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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 2d

📄 Better WYSIWYG in Drupal? CKEditor makes it happen.

Acquia’s spotlight shows how real-time editing and MS Word imports streamline content workflows.

More at Acquia TV.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4mWXGr2
##Drupal #CKEditor #ContentWorkflow #WYSIWYG

Acquia Highlights How CKEditor Simplifies Content Workflows in Drupal

Acquia’s latest customer spotlight highlights how CKEditor, Drupal’s core WYSIWYG editor, reduces copy-paste errors, preserves Word formatting, and enables real-time collaboration for faster publishing. Featuring insights from Mrina Sugosh, Lead Deve...

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 2d

🌍 Translating your Drupal site?

Specbee’s Justin K. Johnson compares native AI tools with Lingotek, Phrase, and APIs.

Balance control, cost, and scale in your multilingual workflow.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4n2a2xX
##Drupal #Multilingual #TranslationWorkflow #DrupalAI

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 2d

🎓 A joyful web experience, powered by Drupal.

Smith College + Four Kitchens migrated 30K+ pages to a single, accessible, multisite #Drupal10 platform.

Live previews, editor trust, and 100% a11y scores—this is what transformation looks like.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nKMRte

#HigherEd #WebDesign

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 2d

📣 What’s ahead at #DrupalCon Vienna?

100+ sessions, a keynote on Drupal’s AI integration, and community-driven insights into how the event is built.

TDT spoke to organizers for the full scoop.

🔗 https://bit.ly/48YXXq3
##DrupalCon #AIinDrupal #OpenWeb #DrupalCommunity

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 2d

Michael Anello introduces DrupalEasy Show & Tell, a YouTube series offering live, hands-on Drupal demos. Early episodes feature experts like Darren Oh and Martin Anderson-Clutz. Watch and learn something practical each week: https://bit.ly/48pip39
##Drupal #DrupalEasy #OpenSource #WebDevelopment

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 2d

🛡️ Want to stop spam on your Drupal forms?

Nadiia Nykolaichuk of @imagexmedia.bsky.social shares a complete guide to CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA tools.

Includes Composer steps, config tips, and module options like hCaptcha + Turnstile.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4nIXuN9
##Drupal #SpamProtection

How to Protect Drupal Forms from Spam with CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA

CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA are essential tools in the fight against spam bots on Drupal sites. In this detailed guide, Nadiia Nykolaichuk explains how these technologies work, what sets them apart, and how to configure the top Drupal modules to safeguard ...

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

Mario Hernandez explains how to keep image captions aligned with their images using modern CSS.

With inline-size: fit-content and contain: inline-size, captions stay neat without layout hacks.
🔗 https://bit.ly/42xr4gg

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

Learn how to build a custom Hero component in Drupal 11’s Canvas using Single Directory Components.

George Bonnici’s step-by-step guide shows how developers can create reusable, responsive pieces for fast visual editing.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4mSK5kF

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

⚙️ Learn to set up DDEV @ddev.bsky.social on Linux in 10 minutes with maintainer Randy Fay.

Install Docker, configure HTTPS, run a live Drupal 11 site & debug with PhpStorm — fast and reliable.

🎥 Watch now →
🔗 https://bit.ly/4q3oyIG

Set Up DDEV on Linux in 10 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide by Randy Fay

In a concise video tutorial, Randy Fay demonstrates how to install and configure a complete DDEV development environment on Linux from scratch. The walkthrough includes Docker setup, DDEV installation, HTTPS configuration, project launch, and step de...

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

🎥 Drupaladas 10: Learn to record events with OBS!

This Friday at 6 p.m. CEST, Óscar Novás will guide Spanish-speaking Drupalistas through OBS basics and automation tricks.

Join via Slack—no sign-up needed.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4q3UY5P
##Drupal #OBSStudio #DrupalCommunity #SpanishDrupal

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

🥃 Centarro rebuilt Whisky Auctioneer’s global marketplace on Drupal 11, delivering a faster, scalable auction experience for rare spirits collectors worldwide.

Now supporting multi-brand operations, compliance, and Salesforce integration.
🔗 https://bit.ly/46Uox0Y

Centarro Rebuilds Rare Spirits Marketplace on Drupal 11 for Global Scale

Whisky Auctioneer turned to Centarro for a full Drupal 11 migration and architecture overhaul. The result is a fast, resilient, and regulation-ready platform powering global auctions, bottle storage, and multi-brand commerce across whisky, rum, and w...

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

🇮🇳 Join the Drupal Ahmedabad Meetup on Oct 11, 10 AM IST at cmsMinds!

Talks by Jitesh Khatwani on Mautic & Ujval Shah on Drupal for Agencies — plus networking and community discussion.

📍 Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad

🔗 https://bit.ly/43b51vU

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

🎥 Join Drupaladas #10 on Oct 10 @ 6 p.m. CEST!

Learn how to record Drupal events using OBS with Óscar Novás — scenes, audio, and automation made simple.

💬 Live on the #drupal-es Slack, no signup needed.

https://bit.ly/4q7vdBQ

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

📊 See Daniil Borysenko from 1xINTERNET share how unified GTM + GA4 makes analytics scalable across 50+ Drupal multisites.

📅 Oct 15 | 🕓 16:15–17:00 | DrupalCon Vienna 2025

https://bit.ly/4q7vdBQ

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

At #DrupalConVienna, artemdmitriiev from @1xinternet.bsky.social will demo the Field Widget Actions module — adding handy action buttons right next to content fields.
Think renaming images or triggering workflows without leaving the form!

📅 Oct 15 | 🕒 15:00–15:45

🔗 https://bit.ly/4q7vdBQ

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

🚀 Semantic Search for Drupal takes a leap forward!

Kevin Quillen just released Alpha7 of the Solr Dense Vector module — adding plugin-based ranking, flexible model configs, and AI embedding integration.

Smarter, natural-language search is coming to #Drupal 🔍

🔗 https://bit.ly/4q1WOnD

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

💬 AI meets self-awareness in open source.
At @pnwdrupalsummit.bsky.social , @ambermatz.bsky.social will share how reflection, emotional resilience & AI experimentation can strengthen our #Drupal community.
🗓️ Oct 18–19 | 🏡 McMenamins Edgefield, Oregon

🔗 https://bit.ly/3IESE4x

Amber Matz to Explore AI and Emotional Resilience at Upcoming PNW Drupal Summit

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 3d

🤖 Want to bring #AI into your #Drupal projects?

Join the hands-on workshop at #DrupalConVienna, led by @1xinternet.bsky.social & Dropsolid!

Learn to install Drupal AI, build custom agents, and explore RAG—all in 90 minutes.

📅 Oct 15 | 10:30–12:15 | Session Room 2.43

🔗 https://bit.ly/4gZLqEJ

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

🔐 Trust is the new currency online.

Reading Room explains why #Drupal leads in digital trust—with open-source transparency, GDPR compliance, and a dedicated security team.

For public, nonprofit & regulated sectors, it’s the platform built for accountability.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nIDtGI

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

💡 Why does Drunic build with #Drupal + #NextJS + enterprise cloud?
Because scalable, secure, and high-performing sites start with the right foundation.
They host on Pantheon & Platform.sh to ensure uptime and speed for every client.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4nQY0J9 ##Drupal #NextJS

Why Drunic Uses Drupal, Next.js, and Enterprise Cloud for Scalable Web Solutions

Drunic explains their choice of Drupal as the foundation for secure, scalable websites—paired with Next.js, Bootstrap, and cloud platforms Pantheon and Platform.sh. Their stack powers custom, high-performance digital experiences for clients in hospit...

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

⚠️ Hit a WSOD after logging into your #Drupal site?

A fix is here—uninstall Captcha, Image Captcha, and Spam Master, then clear cache.

✅ Tested on Drupal 9–11 by @iBuildPH.

Guide → https://bit.ly/4ha2pEE
##Drupal #WSOD #Fix #Captcha

Fixing the Drupal Login WSOD Caused by Captcha and Spam Modules

When logging in to a Drupal 9 site after module updates, a blank white screen may signal a module conflict. iBuild.PH shows how disabling Captcha, Image Captcha, and Spam Master, clearing caches, and optionally truncating the flood table resolved the...

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The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

🛠️ In the digital era, regular website maintenance isn’t optional—it’s essential.

DrupalFit now offers automated audits covering performance, SEO, accessibility, and security, giving site owners a clear picture of digital health.

🔗 https://bit.ly/42tl2xg

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

🧩 The new ProseMirror module has landed in #Drupal — built for structured JSON editing and headless publishing.

No more HTML-bound content: this editor stores data as typed JSON for API-first workflows.

Maintained by Thiemo Müller & sponsored by Content Sync.

🔗 https://bit.ly/42ylI4p

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

💬 Adaptive has integrated Interact AI with AX+, bringing conversational tools to #Drupal editors—no coding required.

Add chat icons, dual-purpose buttons, or inline prompts straight from the page builder.

Explore → https://bit.ly/4q1OPHj

##Drupal #AI #NoCode #Adaptive #AXPlus

Adaptive Integrates Interact AI with AX+ to Simplify Conversational Features in Drupal

The Drop Times @thedroptimes.bsky.social · 4d

✨ New release: Typography Filter 2.0.0 brings fine-grained control & developer API integration to #Drupal.

Pick exactly which typographic rules apply—or call it via service for automatic cleanup.

Powered by JoliTypo & compatible with Drupal 10/11.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4pWlHkV
##WebTypography

Typography Filter 2.0.0 Brings Granular Control and Developer Integration to Drupal