DrupalCon Los Angeles 2015: (Re)Launch strategies: Drupal 8 and the modern web
Drupal 8 is here. People are using it to replace existing systems and to launch new projects. How does Drupal 8 fit into your long-term strategy? More specifically: What questions do we need to be asking now so that your investment in Drupal is paying dividends five years from now? Ten years from now?
This session will address the assessment and planning that will help you create a successful outcome for your Drupal 8 project. We will cover the following specific areas:
Given the CMS marketplace, why is Drupal 8 a smart choice?
When will Drupal 8 be ready for my project?
How does Drupal 8 address the needs of the modern web?
Mobile
Cross-Platform Publishing
Extensibility
Design Potential / Redesign Flexibility
Accessibility
Multilingual Publication
Scalability and Performance
Search Engines and Marketing Strategy
Security
How do we move to Drupal 8?
Rebuild from scratch
Content migration
Website upgrades
How do we plan the project?
Brand strategy
Business goals
Audience personas
Feature prioritization matrix
Content audit
Migration planning
Infrastructure planning
Feature iterations
Development
Testing and QA
Launch preparation
Long-term support
What are my staffing needs for this project and beyond?
How can this project benefit the larger Drupal community?
Participants should leave this session with a strong understanding of how to plan their Drupal 8 project, the questions to ask potential partners, and the long-term benefits of adopting Drupal as a web platform.
This session will address the assessment and planning that will help you create a successful outcome for your Drupal 8 project. We will cover the following specific areas:
Given the CMS marketplace, why is Drupal 8 a smart choice?
When will Drupal 8 be ready for my project?
How does Drupal 8 address the needs of the modern web?
Mobile
Cross-Platform Publishing
Extensibility
Design Potential / Redesign Flexibility
Accessibility
Multilingual Publication
Scalability and Performance
Search Engines and Marketing Strategy
Security
How do we move to Drupal 8?
Rebuild from scratch
Content migration
Website upgrades
How do we plan the project?
Brand strategy
Business goals
Audience personas
Feature prioritization matrix
Content audit
Migration planning
Infrastructure planning
Feature iterations
Development
Testing and QA
Launch preparation
Long-term support
What are my staffing needs for this project and beyond?
How can this project benefit the larger Drupal community?
Participants should leave this session with a strong understanding of how to plan their Drupal 8 project, the questions to ask potential partners, and the long-term benefits of adopting Drupal as a web platform.