Client’s Objectives
- Upgrade from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9 across five separate domains
- Maintain and enhance multisite setup for efficient content/form management per state
- Improve UI/UX across platforms for better usability and engagement
- Strengthen security and ensure long-term platform sustainability
- Enhance backend workflows for streamlined admin operations
Client’s Challenge:
When Distance Learning Company approached us, they were managing five educational websites built on an aging Drupal 7 multisite architecture:
- The sites required manual updates, with separate admin efforts per domain
- Hosting was on AWS, but the legacy CMS version posed growing security risks
- Module updates were ceasing in 2024, making the system unsustainable
- User experience across platforms was inconsistent and outdated
- Admin teams faced challenges managing state-specific content and forms
The Solution We Implemented:
Our Drupal team designed and executed a full-scale Drupal 9 migration with a centralized multisite setup, tailored for content flexibility and future growth:
Technology Stack:
- CMS: Drupal 9 (latest stable version)
- Hosting: AWS
Key Deliverables:
Migrated all five websites to Drupal 9:
TrafficSchoolOnline.com
NotaryClassOnline.com
OnlineArizonaDefensiveDriving.com
CheapTrafficSchool.com
OnlineDriversEd.com
- Built a streamlined multisite architecture with shared components and individualized control
- Implemented custom admin workflows for simplified content and webform management
- Rolled out a modern, mobile-first UI/UX design across all domains
- Enhanced security and module compliance to meet evolving standards
- Built-in scalability for future integrations, features, and platform upgrades
Impact on Client’s Business:
The multisite overhaul empowered Distance Learning Company to manage operations more efficiently while enhancing customer experience across the board:
- 65% improvement in operational efficiency through shared backend management and workflow standardization
- 100% increase in platform security posture with Drupal 9 modules and core compliance
- 30% uplift in content publishing speed, enabling faster rollouts of course updates across sites
- Fully responsive design, improving mobile engagement and form completion rates
- Simplified admin interface, reducing training time for new content managers
- Future-ready architecture, ensuring adaptability as compliance and content needs evolve
Closing thoughts
This successful Drupal 9 multisite transformation not only stabilized Distance Learning Company’s digital infrastructure but also made their operations smarter, faster, and ready for the future.
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