibility. We have a soft spot for Drupal and, in partnership with Acquia, we build complex applications that deliver reliability and top-notch performance.
At a time when getting digital transformation is so pivotal to your success metrics, Drupal stands out as a versatile and powerful platform. Here are the main reasons why it can make such a positive impact to your DT strategy:
- Flexible and customisable: Drupal’s modular framework lets us create custom content types to match your specific requirements.
- Extensible and scalable: Drupal has thousands of modules available and is capable of handling high volumes of traffic.
- Intuitive content management: Easy-to-use content creation and editing tools, so our clients can learn to add and edit content themselves!
- Integration capabilities: Drupal’s API-first architecture enables seamless integration with other systems and services, such as your CRM, marketing automation, and analytics platforms.
Looking for a Drupal agency that’s all about high-impact solutions?
One of the main reasons our clients rate us so highly is our flexible approach and our ability to deliver results that support their digital transformation projects. They also love the fact that our nerdy, data-driven team listens to their needs, then works with them to develop the most impactful activities.
Take the guesswork out of digital projects with our Launch Accelerator, ideal for de-risking complex projects. This makes it perfect for digital transformation initiatives, ensuring a smooth transition and successful implementation.
If you’d like to find out how Drupal can take your digital transformation strategy to the next level, give us a call.
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