The Cheeky Monkey Media Blog

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What is Drupal and Other Things to Know About This System

February 16, 2024 / What is Drupal and Other Things to Know About This System

Designing and developing a website is as challenging as it is satisfying. So is managing websites or creating digital content for them. Most web developers and creators are up for the challenge. But tools that will make their lives easier are always we…
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Color Theory in Drupal Web Design: Choosing the Right Palette for Your Website

June 22, 2023 / Color Theory in Drupal Web Design: Choosing the Right Palette for Your Website

  Color is a powerful visual element that can greatly influence the user experience and perception of a website. The strategic use of color in web design can evoke emotions, convey messages, and create a visually cohesive and engaging digital envi…
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FAQs About Using Drupal for Website Design

May 8, 2023 / FAQs About Using Drupal for Website Design

As a web developer and designer, I understand the importance of choosing the right Content Management System (CMS) for your website. Drupal, an open-source CMS, has gained popularity among web designers and developers for its robust features and flexib…
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Drupal Website Maintenance

October 21, 2022 / Drupal Website Maintenance

Assuming you would like a blog discussing the maintenance of Drupal websites: Drupal is a powerful content management system that helps you create and manage your website. But like any website, your Drupal site needs regular maintenance to keep it runn…
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The Cost of Drupal Website Development in Vancouver

September 23, 2022 / Treena Bjarnason

As a business owner in Vancouver, BC, Canada, you may be wondering how much it would cost to develop a Drupal website. There are a few things to consider when budgeting for a Drupal website, including the cost of the Drupal platform, the cost of websit…
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Considerations When Moving from Drupal to WordPress

April 27, 2022 / Treena Bjarnason

When thinking about moving from Drupal to WordPress, there are many reasons why organizations wait to upgrade. It can be budgetary constraints, lack of CMS knowledge, or technical complexity. But whether you’re just starting to research your CMS option…
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4 Ways to Budget for a Drupal 9/10 Migration

February 2, 2022 / Treena Bjarnason

Just so you’ve got a brief backstory and timeline for the last few years of Drupal platform updates: Back in September 2018, Dries Buytaert, founder and project lead of Drupal announced: “Drupal 7 will be end-of-life in November 2022, Drupal 9 will be…
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Drupal 10 Is on Its Way: How You Can Prepare

January 26, 2022 / Treena Bjarnason

The next evolution of Drupal is just around the corner! The Cheeky Monkey Media team is breaking down everything you need to know, including when Drupal 10 is being released, a summary of the new features, and how you can prepare your Drupal site for t…
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Keep your customers! Drupal + eCommerce + You

May 1, 2020 / Danielle Thornton

  Snapshot: eCommerce + Drupal Every business can benefit from e-Commerce. As we are learning to accommodate the changing landscape of our businesses and how we connect with our customers, e-Commerce is a great way to start. Similar to our previou…
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Migration; More Than Monarchs

February 13, 2020 / Treena Bjarnason

Hi. Please read the next paragraph in your best David Attenborough voice. When the majestic monarch takes flight on its marathon migration to Mexico, it’s easy to be moved by its mission. Each year hundreds of thousands of small, winged creatures take…
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Module Mayhem in the Drupal Kitchen

August 29, 2019 / Treena Bjarnason

In my opinion, there’s nothing in the world quite like learning a new skill. It’s a huge rush figuring out how to do something you didn’t know how to do before. You start with the basics, and then once you’ve got the gist of it, you begin to improve. O…
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Drupal 8 and 9 Features That Have Us Going Bananas

June 13, 2019 / Treena Bjarnason

Just when you think Drupal couldn’t get any dumber, it goes and adds some great new features….. And TOTALLY redeems itself! via GIPHY Released back in November of 2015, Drupal 8 has been slowly but steadily upping its game. In case you’ve been lost in…
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