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Enterprise Drupal Development & Integration

Drupal is not the right choice for every website. For enterprise organisations managing large volumes of structured content across multiple editorial teams, it is often the strongest option available. EXPRE builds and migrates enterprise Drupal sites, integrates AI into content workflows, and architects headless implementations.

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EnterpriseContent architecture at scale
GranularAccess control and permissions
NativeMultilingual content support
API-FirstIntegration-ready architecture

Why Drupal for Enterprise Content

Universities, large charities, government bodies, and complex B2B operations use Drupal because no other open-source CMS offers the same combination of content architecture flexibility, granular access control, and extensibility.

Sophisticated Content Modelling

Drupal’s content modelling is genuinely powerful. Define complex content types, establish relationships between them, and create editorial workflows that reflect how your organisation actually operates. For a university managing course information, news, events, and research content across dozens of faculties, that structural flexibility is not a luxury.

Granular Access Control

Access control in Drupal is granular in ways that WordPress cannot match without significant custom development. Different user roles carry different permissions at the content type level, the individual field level, and the node level. Organisations with complex approval chains and content governance requirements find this essential.

Native Multilingual Support

Drupal handles multilingual content natively. For international organisations or those serving audiences in multiple languages, this reduces the complexity and cost of managing translated content considerably compared to plugin-dependent solutions on other platforms.

API-First Integration

Drupal’s API-first design makes it well suited to integration with external systems. We connect Drupal sites to CRMs, marketing automation platforms, event management systems, and custom internal tools. Integrations are built to be robust and maintainable, not fragile connections that break when either system updates.

AI Within Drupal Workflows

EXPRE integrates AI directly into Drupal content operations. The most practical applications deliver measurable efficiency gains for large editorial teams.

AI-Assisted Content Drafting

Editors receive generated first drafts based on structured data inputs, reducing the time from brief to publishable content. Consistent voice and structure across a large content team.

Automated Content Tagging

AI analyses published content and applies taxonomy terms consistently across the site. No more inconsistent categorisation across hundreds of pages maintained by different editors.

Intelligent Search

AI-powered search understands query intent and surfaces relevant content even when the exact words do not match. For content-rich sites with thousands of pages, this improves discovery measurably.

Headless Drupal Architecture

Headless architecture separates the content management layer from the presentation layer. Drupal handles content creation and storage. A React or Next.js front-end handles what users see. The result is faster page loads, more flexible design, and the ability to deliver content to multiple channels from a single source.

Migrating to headless Drupal is a significant undertaking, and not every organisation needs it. EXPRE assesses whether the performance and flexibility benefits justify the architectural shift for your specific situation. When the case is clear, we plan and execute the migration in phases to minimise disruption to editorial teams.

For organisations already running Drupal who want modern front-end performance without a full platform migration, decoupled Drupal — where some pages render headlessly while others remain traditional — offers a practical middle ground.

How We Work on Drupal Projects

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Content Architecture First

Every Drupal project starts with content architecture. We map content types, fields, relationships, and workflows before writing a line of code. Getting this right at the start prevents significant rework later.

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Sprint-Based Development

Development happens in two-week sprints with regular client reviews. We use a staging environment that mirrors production exactly, so what you approve is what goes live. Code is version-controlled in Git, with peer review on every pull request.

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Integration and Testing

AI features, third-party system connections, and custom modules are all completed in the staging environment and tested against agreed acceptance criteria before any code reaches production.

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Launch and Handover

We handle the production deployment and provide comprehensive documentation and training so your editorial team can operate the site confidently from day one.

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Ongoing Managed Support

After launch, EXPRE provides ongoing support covering security updates, Drupal core and module upgrades, and performance monitoring. Drupal's update cadence requires active maintenance, and we handle this as part of our managed service.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drupal still a strong option?
Yes, for the right use cases. For enterprise content management with complex permissions, multilingual requirements, or large content volumes, Drupal remains one of the strongest platforms available. Drupal 10 and 11 are modern, well-maintained releases with long-term support.
What is the difference between Drupal and WordPress?
WordPress is easier to get started with and has a larger ecosystem of themes and plugins. Drupal offers more sophisticated content modelling, access control, and API capabilities. The right choice depends on the complexity of your content and editorial requirements.
How long does a Drupal project take?
A standard enterprise Drupal site takes four to six months from discovery to launch. Complex migrations or headless implementations may take longer. We provide a detailed project plan during the discovery phase.
Can you migrate our existing site to Drupal?
Yes. We have migrated content from WordPress, older Drupal versions, Sitecore, and custom CMS platforms. Content migration is planned carefully to preserve structure, metadata, and URLs.
Do you provide ongoing Drupal support?
Yes. We offer managed support packages covering security updates, module upgrades, performance monitoring, and content management assistance. Drupal requires active maintenance and we handle that on your behalf.

Start Your Drupal Project

Contact EXPRE for a consultation and we will discuss whether Drupal is the right structural fit for your organisation.

Enterprise Content Management Built to Last

If your organisation manages complex content across multiple teams and user roles, we should have a conversation. Contact EXPRE for a free discovery call.

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