Services

Whether you are a technophobe, technogeek, or somewhere in between, I can help you with:

  • Finding the right technology for your research, collaboration, and teaching goals
  • Custom one-on-one and small group training
  • Web site conceptual design and design management

Drupal services

Drupal is an open source, web-based content management system (CMS). Based on PHP and a SQL database (such as MySQL), Drupal can create powerful, dynamic web sites, yet without content editors or contributors needing to know SQL, PHP, or even HTML. Once a Drupal site is installed and appropriately customized, if someone can use a word processor and online banking, they could add or edit site content.

Knowledge of PHP, SQL, and HTML is not necessary to install and develop Drupal sites (although knowing CSS is handy if you want to further customize the visual appearance). However, there are some quirks and sometimes a steep learning curve for Drupal webmasters and site developers.

The Drupal related services I offer include:

  • Custom training (one-on-one and small groups), including:
    • Installation and configuration
    • Installation and use of specific contributed modules
    • Version upgrades
    • Backup and restoration
  • Conceptual design, in collaboration with the client
  • Design management, including implementation of the site plan either with labor the client provides (staff member, student worker) or by my assistants
  • Troubleshooting existing Drupal sites
  • Technical advising

Drupal sites I've worked on