Hey, Drupal community!
We’re kicking off a new series of updates to keep you in the loop about what we’ve been working on at Metadrop. As a specialized Drupal consulting company, we’re constantly building, improving, and contributing to the ecosystem. Here’s a recap of our latest developments over the past month, including new modules, key improvements, and contributions that might be useful for your projects.
Let’s dive in!
New Drupal modules
We’ve been busy releasing new modules to extend Drupal’s capabilities. Check them out:
- Google Cloud Storage Backup – A robust solution for backing up your Drupal site directly to Google Cloud Storage. Essential for reliable off-site backups.
- Kiosk Navigation – Enables kiosk-like navigation for Drupal sites, perfect for interactive displays and touchscreens.
- QR Code Formatter – Allows links to be displayed as QR codes, making it easier to share content on mobile devices.
Entity Mesh – A new way to visualize entity relationships and navigation within Drupal, offering more control in content modeling.
Enttiy Mesh screenshot.
If any of these modules can help your project, try them and let us know what you think!
Module improvements & enhancements
Beyond new releases, we’ve also worked on improving existing modules:
- AEMET Weather – A module that displays weather information from Spanish locations using data from AEMET, the Spanish Meteorological Agency. We launched a 2.x branch compatible with Drupal 11!
- VLSuite – Enhanced permissions for more granular access control.
- Artisan – Component refinements and better compatibility with VLSuite.
- XRAY Audit – Now provides revision reports and database insights, helping developers debug and optimize their sites more efficiently.
Redirect module patch – We contributed a new patch to allow adding redirections when a node is deleted, making node deletion process more reliable.
Client project highlights: key features & improvements
This month, we focused on enhancing performance, security, user experience, and integrations across multiple client Drupal projects.
Performance & infrastructure enhancement
We optimized search performance, reducing load times and improving relevance for large datasets. This was done by improving Solr search indexing and query response times, delivering faster and more accurate search results. Several client sites were upgraded to PHP 8.3 and Drupal 10.4, ensuring better compatibility, security, and performance. To enhance content delivery speed and server efficiency, we optimized caching strategies and reverse proxy configurations.
Security & compliance updates
We applied critical security updates across multiple projects to prevent vulnerabilities and strengthen authentication mechanisms. Security headers were adjusted to align with best practices and mitigate potential attacks. Additionally, we resolved SSL certificate issues to ensure secure website connections, providing users with a safer browsing experience.
User experience & accessibility improvements
This month, we implemented several accessibility enhancements, including keyboard navigability, contrast improvements, and dark mode support, making sites more inclusive and compliant with WCAG standards. We also fixed responsive design issues to ensure a seamless user experience across different devices. On the SEO side, we improved structured data configurations, optimizing how content appears in search results and resolving indexing issues that affected visibility.
Animation of a keyboard navigation example. Content management & automation
We enhanced content moderation workflows, allowing editors to manage approvals more efficiently with improved permissions and review processes. To streamline media handling, we automated image and video processing, ensuring consistent display and reducing manual work for content teams. Additionally, we integrated Google Tag Manager and Analytics, providing better visitor insights and tracking capabilities to help clients measure performance more effectively.
Third-Party integrations & API enhancements
Salesforce data synchronization was improved, ensuring real-time updates between Drupal and CRM systems. In e-commerce projects, we enhanced error handling during the checkout process, making it easier for customers to understand and resolve issues, ultimately leading to a better purchasing experience.
What this means for our clients
At Metadrop, we believe in open-source collaboration and building tools that make Drupal more powerful and easier to use. Whether you need better backup solutions, navigation tools, or debugging utilities, we constantly work to enhance Drupal’s ecosystem.
These updates translate into faster, more secure, and more user-friendly websites, ensuring a seamless experience for both administrators and visitors.
If you’re looking to optimize your Drupal site, enhance security, or implement new features, we’re here to help!
Stay tuned for more updates soon!
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