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Drupal is a powerful and very flexible content management system, but with that it can be complex and at times very frustrating. However, Drupal arguably has the largest community of users and is willing to help with nearly any issue that you may run into.
Below are links to various resources that I personally use that have been invaluable in my learning and understanding on how Drupal works and how to just get things done.
Drupal Official Documentation
The Drupal official documentation is very detailed and should be bookmarked by every Drupal content manager, developer and site administrator. Below is a subset of the documentation that I find myself revisiting frequently.
Blogs
The Drupal official blog is regularly updated with news and information about the latest releases, new features, and Drupal events and security advisories as well as other topics related to Drupal.
Web Omelette blog run by Daniel Sipos, Drupal developer and author of the book Drupal 10 Module Development. I frequently visit this blog to see what new Drupal nuggets Daniel has to share with the community.
Lullabot was instrumental in my early education with Drupal 7 and continues to be insightful, not only on the topic of Drupal, but other web technologies as well.
Community News
Backdrop CMS Previews Layout Paragraphs for Enhanced Content Editing Flexibility
Backdrop CMS is developing Layout Paragraphs, a new feature designed to enhance layout flexibility for content editors using the Paragraphs module. Introduced by Laryn Kragt Bakker at a recent user group meeting, the initiative builds on Backdrop’s Layout API and aims to balance usability with structure.
DrupalCon Chicago 2026 Urges Registration Ahead of Holiday Break
DrupalCon Chicago 2026 organizers are encouraging community members to register ahead of the holiday break. Planning early helps secure participation, align professional goals, and ensure a smoother experience at the flagship open-source event scheduled for next year.
Ottawa Drupal Meetup to Celebrate Drupal’s 25th Anniversary on January 15
The Ottawa Drupal community will gather on January 15, 2026, to celebrate 25 years of Drupal. Hosted by Salman J., the event will reflect on the platform’s journey and contributions to open-source innovation. The meetup will take place from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST at Richcraft Recreation Complex – Kanata.
Hosting Providers
Hostinger is a great hosting platform for both Drupal with advanced features that are easy to use. I personally use this hosting for Drupal Odyssey and the included features have allowed me to do everything that I wanted quickly and easily.
Pantheon has enterprise-grade hosting for any size Drupal website needs. I work with several clients that use this platform and it's by far my most recommended hosting if your budget allows.
Acquia has enterprise-grade hosting that helps you deliver powerful digital experiences with a host of different products and services. I also use this platform for various client sites.
