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Custom Drupal Development Services That Scale With You

Interested in migrating to Drupal or optimizing your Drupal site for maximum engagement? No matter what your website’s current situation is, Kanopi Studios’ experienced team can jump in to assist you with design, development, and support to get your online presence where it needs to be.

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Why Work with Kanopi?

Experienced Team

Each of our Drupal team members has an average of 11 years of experience in Drupal development; most are Acquia-certified.

History of Drupal Innovations

We are a supporting partner of the Drupal Association, a founding sponsor of Discover Drupal, and a regular contributor to the Drupal Project.

Powerful Industry Partnerships

We have strong relationships with Pantheon and Acquia, our preferred Drupal hosting partners. This enables us to recommend the best hosting service for your specific needs.

Our Drupal Development Services

Painless Migrations

Whether you’re looking to redesign your website or simply switch hosts, our developers will create a smooth migration process to ensure your content and data stay intact during the transition.

Custom Module Development

We create custom modules that extend the functionality of your Drupal website, ensuring that it meets your organization’s and audience’s needs.

Third-Party & Custom API integrations

Payment gateways, database integrations, security portals—if your site needs a third-party integration, we can make it happen.

Responsive Mobile-First Themes

We construct all Drupal themes to be mobile-responsive to ensure your website works and looks great on any device.

WCAG 2.0 AA Accessible Websites

Accessibility is a must-have for your Drupal website. We work with your organization to ensure that your website is accessible and inclusive to all of your audience members.

Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Using HTML structure, structured data, and other SEO best practices, we create sites that appeal to search engines and visitors alike.

Holistic Support

Our Drupal support services go beyond the basics. In addition to module upgrades and security patches, we help update your content, manage performance enhancements, and more.

Drupal Development Case Studies

Hear From a Drupal Development Client

“It was a wonderful phase of discovery, collaboration, and partnership. We wanted somebody that was going to be there to help us learn and work together, and not just throw requirements over the fence. Kanopi helped us to help ourselves, and I think that forms the best consulting relationships.” 
George Perry, Manager, Online Media
Client Since 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Drupal?

Drupal is a powerful, open-source content management system built for organizations that need flexibility, security, and room to grow. It’s trusted by universities, healthcare systems, nonprofits, and enterprise teams because it can support both simple websites and highly complex digital platforms.

With Drupal, you get:

  • Scalability at any size – Drupal works just as well for small marketing sites as it does for large, high-traffic platforms with thousands of pages, users, and integrations.
  • Flexible content modeling – Structure your content once and reuse it across websites, campaigns, and channels, making it easier to manage and evolve over time.
  • Enterprise-grade security – Drupal has a strong global security team and a proven track record with organizations that have strict compliance and governance needs.
  • Customization without lock-in – As open-source software, Drupal gives you full ownership of your platform and the freedom to extend it as your needs change.
  • Future-ready architecture – Drupal supports headless and decoupled approaches, making it a strong foundation for multi-channel digital experiences.
  • AI-ready by design – Drupal’s structured content model makes it especially well-suited for generative AI, LLM-powered search, and conversational interfaces. With emerging tools for AI-assisted content creation, Model Context Protocol (MCP) integrations, and clean, well-structured data, Drupal provides a strong foundation for AI systems that need content they can easily understand, reuse, and reason over.

For organizations planning long-term growth, complex content needs, or integrated digital ecosystems, Drupal offers the stability and flexibility to evolve without rebuilding from scratch.

What are the benefits of using Drupal?

Drupal offers a powerful set of benefits for organizations across industries, especially those managing complex content, multiple audiences, or long-term digital growth. Key advantages include:

  • Robust security – Drupal is trusted by organizations with high security and compliance requirements, supported by a dedicated global security team and regular updates.
  • Built-in accessibility – Accessibility best practices are baked into Drupal’s core, helping organizations meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards and create inclusive digital experiences.
  • Simple, flexible content management – Drupal makes it easy for editors to manage, update, and reuse content while supporting complex content structures behind the scenes.
  • Highly flexible and customizable – From content models to integrations, Drupal adapts to your needs rather than forcing you into rigid templates or workflows.
  • Performance and fast load speeds – Drupal is designed to handle high-traffic sites efficiently, supporting performance optimization, caching, and fast page loads.
  • Multilingual and global-ready – Native multilingual capabilities make it easier to manage translations and serve international audiences.
  • Cost-effective and open source – With no licensing fees and a large open-source ecosystem, Drupal offers long-term affordability and avoids vendor lock-in.
  • Mobile-optimized by default – Drupal supports responsive, mobile-first experiences that work seamlessly across devices.
  • Unlimited scalability – Whether you’re launching a small site or managing a complex digital platform, Drupal scales as your organization grows.

What types of organizations use Drupal?

Drupal is used by organizations that need secure, flexible, and scalable digital platforms. Its emphasis on clean user experiences, structured content, and enterprise-grade security makes it a strong fit for:

  • Higher education institutions managing complex content, multiple audiences, and large editorial teams
  • Healthcare organizations that require strong security, accessibility, and compliance-focused digital experiences
  • Nonprofits and mission-driven organizations that need flexible storytelling, multilingual support, and long-term affordability
  • Corporations and enterprise teams supporting high-traffic sites, integrations, and evolving digital ecosystems

From small teams to large, distributed organizations, Drupal supports platforms that need to grow, adapt, and remain secure over time.

What does Kanopi’s Drupal development process look like?

At Kanopi, we combine strategic planning, thoughtful design, and expert engineering to deliver Drupal websites that are built to perform, evolve, and meaningfully support your mission. While every project is unique, our development process typically includes:

  • Research & Discovery: We begin by listening, learning your goals, audience needs, content challenges, and technical constraints. Through audits, content analysis, stakeholder interviews, and technical planning, we lay the groundwork for a Drupal solution that’s tailored to your organization.
  • Design, UX and Content is where we bring your story to life. We’ll work on the visual, messaging, inclusive experiences, intuitive navigation, and user experience so we can have a smooth handoff to our development team.
  • Web Development is where our Drupal (and WordPress) experts lay down strong roots so your site can grow with confidence. Our certified developers turn designs into a robust Drupal build using best practices, scalable architecture, and performance-oriented development. We craft migrations, custom modules, integrations, and responsive themes so your site works beautifully on every device and can grow with your future needs.
  • Support: Post-launch, our partnership continues. Whether we built your site or not, we offer ongoing security updates, module maintenance, performance tuning, feature enhancements, and training so your Drupal site stays secure and relevant as your goals evolve.

Across every step we emphasize clear communication, honest timelines, and shared decision-making. You’ll always know what’s next, why it matters, and how it supports your long-term success, not just a checklist of tasks.

I want to migrate from a different CMS to Drupal. How can I get started?

Migrating to Drupal doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our Drupal experts help organizations plan and execute Content Management System (CMS) migrations with a focus on content integrity, performance, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) continuity.

We start by evaluating your existing platform, content structure, and business goals. From there, we create a migration strategy that prioritizes what matters most, preserving URLs, metadata, and search visibility, while improving how your content is structured and managed in Drupal.

Whether you’re migrating from WordPress, Sitecore, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), or a custom CMS, we guide you through each step. Our team supports discovery and planning, handles the migration itself, and ensures a smooth testing and launch process.

I want to migrate from an older version of Drupal to a newer version. How can I get started?

You’ve come to the right place. Kanopi has deep experience helping organizations upgrade from older versions of Drupal, including Drupal 7 and Drupal 8/9, to newer, supported releases.

We begin with an audit of your existing Drupal site to understand your content, custom functionality, integrations, and technical debt. From there, we define an upgrade approach that prepares your site for the transition, modernizes where it makes sense, and minimizes risk during launch.

Throughout the process, we focus on preserving your content, brand identity, and site performance, while setting your Drupal platform up for long-term stability and growth.

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