Industry: Non-Profit & Cultural Heritage
Meet the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM)
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is the state’s oldest cultural organization, dedicated to preserving and promoting Michigan’s rich heritage. Their website serves as a central hub for educational programs, memberships, and events, reaching educators, historians, and the public.
Location
Michigan, USA
Since
1828
Market
Statewide
Our Goals
HSM partnered with us to achieve these key objectives:
01
Upgrade from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10 for enhanced security and long-term support.
02
Improve user experience with intuitive navigation and modern design.
03
Streamline editorial workflows for faster content updates and easier publishing.
04
Enhance event and enrollment features for greater engagement.
05
Build a secure, scalable platform for future innovations and integrations.
The Challenge
HSM’s existing Drupal 9 website struggled with performance limitations, inefficient workflows, and user experience challenges that impacted engagement and content delivery.
Outdated Experience
Navigation and UI lacked modern design standards, creating friction for users.
Workflow Inefficiencies
Editorial teams faced slow content publishing due to limited tools and structure.
Security Concerns
Drupal 9 nearing end-of-life required migration to ensure compliance and trust.
Engagement Gaps
Event discovery and enrollment processes were cumbersome for end users.
Scalability Limitations
The site lacked flexibility to accommodate future growth and integrations.
Our Approach
We executed a full redesign and migration to Drupal 10, optimizing usability, security, and performance while streamlining backend processes.
Technology Stack
Drupal 10
Latest CMS platform with advanced editorial features
AWS Hosting
Reliable, scalable cloud infrastructure
Responsive Design
Optimized for all devices
Security Enhancements
Reinforced data protection measures
Complete Migration
Upgraded site from Drupal 9 to Drupal 10, ensuring compliance and modern features.
Enhanced UI/UX
Redesigned navigation and layouts for an intuitive user journey.
Streamlined Workflows
Built efficient editorial tools, including CKEditor and custom content types.
Feature-Rich Development
Added accordion UI elements, optimized program pages, and revamped enrollment flow.
Improved Event Management
Delivered redesigned calendar and event pages for better engagement.
Security Reinforcement
Implemented advanced protection for user data and platform integrity.
Business Impact
The redesigned Drupal 10 platform improved operational efficiency, user experience, and scalability for HSM.
100% Security & Compliance
Eliminated risks by moving to a supported and secure Drupal version.
45% Editorial Efficiency Boost
Faster publishing and simplified content workflows.
30% Higher Event Engagement
Improved enrollment experience drove greater participation.
Enhanced User Experience
Modern design improved navigation, reducing friction for visitors.
Future-Ready Platform
Built a scalable foundation to support new features and integrations.
Research Design Development
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Ready for the Future
By upgrading to Drupal 10, HSM now delivers a faster, more secure, and more engaging experience for members and the public. The solution ensures scalability, editorial agility, and long-term digital sustainability. Still on an older Drupal version? Let us help you modernize with a seamless migration to Drupal 10.
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