Drupal is a widely used program that is available on various platforms, such as Windows and MacOSX. Its primary functions are web design and the management of its content. Many PHP hosting companies provide Drupal as part of its package deals, along with several other third party software packages.
The program is easily accessible to both professional web developers and amateurs, allowing for a flexible learning curve no matter what previous experience the user has. Drupal provides various pre-defined websites to build upon, which can then be customized to your personal liking. These are available as downloadable packages, which can instantly be installed and imported into Drupal for use. Drupal also features an ‘Action’ module, which allows several functions to be regularly automated. This varies from sending out promotional e-mails to account verifications, reducing the workload of manual e-mailing and offering fast and efficient service for your visitors.
Custom layouts can be created using the ‘Panels’ module, which features an intuitive drop and drag system for arranging information layouts.