Joomla & Drupal Development

Joomla 3, 4, 5. Drupal 7, 9, 10.
Legacy to current. We cover both.

Two mature CMS platforms with vast installed bases and complex upgrade paths. We build custom components, modules, plugins, and custom Drupal modules — and we rescue legacy Joomla/Drupal sites that are stuck on outdated versions with broken upgrade paths.

Joomla 3.x / 4.x / 5.x Drupal 7 / 9 / 10 Custom Components Custom Modules Version Upgrades Legacy Rescue
15+
Years on Joomla
Both
Platforms Mastered
D7→D10
Migrations Done
Two Platforms

Joomla and Drupal — both at
engineering depth

Different architectures, different strengths, different complexity types. We know both well enough to engineer on them, rescue them, and upgrade them.

Joomla — Versions 3, 4 & 5

Joomla Development & Rescue

Joomla's MVC component architecture, plugin/module system, template overrides, and ACL framework reward deep knowledge. We build custom components and rescue Joomla 3.x sites that need upgrading or have been broken by extension conflicts.

  • Custom component development (Joomla MVC)
  • Plugin and module development for all extension types
  • Joomla 3.x to 4.x / 5.x upgrade engineering
  • Extension conflict diagnosis and resolution
  • Template and override system customization
Drupal — Versions 7, 9 & 10

Drupal Development & Migration

Drupal's hook system, entity API, Views, and module architecture make it one of the most powerful but complex CMS platforms. We build custom modules, migrate legacy Drupal 7 installations, and engineer complex content architectures.

  • Custom module development (Drupal hooks & entity API)
  • Drupal 7 to Drupal 9/10 migration planning and execution
  • Views and Panels customization beyond UI capabilities
  • Custom content types, field types, and entity bundles
  • Headless Drupal with JSON:API or custom REST endpoints
Core Capabilities

What we engineer across
Joomla and Drupal

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Custom Component & Module Development

Full custom Joomla components with admin/site MVC, or Drupal modules following hooks and entity API. Built natively, not with page builders.

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Version Upgrade Engineering

Joomla 3→4→5 or Drupal 7→10 — these are not simple upgrades. They require code audits, custom extension compatibility work, and data migration. We do it properly.

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API & Third-Party Integrations

CRM integrations, payment gateways, external APIs wired into Joomla or Drupal — using the platform's native extension architecture.

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Access Control & Membership

Joomla ACL extensions, Drupal role-based access, content gating, subscription-based access — complex permission systems beyond what the admin UI provides.

Performance Optimization

Joomla cache configuration, Drupal render cache, Views query optimization, database tuning for high-traffic Joomla and Drupal installations.

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Legacy Rescue & Stabilization

Joomla 2.5 or Drupal 6/7 installations that are broken, hacked, or stuck. We stabilize, secure, and plan realistic upgrade paths.

Case Studies

Legacy Joomla and Drupal projects
nobody else would take.

Client Pain PointJoomla 3 site completely broken after J4 attempt
We tried to upgrade our Joomla 3.10 site to Joomla 4 ourselves. It's now completely broken — white screen on frontend, admin panel inaccessible, and we have 14 custom extensions we paid $40K to develop over 6 years. Every Joomla developer we contacted said to start fresh.

The Problem

  • Failed J3→J4 migration leaving site in broken state
  • 14 custom extensions all incompatible with J4 architecture
  • Database in inconsistent state between J3 and J4 schemas
  • Admin panel completely inaccessible

What We Did

  • Restored site to stable J3 state from partial migration state
  • Audited all 14 custom extensions for J4 compatibility
  • Rewrote 9 extensions to J4 architecture over 8 weeks
  • Executed clean J3→J4 migration with zero data loss
Client Pain PointDrupal 7 end-of-life, can't migrate
Our government portal runs on Drupal 7 with 6 years of custom modules. Drupal 7 reached end-of-life and we're getting security warnings daily. Migration quotes are $300K+. Our IT budget is $60K. We have 6 months before our compliance deadline.

The Problem

  • Drupal 7 EOL with active security vulnerabilities mounting
  • 22 custom modules with no D10-compatible equivalents
  • Complex workflow system with no D10 alternative
  • $300K+ migration quotes vs $60K budget

What We Did

  • Prioritized security patches on D7 to buy time safely
  • Migrated critical content and users to D10 in phases
  • Rebuilt 14 essential custom modules natively in D10
  • Full migration completed within budget and compliance deadline

Joomla or Drupal project
that needs real expertise?

Legacy versions, broken upgrades, complex custom modules — we've seen it all on both platforms.

No sales pitch. Honest assessment. Clear roadmap.