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Drupal 7 EOL: Choosing the Right Path for Your Site

With Drupal 7's end-of-life approaching in January 2025, organizations face critical migration decisions. Drawing from my decade of experience as a Technical Account Manager, this article explores practical migration paths based on your site's purpose and complexity. We'll examine community-supported tools, share real migration experiences, and discuss how innovations like Retrofit and the upcoming Drupal CMS can help shape your migration strategy.

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AI as an Assistant: A Practical Approach to Responsible AI Usage

While AI tools become increasingly prevalent in professional settings, many warn against their use in job hunting and content creation. However, the key lies not in avoiding AI but in using it responsibly as an assistant rather than a creator. Through clear boundaries, iterative feedback, and maintaining authenticity, AI can enhance rather than replace your voice. Learn a practical approach to leveraging AI tools while keeping your content genuine and professional - from initial setup to final refinement.

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Simplifying Drupal Updates: A Structured Approach to Worry-Free Maintenance

Regular Drupal updates are critical for site maintenance, but many organizations find them challenging. Drawing from nearly ten years of experience as a Technical Account Manager (TAM) at Acquia, this article presents a structured approach that transforms updates from a source of stress into a reliable process.

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Dries Buytaert during his Driesnote in DrupalCon Barcelona 2024, talking about Drupal CMS

The Future of Drupal: Overcoming Challenges with Community Initiatives

Drupal has evolved to meet enterprise demands, but lost ground with beginners and small businesses. Our blog explores how initiatives like Drupal CMS, IXP Fellowship, and the Drupal Open Curriculum aim to address this by making Drupal more accessible and sustainable for all users.

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