CMS development for Joomla, Drupal & WordPress

There are a wide variety of Content Management Systems on the market and we are constantly coming across both familiar and unfamiliar technologies in situations where we are asked to take over maintenance of a system from other developers. Our technical team are proficient in working with a variety of CMS systems and it is fair to say that, as a business, we prefer PHP based platforms. We support a number of accounts and are expert developers in Joomla, Drupal and WordPress.

JOOMLA

The SEO friendly Joomla CMS system

At BORN, we combine the Joomla framework with the expertise of our web development team to build completely bespoke and powerful websites, designed and developed around the specific needs of your business.

As one of the most popular, open-source content management systems available on the market today, Joomla provides a secure and fully functional platform on which to build a website that meets all SEO requirements.

A Joomla website could add big benefits to your business

Joomla websites are our speciality. Whether you run a small company or a large, corporate entity, our Joomla web development team will cater to all kinds of budgets and customise the design and development of your site to fit around your SEO specifications.

Built with performance in mind, we can develop any style of website you require, from a few simple pages to a fully functioning, all-encompassing site that includes anything from media management, blogging and social media integration, to business directory development and eCommerce functionality.

Joomla web design services from BORN

In our opinion, Joomla is one of the best tools out there to provide you with a complete website package. Blending the core features of the Joomla platform with our web development expertise means we can offer the following services and added benefits to any type of business:

Building customised extensions

Although there are literally thousands of extensions available with the Joomla platform, there may be occasions when you need customised functionality for your site. That’s where we come in. Here at BORN we use our experience in Joomla web development to build you an extension that’s designed specifically to your requirements.

Cross-platform compatibility

Joomla websites are platform and mobile friendly, which means they will work on any type of operating system, whether that’s Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, BlackBerry or Android. With so many people connecting to the internet through multiple devices, such as PCs, phones and tablets, a Joomla-based website will ensure maximum exposure.

Custom security improvements

We check against all the known exploits and install the latest updates to the Joomla platform to ensure your website is fully protected against security threats.

Bespoke templates

We can develop customised templates offering HTML5 support, enabling you to have your website structured and designed exactly to your specification.

Future-proof

Our web development team works on the latest Joomla platform available to ensure your website is always based on the most up-to-date technology. Installing updates as and when they are released, our team maintains your website to ensure it’s always compatible with new devices.

Cross-browser functionality

Our Joomla web development team builds websites that are tested across all major browsers, ensuring your website renders correctly in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari, Opera and more, before it goes live.

Multiple user levels

There are many user level options available with Joomla websites, for example, you might decide you would like people to register before they can access certain areas of your site, or you may like to offer a subscription-based service. We can also set permissions to individual users so that only the people you specify have access to certain areas of the content management system. At BORN, regardless of your requirements, we can set your user levels so they are suited to your needs.

User friendly

Joomla websites are ideal if you plan to add lots of content to your site. The content management system (aka the back-end) is easy to navigate, which means if users need to upload articles on a regular basis, they can do so with ease. There is also an integrated media manager available, enabling users to add images and videos effortlessly.

BORN hosting

We don’t just design and develop Joomla websites, we also provide Joomla hosting services for any scale of business. We will install and manage your website on your behalf, so you can focus on what’s important to you – your business.

Joomla training

Whether you need a full overview on how to use Joomla or you simply need to brush up on your skills, we can provide one-to-one or group training for all your Joomla needs. Call us on 0844 579 3967 or email info@bornthinking.co.uk to find out more.

DRUPAL

Building highly functional websites with Drupal

At BORN we specialise in developing custom-built websites using open-source platforms, providing the simplicity and high functionality needed to meet your business requirements. With this in mind, we understand that some of you may wish for additional bespoke features, such as extensive API support, to extend the functionality of your site.

This is where we can provide you with a number of options to facilitate your needs and develop a web solution that is truly unique to your business. Our web development team will talk you through your options and recommend the appropriate platform available to you.

Drupal web development from BORN

One of the platform options available is Drupal – an open-source content management system intended for large-scale websites. The Drupal framework enables our developers to extend your site by adding bespoke functions to ensure its scalability, whilst adhering to strict SEO policies.

A clean and simple content management system, Drupal will enable you to easily manage the content on your website, including blog posts, videos, images and articles. Our web development team also uses the Drupal framework to bring you these additional benefits:

Customised themes

Drupal themes are used to change the visual aspect of your site and are an important part of the web development process. With so many devices available on the market today, it’s vital that your website displays your content correctly, regardless of the device used.

Whether it’s a fully bespoke HTML5 layout you’re after, or you simply need your site to display correctly on the wide range of smartphones, tablets and other devices available, we are able to integrate our experience and knowledge with your requirements and build this into our designs.

Extendable functionality with Drupal modules

Straight out of the box, Drupal provides you with a basic foundation on which to build your website. However, the larger your business, the higher the chance you’ll need additional functionality for your site. That’s where Drupal  comes into play.

Our web developers combine their coding knowledge and expertise to write custom modules that will extend the basic functionality of the core Drupal platform.

Cross-platform compatibility

Combining the Drupal framework with a theme that displays your website content correctly on any device will ensure you reach as wide an audience as possible. Add to the mix that Drupal is compatible with any operating system, such as Windows, Mac and Android, and you are better placed to reach your entire target market.

Cross-browser functionality

Before we make any website live, our web developers test it to make sure the functionality works across all major browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox and Chrome, giving you peace of mind that your website will display correctly at all times.

Future-proof technology

At BORN we regularly install the latest Drupal updates to make certain your website is running on the most up-to-date platform. Maintaining Drupal in this way helps us to ensure your website is attuned to the newest devices as well as protected from current security threats.

Multiple user levels

Drupal is a multiple-user system, giving you the ability to control which visitors have access to certain areas of your site. This is ideal if you have a ‘members only’ section as you can specify where on your site visitors must log in to view that particular area. If you’d like to know more about the multi-user options available to you, have a chat with us about how we can set up your site to meet your requirements.

Web hosting

In addition to developing your Drupal site, we also offer a hosting service, which means we can get on with all the technical bits and pieces, leaving you to concentrate on your business.

Get in touch today

If you’re looking for a web development team specialising in Drupal, give us a call today on 0844 579 3967 and we will be happy to discuss your requirements.

WORDPRESS

Beautiful design capabilities with WordPress

While WordPress isn’t suitable for every application, it is an ideal solution for brochure websites. There are now thousands of customisable themes available which allow a fully responsive design to be created without having to compromise to the graceful degradation one would usually expect.

At BORN we are great advocates of the WordPress approach, especially where basic functionality is required without an eCommerce aspect to the site. To find out more about how BORN could help with your WordPress based CMS requirements, please contact us today and we will be pleased to give you some advice and provide a quotation.

There is huge amount of debate about the value of using open-source content management systems compared to custom-built CMS solutions.