Industry: Online Education & eLearning
Meet Distance Learning Company
Distance Learning Company is a leading provider of online education programs designed to simplify learning for diverse audiences across multiple states. Their portfolio includes defensive driving courses, notary classes, traffic school programs, and driver education, all delivered through intuitive digital platforms.
Location
United States
Since
1997
Market
Nationwide, serving multiple U.S. states.
Our Goals
Distance Learning Company partnered with us to achieve the following objectives:
01
Migrate five Drupal 7 websites to a secure, future-ready Drupal 9 platform.
02
Retain multisite architecture while enhancing existing features and functionalities.
03
Redesign the user interface and experience (UI/UX) for a modern, intuitive experience.
04
Ensure continued security and compliance by addressing end-of-life risks.
05
Build a scalable and flexible platform for future upgrades and integrations.
The Challenge
Distance Learning Company ran multiple educational sites on outdated Drupal 7, facing security, scalability, and usability challenges. With Drupal 7 end-of-life nearing, migration was critical to ensure compliance and stability.
Outdated Platform
All five websites were built on Drupal 7, which lacked modern capabilities and long-term support.
Security Concerns
End-of-life for Drupal 7 meant no future updates or patches, leaving the sites vulnerable to security breaches.
Complex Multisite Management
Managing multiple state-specific websites through a dated multisite setup was inefficient and prone to errors.
UI/UX Limitations
The existing design lacked modern responsiveness and usability standards, leading to poor user experience and engagement.
AWS Hosting Challenges
Though hosted on AWS, the old architecture wasn’t optimized for performance or easy scalability.
Our Approach
Our Drupal experts executed a complete migration and redesign, delivering a robust, future-ready multisite solution that enhanced security, UI/UX, and operational efficiency.
Technology Stack
Drupal 9
Latest CMS platform with multisite capability
AWS Hosting
Scalable and secure cloud infrastructure
Responsive Design
Optimized for all devices and screen sizes
Security Updates
Built with the latest modules for maximum protection
Complete Migration
Seamlessly migrated five websites from Drupal 7 to Drupal 9 without disrupting existing workflows.
Multisite Setup
Configured Drupal multisite to manage state-specific websites under a unified architecture.
Enhanced UI/UX
Redesigned interfaces for improved usability and modern, intuitive navigation.
Security & Compliance
Implemented robust security measures to eliminate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance beyond Drupal 7 end-of-life.
Streamlined Backend
Simplified content and webform management for faster updates and operational efficiency.
Future-Ready Architecture
Built a scalable platform to support future integrations and feature expansions.
Business Impact
The migration and redesign significantly improved security, performance, and operational efficiency across all Distance Learning Company websites.
100% Security Compliance Achieved
All sites now comply with modern security standards, eliminating vulnerabilities from outdated Drupal 7 modules.
40% Improved Site Management Efficiency
Centralized multisite management streamlined workflows, reducing content updates and form customization time by 40%.
30% Faster Load Times
Optimized Drupal 9 architecture and AWS hosting improved page speed by 30%, delivering a smoother user experience.
Enhanced UI/UX
Modern, mobile-first design improved engagement and reduced bounce rates across all sites.
Future-Ready Platform
Scalable Drupal 9 foundation supports upcoming enhancements and third-party integrations.
Simplified Maintenance
Improved backend workflows allow internal teams to manage multiple sites with greater ease.
Operational Continuity
Upgraded platform ensured uninterrupted business operations while mitigating end-of-life risks.
Research Design Development
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Ready for the Future
By migrating to Drupal 9, Distance Learning Company now operates on a modern, secure, and scalable platform that enhances user experience across all five websites. The solution ensures simplified content management, improved performance, and a design that meets today’s standards, while laying a strong foundation for future upgrades and integrations.
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