Industry: News & Media
Meet Northside Sun
Northside Sun is a trusted hyper-local news outlet serving its community through a mix of print and digital media. It provides residents with timely news, features, and events, ensuring strong community engagement and an informed readership.
Location
United States
Since
1967
Market
Local and regional communities
Our Goals
Northside Sun partnered with us to achieve these objectives:
01
Migrate from Drupal 6 to Drupal 10 for enhanced security, stability, and scalability.
02
Redesign the site for a modern, mobile-friendly user experience.
03
Streamline editorial workflows to accelerate content publishing.
04
Implement efficient event and subscription management tools.
05
Build a flexible, future-ready platform for feature expansions and integrations.
The Challenge
Northside Sun faced growing digital hurdles with its outdated Drupal 6 platform, which impacted security, usability, and operational efficiency.
Outdated Platform
A deprecated Drupal 6 CMS created severe security and performance vulnerabilities.
Poor UI/UX
The old design lacked responsiveness and user-friendly navigation, hurting engagement.
Content Management Bottlenecks
Slow, manual editorial workflows limited publishing efficiency.
Subscription & Event Management Gaps
No centralized tools for managing subscriptions or events.
Migration & Scalability
Migrating legacy data and enabling future growth needed expert handling.
Our Approach
Our Drupal experts delivered a full redesign and migration to Drupal 10, creating a platform that combines security, usability, and scalability.
Technology Stack
Drupal 10
Latest CMS platform with advanced capabilities
AWS Hosting
Scalable, secure cloud infrastructure
Responsive Design
Optimized for mobile and desktop
Enhanced Security
Compliant with modern standards
Complete Migration
Seamless migration from Drupal 6 to Drupal 10 with zero data loss.
Modern UI/UX
Redesigned for intuitive navigation and mobile-first experience.
Advanced Editorial Tools
Implemented workflows that cut publishing time by 60%.
Subscription & Event Features
Integrated dynamic calendars and streamlined subscription management.
Custom Admin Dashboard
Simplified backend for managing publications, events, and subscribers.
Performance Optimization
Optimized backend and frontend for faster load times and improved SEO.
Business Impact
Our solution delivered measurable results that strengthened Northside Sun’s digital presence and operational efficiency.
40% Increase in User Engagement
Modern UI/UX reduced bounce rates and boosted engagement.
50% Faster Load Times
Optimized architecture and hosting improved site speed and SEO rankings.
100% Data Integrity
Preserved all historical content and user data during migration.
Faster Editorial Turnaround
Advanced workflows improved publishing speed and team productivity.
Growth in Subscription Engagement
Enhanced workflows drove higher newsletter signups and renewals.
Future-Ready Platform
Built a scalable architecture to support feature expansions and long-term growth.
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Ready for the Future
By migrating to Drupal 10, Northside Sun runs on a modern, secure, scalable platform that enhances user experience and operational efficiency. With improved performance, simplified workflows, and a future-proof foundation, the publication is set to grow and innovate.
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