As an open source CMS, Drupal counts over 600,000 users and contributors. It’s come a long way since being launched in 1999 as a message board. It’s one of the best software packages to use for website customization, and is a great out-of-the-box solution for developers. You don’t have to be a seasoned programmer to appreciate Drupal and all that it has to offer. In comparison to other content management systems like WordPress and Joomla, Drupal is somewhere in the middle, making it appealing to a wide range of audiences. In fact, education heavyweights like Harvard and MIT run on Drupal, as do media giants Sony and Warner Brothers, and publishing companies like Popular Science and Fast Company. Getting started with Drupal is quick and easy, especially with so much communal support. The Drupal site has a wealth of resources that include everything from documentation guides and marketing support to Drupal service providers to help newbies with the learning curve. And the robust community that stands behind the platform includes forums, social networks and even in-person events like DrupalCon and workshops located around the country for continued sharing of ideas and solutions. Drupal also encourages participation and involvement by new developers in order to further improve the system. With an already user-friendly platform, powerful functionality, scalability and multi-tiered developer support, we’re not sure what other improvements need to be made, but we do appreciate the notion.As an open source CMS, Drupal counts over 600,000 users and contributors. It’s come a long way since being launched in 1999 as a message board. It’s one of the best software packages to use for website customization, and is a great out-of-the-box solution for developers. You don’t have to be a seasoned programmer to appreciate Drupal and all that it has to offer. In comparison to other content management systems like WordPress and Joomla, Drupal is somewhere in the middle, making it appealing to a wide range of audiences. In fact, education heavyweights like Harvard and MIT run on Drupal, as do media giants Sony and Warner Brothers, and publishing companies like Popular Science and Fast Company. Getting started with Drupal is quick and easy, especially with so much communal support. The Drupal site has a wealth of resources that include everything from documentation guides and marketing support to Drupal service providers to help newbies with the learning curve. And the robust community that stands behind the platform includes forums, social networks and even in-person events like DrupalCon and workshops located around the country for continued sharing of ideas and solutions. Drupal also encourages participation and involvement by new developers in order to further improve the system. With an already user-friendly platform, powerful functionality, scalability and multi-tiered developer support, we’re not sure what other improvements need to be made, but we do appreciate the notion.