Build a website with Drupal

A website can be built using Drupal, this website is built using Drupal. Drupal is free software that offers:-

  • Online shopping
  • Message Boards
  • Blogging
  • Photo and Video galleries
  • File sharing
  • And much more

To try out Drupal you can visit the demo site below. It has a basic install of Drupal. The website resets itself every two hours, wiping any changes made, so feel free to test things out

Demo Main Page #1: Main Page
Demo Admin Page #1: Admin Page
Admin Username: admin
Admin Password: demo123

Many webhosts have an option to install Drupal on signup. Webhosting can be done on a home computer, for free, or for as little as $10NZD a month. For non technical users, paid hosting would be the best option. Generally as the price goes up the quality of service goes up.

To get more out of Drupal download some free modules. Modules provide extra features like a shopping cart, or an online music player. Use the file manager from your account on your webhosts site to upload the modules to a folder called /var/www/html/sites/all/modules.

To change the look of Drupal download some extra themes. Install themes in /var/www/html/sites/all/themes.