Drupal & Joomla Development
Drupal and Joomla Development, Support and Migration Services
Drupal 10/11 builds, custom modules and content architecture, Joomla support, plus safe migrations and version upgrades for both.
Drupal and Joomla for Structured, Multi-Editor Content
Drupal earns its place where content is genuinely structured and governance matters: universities, government bodies, publishers, associations and large organisations with many editors, strict permissions, several languages and content that has to be reused in more than one place. Its entity and field system, taxonomy, views and workflow tools handle that complexity natively rather than through a stack of plugins.
We build Drupal 10 and 11 sites around a content model designed with your editors — entity types, fields, media handling, translations and editorial workflow — then write custom modules and themes only where configuration cannot do the job. Drupal can also run headlessly, serving a React, Next.js or mobile front end through JSON:API.
We support Joomla sites too, and we are candid about it: for most Joomla owners the sensible path is a controlled upgrade and continued maintenance, or a planned migration to Drupal or WordPress depending on how structured the content really is. We will tell you which, with reasons, before you spend anything.
What’s Included
What Our Drupal & Joomla Services Cover
Drupal Site Building
Content types, fields, taxonomy, views, media library and editorial workflow configured around how your team publishes.
Custom Modules & Themes
Bespoke modules, blocks, plugins and Twig themes written to Drupal standards so upgrades stay straightforward.
Multilingual & Accessibility
Full translation workflows and WCAG-compliant themes — usually a requirement in public-sector projects.
Version Upgrades
Drupal 7/8/9 to Drupal 10 or 11 and Joomla 3 to 5 upgrades, with contributed module replacement and content preserved.
Headless Drupal
JSON:API or GraphQL delivery to a React, Next.js or mobile front end while editors stay in Drupal.
Security & Maintenance
Core and module patching, security advisories, backups, performance tuning and ongoing support.
Benefits
When Drupal Is the Right Call
- Structured content, taxonomy and reuse are first-class, not plugin add-ons.
- Granular roles and permissions for large editorial teams and approval chains.
- Strong multilingual support built into core rather than bolted on.
- A serious security team and published advisories — valued in public-sector procurement.
- Scales to very large content sets and can serve any number of front-end channels.
Technologies Used for Drupal & Joomla Development
We recommend the right tools for your goals, budget and team — never a one-size-fits-all stack.
Discuss Your ProjectHow We Work
Our Drupal & Joomla Development Process
Discovery & Consultation
We learn about your business, audience and goals, review any existing website and agree on clear success criteria.
Strategy & Planning
We define the sitemap, features, technology stack and timeline, so scope and budget are clear before work begins.
UI/UX Design
We design wireframes and polished, responsive layouts for your approval, focused on usability and conversions.
Development
We build with clean, standards-based code, integrate your tools and set up an easy-to-use content editor.
Testing & QA
We test functionality, speed, security, accessibility and SEO across browsers and devices before launch.
Launch & Support
We deploy, monitor and fine-tune your site, then provide ongoing maintenance and support as you grow.
FAQ
Drupal & Joomla Development FAQs
Drupal or WordPress?
WordPress is simpler and cheaper for content-led marketing sites. Drupal is better when content is highly structured, there are many editors with different permissions, several languages, or content must be reused across channels. We will give you a straight recommendation based on your content, not our preference.
Our Drupal 7 site is out of support — what now?
Drupal 7 no longer receives security updates, so the site is a growing risk. We assess the content and functionality, then either migrate to Drupal 10/11 using the Migrate API or, where the site is simpler than it looks, rebuild it on a lighter platform.
Do you support Joomla?
Yes — updates, security fixes, extension issues and template work. For larger changes we usually advise comparing the cost of continued Joomla work against a migration, and we will show you both.
Can Drupal power a mobile app?
Yes. Drupal exposes content through JSON:API or GraphQL, so the same content can feed your website, an app and partner channels.
Explore More
More Web Development Services
Technologies and services that work well alongside drupal & joomla development.
Custom Web Development
Bespoke websites and web applications engineered around your workflows — fast, secure, and built to scale with your business.
Front-End Development
Pixel-accurate, accessible front ends built from your designs with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Tailwind or Bootstrap — responsive on every device.
Website Design
Modern, responsive UI/UX design that communicates your value in seconds and guides visitors toward taking action.
WordPress Development
Custom WordPress themes, plugins and WooCommerce builds that are fast, secure and genuinely easy for your team to manage.
Case Studies & Live Demos
Drupal & Joomla Development in Practice
Projects where this work made a measurable difference — the problem, what we built and the results. Each one has a working demo you can try.
- Drupal 10
- PHP 8
- Twig
Drupal Website
University Faculty & Research Portal
A multilingual Drupal portal for 6,800 pages, 140 editors and three languages, built to WCAG 2.2 AA.
- Magento 2
- PHP 8
- MySQL
Magento eCommerce
Industrial Parts B2B Store
An 84,000-SKU Magento 2 store with contract pricing, quick order and ERP-synced stock for trade accounts.
- Node.js
- NestJS
- TypeScript
API & ERP Integration
ERP to Web Shop Integration
A NestJS integration layer moving 312,000 messages a day between an ERP, a web shop and the accounts system.
- WordPress Multisite
- PHP 8
- Custom theme
WordPress CMS Website
Restaurant Group Multisite
A WordPress multisite giving seven restaurants their own identity, with shared menus, bookings and gift cards.
- WordPress
- LMS & membership plugins
- PHP 8
WordPress CMS Website
Accredited Training & Membership Portal
A WordPress learning portal with courses, assessments, certificates and employer team accounts.
- WordPress
- ACF Pro
- PHP 8
WordPress CMS Website
Manufacturer Technical Product Catalogue
A 4,200-product technical catalogue with specification filtering and CAD downloads, fed from the PIM.
From the Blog
Guides and Comparisons Worth Reading
Straight answers on when this technology is the right choice, what it costs and how to get the most from it.
Drupal or Joomla Website? Keep It, Upgrade It, or Move to WordPress
Thousands of organisations still run Drupal 7 and Joomla 3 sites that have passed end of life. Each has three honest options. This is how we help owners choose between them, and what each one costs in practice.
Custom WordPress Themes vs Page Builders: The Real Trade-Off
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When a Custom eCommerce Platform Makes Sense, and When Shopify or WooCommerce Is the Better Buy
A custom-built store gives you full control and full ownership, and full responsibility for everything a platform does quietly for its monthly fee. Here is how we decide whether a business genuinely needs its own eCommerce platform, what it really costs after launch, and the questions to settle before anyone writes code.
Drupal & Joomla Development Enquiry
Tell Us About Your Drupal or Joomla Project
Share your current version, content structure and what you need done — a new build, an upgrade or a migration — so we can advise properly.
- Reply within 24 hoursA real person reviews every request.
- Free consultationHonest advice, no obligation.
- 100% confidentialHappy to sign an NDA.
- We review your requirements
- We reply with questions or a call slot
- You receive a clear, itemised proposal