For the small and mid-sized business (SMB), selecting a website content management system (CMS) poses some difficult choices. SMBs are often constrained by budget and don’t have the resources of a large company. Yet the SMB often needs the features and functionality of a robust content management system. Fortunately, the Drupal CMS offers a solution to this dilemma. Drupal offers enterprise class features at an SMB budget.
How is this possible? First off, Drupal is open source and is free. Second, most of the costs to get Drupal up and running are for implementation and not custom programming. The key to deploying Drupal is to find a development partner who can work within your budget limitations. More specifically, you need a partner who is resourceful and knows how to leverage Drupal’s 10,000+ free modules to deliver the functionality you need without breaking the budget.
What’s the secret to finding the right Drupal partner? Here are three things to look for: