Joomla & Drupal Websites · Melbourne Design Studio

Joomla and Drupal Website Development

Support complex publishing and governance requirements with a CMS designed around structure, permissions and maintainability.

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Joomla & Drupal Websites at Melbourne Design Studio

Joomla and Drupal remain useful for organisations with established content models, multilingual needs or detailed user roles. We can audit an existing installation, improve templates and workflows, or plan a controlled migration.

What’s included

Typical deliverables for Joomla & Drupal websites. Your proposal confirms the exact scope, so you only pay for what you need.

  • CMS audit

    A review of versions, extensions, custom code, security and content to understand the current platform.

  • Architecture

    A clear plan for content types, permissions and integrations that keeps the site maintainable.

  • Theme development

    Themes developed or updated to match your brand, with responsive layouts and accessible markup.

  • Content types

    Structured content types that make complex information easier to manage and display consistently.

  • Roles and permissions

    User roles and permissions configured so the right people can edit, approve and publish content.

  • Module/extension configuration

    Modules and extensions reviewed, configured or replaced with supported alternatives.

  • Migration

    Content and media moved to a newer version or a different platform with careful testing.

  • Accessibility review

    Checks against common accessibility issues, with practical recommendations and fixes.

  • Updates

    Core and extension updates applied and tested on staging before going live.

  • Documentation

    Documentation of configuration, custom code and processes so your team is not dependent on memory.

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Typical Joomla or Drupal upgrade path

A low-risk route from an ageing CMS to a secure, supported platform.

  1. AuditVersion, extensions and custom code
  2. Upgrade planRisks, effort and options
  3. Staging buildUpgrade and test away from live
  4. Content checkPages, media and forms verified
  5. Launch & monitorGo live with backups and checks

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How we work

Goals, audience, content and technical requirements become a clear scope and sitemap.

Wireframes and visual design are reviewed with you before development starts.

Responsive development, CMS, forms and integrations, tested across devices.

Launch checks, training and ongoing care so the site keeps performing.

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to common questions about Joomla & Drupal websites. If yours is not here, ask us directly.

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Can you upgrade an old Joomla or Drupal version?

Yes, after a compatibility and content review. Major version upgrades can involve replacing extensions and updating custom code, so we test everything on a staging copy before switching over.

Can you migrate us to another CMS?

Yes. If another platform suits your needs better, we can plan a migration covering content, media, users and URLs, with redirects to protect search visibility.

Do you provide ongoing support?

Yes. The maintenance scope is agreed after the audit and can include updates, security monitoring, backups and content changes.

Our site uses unsupported extensions. What are the options?

We look for supported alternatives, rebuild the functionality where needed, or recommend a platform change if that is more sustainable. Each option is explained with its effort and risk.

How long does an upgrade take?

It depends on the size of the site, the number of extensions and the amount of custom code. The audit gives us the information needed to provide a realistic timeline.

Will the site be offline during the work?

Work is done on a staging copy, so your live site remains available. We plan the switchover for a quiet period to keep any disruption to a minimum.

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Guides on Joomla & Drupal websites

Practical articles from our team to help you plan and make informed decisions.

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