Do You Have a Website Update Plan?
by Harold Knieriem on Wed, Nov 12, 2014 @ 09:25
Over the last month, users of Drupal CMS have had their update plans shaken. Some have marked the latest security update for Drupal as a learning experience for the Drupal community, but even more than that, it is a general reminder to anyone that owns or maintains websites. Whether f …
Drupal Rules: My New Drupal Best Friend
by Harold Knieriem on Thu, Sep 04, 2014 @ 08:30
Not too long ago I heard a Drupalista speak of how long it takes to learn Drupal. He said it took four to five years. I found this to be true so far. I am approaching two years of developing in Drupal. It seems to me that the learning curve is more steep than flat. I think I hit a lea …
5 Quick Improvements To Create Web Development Fireworks
by Harold Knieriem on Tue, Jul 09, 2013 @ 09:00
I recently saw a list of a few simple mistakes that even the best website designers make that can greatly affect a visitor’s experience. This brought back the memory of some of the mistakes I have seen (and made myself) that affected a website’s performance. Here is my short list of w …
Back To Basics: Top Drupal Modules for Web Development
by Harold Knieriem on Thu, May 09, 2013 @ 03:21
One of the things I like about the Drupal platform is the extensive availability of modules. If you have a function that the core does not handle, chances are that someone in the community has needed it and written a module for it. Another thing I like about Drupal is the community. M …
Is Your Website Helping Your Digital Marketing Strategy?
by Harold Knieriem on Fri, Mar 15, 2013 @ 03:33
As a developer, one of my focuses is on creating a website platform that is functional to our clients' needs. We developers try to make the user experience for both the site visitor and the site owner or manager as rewarding as possible. We work to make the site visible for easy searc …
Choosing The Right Platform To Build Your Website
by Harold Knieriem on Mon, Feb 04, 2013 @ 11:01
“Is your technology the best? Is it the highest rated software? Is it the most popular? Does it have the most plugins?” These were questions I received recently as I was building a personal website. The questions came from a friend and follow technologist. They stemmed from my choice …
Top 3 Insights on Website Design from DrupalCamp Ohio
by Harold Knieriem on Thu, Dec 06, 2012 @ 03:05
This past weekend I had the privilege to attend the DrupalCamp Ohio 2012 at Ohio State University. As I have been digesting all the diverse information that was delivered, I see a common theme developing: the web is evolving. As with most technologies, the web is constantly changing. …