Drupal Development with WebEnabled.com
When it comes to rapid Drupal development, WebEnabled isn't kidding. True to its tagline “instant development”, WE (short for WebEnabled) puts collaborative web-development to the next level.
Before we talk about Drupal stuff, let's take a short look at their service specs:
CLICK: Screenshot of featured/supported platforms
CLICK: Screenshot of service plans (pricing)
Is WebEnabled right for you?
- If you are new to Drupal: Yes, BUT BE RESPONSIBLE in knowing & learning the platform especially the how-to's of operating it (enabling modules, themes, best practices. Don't expect them (WE) to do the dirty work for you – that's just plain menacing.
- Expert Drupal developers: Absolutely. Do we really have to argue about this? You're reading this because you feel that WebEnabled is good for you, right?
- Designers / Skinners / Themers: Hell yeah. If you're a designer getting frustrated with technical server stuff then you'll discover WebEnabled with a breath of fresh air. The site-cloning functionality make it easy to create a new instance of a website. You won't need to arm-wrestle with the site-builders anymore. No more time-consuming db-dumps, funky command lines and bitter coffee breaks YAY!
- Start-up owners: Without hesitation. As a business person, you are aware that server plans, collaboration tools, development time is all about one thing: COSTS. Compute those separate monthly bills and you'll end up wondering why you got in this industry in the first place. SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE and consider investing in this kind of service. You might even end up making your developers happy in the process.
Why (or how) is WebEnabled perfect for Drupal development?
Here are keywords that might give you better clues:
- Essential Drupal webdev tools: phpMyAdmin, ftp/sftp/ssh access, pre-configured php5… whatever php essential you need, they have it. Of course you always have the choice to roll-out your own.
- Server performance: WebEnabled is tailor-fit for Drupal site deployments and will be able to handle server requirements better than your typical webhost (caching, server security, server-load optimization)
- DRUSH: If you're a Drupalist who seek pleasure in the form of command-line tools then look no further. Drush is pre-installed in every new WE Drupal site you create.
- Push-to-server: Deploy your WE site to your webhost of choice. While it's beta at the moment, it sure is a neat feat!
- Code Control: Addicted to SVN ? Then jump right in.
- Team effort: Add people to your WE team project with ease.
- BACKUP: their back-up feature is a great way to stay worry-free.
- Test / Stage / Live: WebEnabled recognizes that different deployment phases are involved in developing your website. With the clone and push-to-server feature, it's a sure win.
- MARKETPLACE: Struggling with work? WE has a place for your website projects that deserve your buyer's attention. If you're into brand-site development [like me!], showcase your web ideas. A sale is definitely worth it.
- Live Support: they provide live support for the needy [you know… those who can't manage on their own :P]
Ring any bells? I might be missing a couple of points but trust me… these keywords are heavy.
Well, don't just read and listen to a nerd like me. Try out WebEnabled.com's service see if it fits your development style.
If you have any concerns, don't forget to comment away or contact the friendly folks at WebEnabled.
Watch out for my videocasts on Drupal + WebEnabled on the ff. topics:
- creating new Drupal / Pressflow sites with WebEnabled
- learning Drush the easy way thru WE
- Highly recommended modules for Drupal beginners
- quickly develop Drupal themes using Adaptivetheme/Fusion + Skinr and a bunch of other easy-to-use tools
Attention Drupalists in the Philippines: meetup alert! Tropical Summer is in. Stay tuned…
