Custom Drupal Development for High-Traffic Websites
Build content-rich platforms with Drupal's modular framework, enterprise security, and API-first design for integrations and high traffic.
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Enterprise CMS with Drupal's framework
Complex publishing platforms need more than basic CMS capabilities. Drupal provides structured entity types, granular permission controls, and API-first architecture that handles sophisticated data relationships and integrations. Our teams work with CTOs managing information-heavy platforms where generic CMS tools lack the security, customization, and performance needed for enterprise requirements.
Our capabilities include:
- Custom content type and taxonomy development
- Multilingual content management
- Headless Drupal with API integration
- Enterprise security and compliance
- Multi-site architecture and management
- Advanced caching and performance optimization
Who we support
We work with organizations managing complex content architectures where Drupal’s enterprise capabilities are necessary but require specialized expertise to implement and scale effectively.
Government Agencies
You manage public-facing websites requiring strict security standards and accessibility compliance. Legacy CMS platforms lack granular permission controls and audit trails needed for government requirements.
Higher Education Institutions
Your university operates dozens of departmental sites with inconsistent branding and duplicated effort. Each site needs independent content management while maintaining central IT oversight and security standards.
Enterprise Media Companies
You publish thousands of pages with complex data relationships, multilingual requirements, and third-party integrations. Your current CMS struggles with structured information and performance degrades as page volume grows.
Ways to engage
We offer a wide range of engagement models to meet our clients’ needs. From hourly consultation to fully managed solutions, our engagement models are designed to be flexible and customizable.
Staff Augmentation
Get access to on-demand product and engineering team talent that gives your company the flexibility to scale up and down as business needs ebb and flow.
Retainer Services
Retainers are perfect for companies that have a fully built product in maintenance mode. We'll give you peace of mind by keeping your software running, secure, and up to date.
Project Engagement
Project-based contracts that can range from small-scale audit and strategy sessions to more intricate replatforming or build from scratch initiatives.
We'll spec out a custom engagement model for you
Invested in creating success and defining new standards
At Curotec, we do more than deliver cutting-edge solutions — we build lasting partnerships. It’s the trust and collaboration we foster with our clients that make CEOs, CTOs, and CMOs consistently choose Curotec as their go-to partner.
Why choose Curotec for Drupal development?
Drupal’s power comes from its architecture, not its out-of-the-box features. Our engineers structure custom content types, taxonomy systems, and permission models that match your organizational complexity without over-engineering. You get content platforms that handle current requirements while maintaining the flexibility to add capabilities as needs evolve.
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Extraordinary people, exceptional outcomes
Our outstanding team represents our greatest asset. With business acumen, we translate objectives into solutions. Intellectual agility drives efficient software development problem-solving. Superior communication ensures seamless teamwork integration.
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Deep technical expertise
We don’t claim to be experts in every framework and language. Instead, we focus on the tech ecosystems in which we excel, selecting engagements that align with our competencies for optimal results. Moreover, we offer pre-developed components and scaffolding to save you time and money.
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Balancing innovation with practicality
We stay ahead of industry trends and innovations, avoiding the hype of every new technology fad. Focusing on innovations with real commercial potential, we guide you through the ever-changing tech landscape, helping you embrace proven technologies and cutting-edge advancements.
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Flexibility in our approach
We offer a range of flexible working arrangements to meet your specific needs. Whether you prefer our end-to-end project delivery, embedding our experts within your teams, or consulting and retainer options, we have a solution designed to suit you.
Our approach to Drupal implementation
Custom Content Type Architecture
Multilingual Site Management
Headless Drupal Implementation
Advanced Permission Systems
Multi-Site Management
Performance Optimization & Caching
Tools & technologies for Drupal platforms
Drupal Modules & Extensions
Our engineers select modules and extensions that add functionality without creating maintenance or performance issues.
- Drupal Core — Base CMS framework with editorial management, user authentication, taxonomy system, and API foundation for building custom digital experiences
- Views Module — Query builder for creating custom displays, lists, tables, and feeds without writing database queries or custom code
- Paragraphs Module — Structured component system for building flexible page layouts with reusable blocks and nested field groups
- Webform Module — Form builder with conditional logic, multi-step workflows, and submission management for complex data collection requirements
- Pathauto Module — Automatic URL alias generation based on entity patterns for SEO-friendly URLs without manual configuration per page
- Backup and Migrate — Database backup automation with scheduled exports, restoration capabilities, and migration tools for moving data between environments
Database & Content Storage
Database systems and search engines handle structured content, media assets, and high-volume queries for enterprise Drupal deployments.
- MySQL & MariaDB — Primary database systems for Drupal with transaction support, indexing, and replication capabilities for data and configuration storage
- PostgreSQL — Alternative relational database with advanced data types, full-text search, and complex query support for enterprise Drupal deployments
- Apache Solr — Enterprise search platform with faceted search, autocomplete, and relevancy scoring for large information repositories and complex filtering
- Elasticsearch — Distributed search engine with real-time indexing, analytics, and multi-language support for high-volume search requirements
- Redis — In-memory caching layer for database queries, session storage, and page caching that reduces response times and database load
- Drupal Configuration Management — YAML-based system for version-controlling site configurations, entity types, and settings across development and production environments
Frontend & Theming Tools
Curotec implements theming frameworks and frontend build tools that create responsive designs while maintaining content flexibility.
- Twig Templating Engine — Drupal’s default template system with inheritance, filters, and security features that separate presentation logic from business code
- Bootstrap & Foundation — Responsive frontend frameworks with pre-built components, grid systems, and mobile-first design patterns for Drupal themes
- Sass & Less — CSS preprocessors with variables, mixins, and nested rules that maintain consistent styling across complex theme architectures
- Webpack & Gulp — Build tools for compiling assets, optimizing images, and bundling JavaScript that streamline frontend development workflows
- Pattern Lab — Component-driven design system for building reusable UI patterns with documentation that maintains consistency across Drupal sites
- Layout Builder — Drag-and-drop page builder built into Drupal core that empowers content editors to create custom layouts without developer assistance
API & Integration Platforms
REST and GraphQL connect Drupal content with external systems, mobile apps, and decoupled frontends.
- JSON:API Module — Standards-compliant RESTful API built into Drupal core for exposing data to external applications with filtering and relationship support
- GraphQL Module — Query language implementation for flexible data retrieval with nested relationships and selective field querying from Drupal entities
- RESTful Web Services — HTTP-based API endpoints for CRUD operations on Drupal entities with authentication and permission integration
- Drupal Commerce — E-commerce framework with product management, cart functionality, payment gateway integration, and order processing workflows
- Migrate API — Data migration framework for importing information from external systems, legacy databases, and third-party platforms into Drupal structures
- Feeds Module — Automated import from RSS feeds, XML, CSV, and JSON sources with scheduled updates and field mapping capabilities
Development & Testing Tools
Our developers use debugging utilities and testing frameworks that identify issues during development and maintain code quality.
- Drush — Command-line tool for Drupal administration with module management, cache clearing, database operations, and deployment automation
- Drupal Console — Interactive CLI for generating boilerplate code, debugging, and site maintenance with scaffolding tools for custom module development
- Xdebug — Step-through debugging extension with breakpoints, variable inspection, and profiling capabilities for troubleshooting complex PHP logic
- PHPUnit — Testing framework for unit and kernel tests with assertions, mock objects, and code coverage analysis for Drupal module functionality
- Behat & Mink — Behavior-driven testing tools for automated browser testing with human-readable scenarios that verify site functionality and user workflows
- Devel Module — Development utilities with query logging, variable inspection, and performance metrics for debugging during local development
Deployment & Infrastructure
Container platforms and deployment automation handle releases, maintain uptime, and scale Drupal sites across server environments.
- Docker & DDEV — Container platforms for consistent Drupal development environments with isolated dependencies and reproducible local setups
- Acquia Cloud & Pantheon — Managed Drupal hosting platforms with automated scaling, integrated CDN, development workflows, and performance optimization
- Nginx & Apache — Web servers with PHP-FPM integration, reverse proxy capabilities, and SSL termination for production Drupal deployments
- Varnish Cache — HTTP accelerator and reverse proxy for full-page caching that handles traffic spikes and reduces server load for anonymous users
- Git & Composer — Version control and dependency management for tracking code changes, managing module updates, and coordinating team development
- Jenkins & GitLab CI — Automated deployment pipelines with testing, building, and release workflows triggered by repository commits and merge requests
FAQs about our Drupal development services
How does Drupal compare to WordPress?
Drupal provides structured content types, granular permissions, and enterprise security out of the box. WordPress requires extensive plugins for similar functionality, making Drupal more suitable for complex content architectures and strict security requirements.
Can Drupal handle our multi-site requirements?
Drupal’s multi-site architecture allows dozens of sites to share one codebase with centralized updates while maintaining independent content administration. Universities and government agencies commonly manage 50+ sites this way.
How quickly can your developers integrate with our team?
Our Drupal engineers typically contribute production code within the first week. They’re familiar with custom module development, theming standards, and deployment workflows that match enterprise Drupal development practices.
Is Drupal still relevant with headless CMS options?
Drupal supports both traditional and headless architectures through JSON:API and GraphQL. Many organizations choose Drupal specifically because it handles both approaches without platform migration as requirements evolve.
Do you provide ongoing support after development?
We offer staff augmentation, dedicated teams, and retainer arrangements. Our engineers maintain existing Drupal sites, perform security updates, and augment your team for new feature development.
How do you handle Drupal security updates?
We monitor Drupal security advisories, test updates in staging environments, and deploy patches following your change management procedures. Critical security updates receive priority treatment with expedited testing and deployment.
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