Talking Drupal
465 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsTalking Drupal is a weekly chat about web design and development by a group a guys with one thing in common, we love Drupal. With hosts Stephen Cross, John Picozzi and Nic Laflin.
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Talking Drupal #165 - What's hot with Jason?
April 02, 2018 11:37 - 51 minutes - 58.6 MBIn episode 165 we re-unite with former co-host Jason Pamental to talk about front end development. www.talkingdrupal.com/165 Agenda CSS Grid Variable Fonts Firefox Dev Tools CSS Custom Properties & Calculations Resources Rachel Andrew’s Jen Simmons’ Layout Land YouTube channel Microsoft Variable Font Demo Site Axis-Praxis.org V-Fonts My Codepen Demos Variable Font and Future of Web Design Presentation Typography demo Lea Verou - talk on CSS variables Mozilla g...
Talking Drupal #164- Email Services
March 26, 2018 16:00 - 50 minutes - 62.8 MBIn the episode we discuss using third party email services for outbound transactional emails. www.talkingdrupal.com/164 Agenda Drupal PSA Drupal as bad as Sharepoint? Types of outbound e-mail Email Services Mandril SendGrid Resources PSA-2018-001 Developer Survey Results 2018 Why is Drupal now the second most hated platform behind SharePoint? Transactional Email: The 7 Best Services to Send 1000s of Emails Daily Mandril SendGrid Hosts Stephen Cr...
Talking Drupal #163 - Layout Builder First Impressions
March 19, 2018 02:37 - 43 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this episode we share our first impressions of Drupal 8.5 experimental module Layout Builder. www.talkingdrupal.com/163 Topics Experimental module Lacking good documentation and examples to get you started Installation Requires Layout Discovery All or nothing Layout scope - Content type or Node Observations and issues Replacement of Panels? Resources - https://dri.es/an-update-on-the-layout-initiative-for-drupal-8-4-8-5 Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com ...
Talking Drupal #162 - Pm Tools
March 14, 2018 03:35 - 47 minutes - 66 MBIn episode #162 we talk about Project Management tools we use. www.talkingdrupal.com/162 Topics News Drupal 8.5 released Drush sanitize issue Types of PM tools Basecamp Jira Redmine Rally Trello Asana HipChat Slack Notebook (yes) OmniFocus Email Timetracking Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicx
Talking Drupal #161 HTTPS
March 06, 2018 01:40 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn episode #161 we talk about HTTPS! www.talkingdrupa.com/161 Topics Upcoming Events NERD Summit March 17 & 18 - Western MA DrupalCon Session Announced - John Presenting on Lingotek Patching Core Composer Patches HTTPS What is https and why does it exist Recent histry with HTTPS Securing your webste with HTTPS Forcing HTTPS HSTS Modules Secure Pages HSTS Resources Nerd Summit DrupalCon Nashville Composer Patches Blog - A Secure web is here to stay Googl...
Talking Drupal #160 - Config Split
February 27, 2018 04:03 - 46 minutes - 60.8 MBIn episode #160 we discuss the Config Split module. www.talkingdrupal.com/160 Topics Dries post January 2 “More blogging and less social media†- www.dri.ex Config Management Initiative - https://groups.drupal.org/build-systems-change-management/cmi Configuration Split = https://www.drupal.org/project/config_split Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Nic Laflin - www.nLighteneddevelopment.com @nicxvan
Talking Drupal #159 - Helpful Modules
February 12, 2018 02:22 - 23 minutes - 10.4 MBIn episode #159 we discuss a baker's dozen of helpful modules. www.talkingdrupal.com/159 TOPICS: Flippy - Version: 7. Created pager to move Next/Prev through nodes Simplify Menu Version: 8. Allows for easier manipulation of menus in twig templates. Coffee Version: 7/8. Helps navigate the admin faster Content LockVersion: 7/8. Prevent two users from editing same content, prevent user from navigating away from content edit by mistake Shield Version: 7/8. Places an easily configur...
Talkiing Drupal #158 - Local Development with Docker
February 05, 2018 17:00 - 49 minutes - 17.1 MBIn episode #158 we discuss using Docker for local Drupal Development. www.talkingdrupal.com/158 TOPICS: Call for DrupalCon Sessions Extended Drupal 8.5 out March 7th What is Docker Contaniers Docker and Vagrant Getting Started with Docker Use Cases RESOURCES: Drupal Con Sessions Drupal 8.5 What is Docker What is a Container Nic's NEDCamp Docker Presentation "Docker and Drupal" The docker Book HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephe...
Talking Drupal #157 Welcome 2018
January 15, 2018 23:56 - 42 minutes - 19.5 MBStephen, John and Nic are back in 2018. In episode #157, we reflect on 2017 and look forward to 2018 www.talkingdrupal.com/157 Show Topics Welcome Back Talking Drupal break in 2017 Drupal Highlights from 2017 Drupal 8 Momentum Drupal 8.3 Drupal 8.4 Big Pipe Composer Drupal Commerce 2.0 Config Split Whitehouse.gov Meltdown and Spectre Drupal 2018 Linux Desktop for a daily driver DrupalCon - Will Stephen and Nic attend Wearables - Apple Watch New England Dr...
Talking Drupal #156 - Commerce 2.0
September 21, 2017 05:15 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBIn Episode #156 we talk with Matt Glaman about the release of Commerce 2.0. www.TalkingDrupal.com/156 Show Topics Commerce 2.0 Announcement How does Commerce Guys help develop / maintain Commerce Difference between Drupal 7 version and Commerce 2.0 What’s new Commerce 2.0 Is there an upgrade path? Contributed modules What is missing in Drupal 8? Any website running live on Commerce 2.0? Recommendation on how to get started Case against other commerce platforms? Resour...
Talking Drupal #155 - Drupal 8 WebForm
September 13, 2017 19:58 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBIn episode #155 we talk about Drupal 8 Webforms with the creator Jacob Rockowitz. www.TalkingDrupa.com/155 Show Topics with Jacob Rockowitz YAML Form module Extend Form API Fields API is not used for Webform Webform 5.x is D8 Webform There is a migration path Major changes from D7 to D8 Jacob’s strategy What’s next How to contribute Resources Wow!!! vs. Aha...The Webform Module's User Experience - http://www.jrockowitz.com/blog/ui Webform 8.x-5.x: Where Do We Come F...
Talking Drupal #154- Hierarchical Taxonomy
August 30, 2017 16:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/154 Show Topics What is taxonomy - “the classification of something” Use Cases Hierarchical Taxonomy uses Implementation Modules Hierarchical Select (7) - https://www.drupal.org/project/hierarchical_select Simple hierarchical select (7 and 8) - https://www.drupal.org/project/shs Client-side hierarchical select (7 and 8) - https://www.drupal.org/project/shs Module of the Week Mailchimp - Module of the Week https://www.drupal.org/project/mailchimp ...
Talking Drupal #153 - Getting Started with Configuration Management
August 10, 2017 02:50 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBTalkingDrupal.com/153 Show Topics What is Configuration Management Drupal 7 Approach - Features Drupal 8 Approach - Core Steps to using CM UI and Command Line Tips Modules Recreate Block Content Features Configuration Split Resources Workflow using the Drupal UI Workflow using Drush Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi
Talking Drupal #151 - Drupal as an API
August 09, 2017 12:47 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MBTalkingDrupal.com/151 In episode #151, we talking about using Drupal as an API Show Topics What is an API (Application Programming Interface) Why create an API? How to create one (High Level) Security Documentation Routing Testing an api Caching Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi
Talking Drupal #152 - OTC #5
August 02, 2017 16:00 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBTalkingDrupal.com/152 In episode #152, we return after a few weeks off. In Off The Cuff #5 we talk about Drupal things are on our minds. Tip drush fu --version-increment Show Topics General updates - what we are working on Drupal GovCon Webform Continuous Integration and Drupal Automatic Updates Resources drush fu Drupal GovCon Webform Drupal 8 - Drupal GovCon Automatic Drupal Updates using Visual Regression & Continuous Integration Module of the Week CKEditor iF...
Talking Drupal #150 - Drupal GovCon
June 22, 2017 02:31 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/150 In Episode #150 we talk with the organizers of Drupal GovCon. Learn why this Drupal Camp is called “GovCon”. Show Topics July 31 - August 2, Bethesda, MD Not a Government focussed conference Camp size and attendees Sessions Beyond the Sessions History of GovCon Organizing a camp Resources www.drupalgovcon.org Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.c...
Talking Drupal #149 - Typogrify Module with Jason Pamental
June 07, 2017 16:00 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/149 In episode #149 with Jason Pamental about the Typogrify module. Show Topics What is Typogrify? What does the Drupal module do? Who is this module for? Feature review Life as a module maintainer Resources Typogrify Module Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan John Picozzi - www.oomphinc.com @johnpicozzi Guest Jason Pamental - www.isovera.com @jpamental
Talking Drupal #148 - System Settings
May 31, 2017 16:42 - 33 minutes - 46 MBwww.talkingdrupa.com/148 In episode #148 we talk Drupal system settings and how you can use them. Show Topics What are system settings? Use cases Using systems settings in Drupal 7 and Drupal 8 Resources D7 system settings form Change record for variable set get del Config Object D8 How to upgrade D7 variables to D8's state system Module of the Week Neutral Paths A module for multi-language web sites, allowing users to access content in languages other than the ...
Talking Drupal #147 Applying Patches
May 24, 2017 20:35 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/147 In episode #146 we talked about applying code patches to your Drupal modules. Show Topics What is a patch How are patches used with Drupal Discovering patches Contributed and homegrown Implementing patches Composer Patch command Git Apply Patch Folder Upgrading after a patch Contributing your patches Resources Composer Patches Drupal Apply Patches\ Previous episode #104 - Feature Debate Module of the Week Features - The features m...
Talking Drupal #146 - Drupal Camp Videos
May 17, 2017 16:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/146 In episode #146 we talk with Kevin Thull about Drupal Camps and Video recording sessions. Show Topics What is Kevin providing Why is Kevin doing this What does it cost Requirements for the camp Value of having video at Drupal Camp What tools and software being used? Resources Midcamp 2017 Florida Drupal Camp 2017 Food Truck 50 Module of the Week Free Linking This project implements a filter framework for easier creation of HTML links to...
Talking Drupal #145 - What’s in the logs
May 10, 2017 16:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBhttp://www.talkingdrupal.com/145 In episode #145 we talk about log files. Exciting? No. But you should be getting comfortable with them. Logs are your friend. Show Topics Why log files are important When to review logs Types of log files Watchdog Dev vs Production Modules and tools to help Resources DrupalCon Videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpeDXSh4nHjRbDdwHEBRHItfnjrJ8kEDK D8 Logger - https://api.drupal.org/api/drupal/core!lib!Drupal.php/function/Drupal%3...
Talking Drupal #144 - Redirects
May 03, 2017 04:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/144 In episode #144 we talk about redirects, what are they, why are they important and how to implement them. Show Topics What is a redirect Most common needs for a redirect Redirects and SEO Why are redirects important Redirect Strategies Modules and tools Modules Redirect Module Global Redirect Resources Stephen’s iTerm2 configuration Module of the Week Menu Link Attributes This module allows you to add attributes to your menu links. D7...
Talking Drupal #143 - Content Ordering
April 26, 2017 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/143 In episode #143 we talking about ordering content in Drupal, primarily using contributed modules. Show Topics Creating a custom order for a view and why Module to look at Other options Modules Draggable Views Weight Node Order Node Queue Module of the Week Redirect Module Manage redirects for pages, manually and automatically. Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross Nic Laflin - www.nLightened.net @nicxvan
Talking Drupal #142 Pushing the Design Limits with Paragraphs
April 20, 2017 16:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBwww.TalkingDrupal.com/142 In episode #142 we talk with J. Hogue about his upcoming presentation at Drupal Con Baltimore. We discuss the use of Atomic Design and Paragraphs to build the new Blue Cross Blue Shield website (www.bcbs.com) Show Topics Overview of the BCBS project Role of Paragraphs Atomic Design Paragraphs and Atomic Design Drupal Con Modules Paragraphs Module of the Week Honey Pot Honeypot uses both the honeypot and timestamp methods of deterring spam bots ...
Talking Drupal #141 - Working with MySQL
March 29, 2017 16:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/141 Talking Drupal #141 - Working with MySQL In episode #141, we talk about getting comfortable with MySQL. Show Topics In episode #141, we talk about getting comfortable with MySQL. Get familiar with the Drupal database Why a SQL view is helpful The command line Modules that will help Tools Drush import/export drush sql-dump > \~/db.sql drush sql-drop drush sql-cli < \~/db.sql Modules Backup and Migrate Resources Mysql Workbench Sequel...
Talking Drupal #140 - Getting Started with Composer
March 21, 2017 16:00 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBwww.TalkingDrupal.com/140 Talking Drupal #140 - Getting Started with Composer In episode #140 We walk about using composer. Show Topics What is composer When to use composer What about drush? Composer and hosting providers Getting started Module of the Week Group Module - https://www.drupal.org/project/group The Group module allows you to create arbitrary collections of your content and users on your site and grant access control permissions on those collections Out of ...
Talking Drupal #139 Using an IDE
March 15, 2017 20:40 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBTalking Drupal #139 Using an IDE In episode #139 we discuss the benefits of using an IDE for development. Show Topics Do you use an IDE? Why use an IDE? Features XDebug IDE Variations Module of the Week Custom Search This module alters the default search box in many ways. If you need to have options available like in advanced search, but directly in the search box, this module is for you. Hosts Stephen Cross - www.ParallaxInfoTech.com @stephencross John Picozzi - www....
Talking Drupal #138 Translation
March 08, 2017 19:58 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBIn episode #138 we talking about Translation in Drupal Tip of the Week Composer OR drush, not both for dependency management Drupal-Composer Drupal Project Show Topics Translation - what’s new in Drupal 8 What you can do ‘out of the box’ Tips for planning translation Human vs Machine translation Translation with LingoTek Module of the Week Views Data Export This module is designed to provide a way to export large amounts of data from views. It provides a display plugin tha...
Talking Drupal #137 - Metatag with Damien McKenna
March 01, 2017 17:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBTalking Drupal #135 Meta Tag with Damien McKenna In episode #137 we discuss the Meta Tag Module with Damien McKenna Show Topics Guest: Damien McKenna - Damien McKenna - In the Drupal community since 2007, Community Lead at Mediacurrent. What are Meta Tags? Why are Meta Tags important What is the Metatag module? Challenges as the maintainer Resources Module page - https://www.drupal.org/project/metatag Issue queue - https://www.drupal.org/project/issues/metatag Tags Supp...
Talking Drupal 135 - Tool Tips
January 04, 2017 15:20 - 52 minutes - 72 MBwww.talkingdrupal.com/135
Talking Drupal #134 - Highly Available Drupal
December 24, 2016 19:50 - 1 hour - 94 MBIn Episode #134 we talk about Highly Available websites with Drupal. Show Notes Defining what we mean by high availability and defining availability with a customer. High availability scenarios - “Today Show Affect” Traffic patterns and history, understanding your customers needs and schedules How to determine if a customer needs high availability Implementing high availability - single points of failure, components of HA and overview of strategies How to learn more about HA web...
Talking Drupal #133 - Debugging
November 30, 2016 17:00 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBIn episode 133 we talk about something that everyone does when building and supporting websites, debugging. Show Notes Can you determine where the issue originates from? Is it front end, backup, css, or a module. RIR Strategy - Reproduce, Isolate and Resolve. Reproduce Gather pertinent information to help resolve a bug quicker Train your customer and provide a bug report form to help them provide you the best information. When trying to reproduce an issue, make sure your develo...
Talking Drupal #132 - Drupal Licensing and GPL
November 09, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBRecorded the day after the US Presidential Election, John , Nick and I were a bit tired after watching election results throughout the night, but energized for a discussion with Kevin Reynen about Drupal Licensing. A recent community ‘conversation’ between WordPress and Wix sparked our interest to talk about the GPL. If you are making money on Open Source software, you should pay attention to licensing. Watch or listen Show Notes What is the Drupal Licensing Working Group? Everyth...
Talking Drupal #131 - Third Party APIs
October 26, 2016 16:00 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBIn episode #131 we talk about interfacing your Drupal website with third party APIs. Listen or Watch Tips of the Week Nic - sign up for Talking Drupal’s new Newsletter to receive bonus material at www.talkingdrupal.com John - Consider upgrading your Mac before buying a new one. A Memory upgrade and/or solid state drive can make an old machine new again. Stephen - Look for local meet ups. It’s a great place to learn and make new Drupal friends. Show Notes What is an API? A contra...
Talking Drupal #130 - Special: Brian Charlson
October 18, 2016 05:51 - 1 hour - 98.8 MBIn this special episode we share the New England Drupal Camp keynote speech from Brian Charlson. Brian shares the struggles of a blind person using a good website and bad website. Brian Charlson is a national authority on assistive technology for persons who are blind or visually impaired. Brian has worked at the Carroll Center for the Blind as both a classroom instructor and as the Director of Technology over the last 30 years. Blind himself, he has dedicated his career to ensuring t...
Talking Drupal #128 - Login Security
September 28, 2016 16:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn episode #128 we talk about options for securing Drupal logins. TOPICS: What do we mean by Login Security? Modules Password Strength Password Policies Two Factor Authentication Flood Control HTTPS Spam accounts Reset password Drush RESOURCES: Password Policy - https://www.drupal.org/project/password_policy Password Strength - https://www.drupal.org/project/password_strength Flood Control - https://www.drupal.org/project/flood_control Login Security - https://...
Talking Drupal #127 - Local Development with Vagrant
September 14, 2016 16:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn episode #127 we talk with Ben Doherty about setting up a local development environment with Vagrant. TOPICS: What is Vagrant Why would you consider using it? What are the benefits of vagrant vs *AMP Difference between Docker and Vagrant How do you install Vagrant Common Vagrant Commands How do you get a local environment setup When using GIT/IDE locally, where does the code sit? How does it work? More advanced uses/configuration Resources RESOURCES: Vagrant Boxes Se...
Talking Drupal #126 - New England Drupal Camp
September 01, 2016 16:00 - 45 minutes - 62.5 MBIn episode #126 we discuss the planning for the New England Drupal Camp 2016. TOPICS: NEDCamp Third Year Scheduling around other camps / Drupalcon Moving location Team Training Day Focus/Theme - Accessibility Where’s next year's camp going to be? MODULE OF THE WEEK: IMCE for FileField www.drupal.org/project/imce_filefield IMCE for FileField allows users to select files from IMCE File Browser. It supports FTP uploaded files by automatically registering them as IMCE files ...
Talking Drupal #125 - Analytics
August 05, 2016 16:00 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBTOPICS: How you can use analytics What analytics are needed Capturing analytics Core Statistics module Custom development Google Analytics / Google Tag Manager Other tools Other Analytics Tools/Modules MODULES: Statistics Counter - https://www.drupal.org/project/statistics_counter Google Analytics - https://www.drupal.org/project/google_analytics Google Tag Manger - https://www.drupal.org/project/google_tag RESOURCES: New Relic https://newrelic.com/ Loggly https://www....
Talking Drupal #124 - OTC#4
July 20, 2016 19:47 - 1 hour - 85 MBTOPICS: Drupal 8 learning curve Composer - The new way to manage modules Git workflows Update hooks / deleting modules MODULE OF THE WEEK: Node Edit Protection www.drupal.org/project/node_edit_protection A very simple JavaScript based protection that will alert a user if they are navigating away from a modified Node Edit form without saving. It uses a standard JavaScript confirm dialog that allows the user to either continue what they were doing, or cancel the move allowing them...
Talking Drupal #123 - Paragraphs
June 29, 2016 20:41 - 45 minutes - 62.1 MBIn episode #123 we take about the red hot module, Paragraphs. www.talkingdrupal.com/123 TOPICS: What is Paragraphs Why use it? Features Use Cases Supporting Modules MODULES: Paragraphs - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs Paragraphs Pack - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs_pack Classy Paragraphs - https://www.drupal.org/project/classy_paragraphs Paragraph Defaults - https://www.drupal.org/project/paragraphs_defaults Paragraphs ID - https://www.drupal.org/...
Talking Drupal #122 - Taxonomy or Entity Reference
June 15, 2016 19:17 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIn episode #122 we talk about using Taxonomy or Entity References TOPICS: Definition of Taxonomy Scenario/Use cases Considerations MODULES: Taxonomy Access Control https://www.drupal.org/project/taxonomy_access Taxonomy Access Fix https://www.drupal.org/project/taxonomy_access_fix MODULE OF THE WEEK: IMCE Mkdir www.drupal.org/project/imce_mkdir IMCE Mkdir allows users to create and delete sub-directories under directories assigned by IMCE. HOSTS: Stephen Cross - www.Para...
Talking Drupal #121 - Changing of the Guard
June 01, 2016 16:00 - 55 minutes - 76.7 MBIn episode #121 we talk with Holly Ross and Megan Sanicki. Megan is replacing Holly as the Executive of the Drupal Association. www.talkingdrupal.com TOPICS: DA mission - what is the mission of the Drupal Association What next - for Holly? Holly's time with the DA Megan's vision for the DA Goals for the next 12 months RESOURCES: https://assoc.drupal.org/blog/holly.ross.drupal/hello-world-goodbye-drup... https://assoc.drupal.org/blog/megansanicki/ready-serve http://buytaert....
Talking Drupal #120 - DrupalCon NA
May 19, 2016 16:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBIn episode #121 we hear about Drupal Con NA from John's perspective. www.talkingdrupal.com TOPICS: Driesnote Drupal 8 Update Market Perspective Survey Initiatives MODULE OF THE WEEK: Better Formats www.drupal.org/project/better_formats 8.x & 7.x (needs more testing for a stable release) Set allowed text formats per field. Set default order of text formats per field. Hide format tips per role. Hide more format tips link per role. Hide format selection per role per ...
Talking Drupal #119 - Drupal 8 Performance and Caching
May 05, 2016 02:46 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIn episode #119 we talk about changes in Drupal 8 that are related to performance and caching. www.talkingdrupal.com/119 TOPICS: Drupal 7 Caching Drupal 8 - Cache Tags Drupal 8 - Dynamic Page Cache External Cache Setup - Varnish Big Pipe MODULES: Generic Http Purger - https://www.drupal.org/project/purge_purger_http Purge - https://www.drupal.org/project/purge MODULE OF THE WEEK: iFrame www.drupal.org/project/iframe A custom field, which lets you add a complete iframe t...
Talking Drupal #118 - Improving SEO
April 20, 2016 19:28 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBIn episode #118, we talk with Dan Shure (@dan_shure) about SEO. TOPICS: What is SEO What is an SEO Consultant When to go to an SEO Consultant Organic vs Pay Managing customer questions Snake oil SEO Tools to get started Most common mistakes SEO Tips Recommended resource to people to learn RESOURCES: Screaming Frog SEO Spider - https://www.screamingfrog.co.uk/seo-spider/ Open Site Explorer - https://moz.com/researchtools/ose/ Ahrefs - https://ahrefs.com/ Majestic - https://m...
Talking Drupal #117 - Solr
April 20, 2016 16:17 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBIn episode #117 we talk about using Solr for search on a Drupal website. www.talkingdrupal.com/117 TOPICS: Core search What is Solr How does Solr work Benefits of using Solr Features of Solr MODULES: Search API - https://www.drupal.org/project/search_api Search API Solr Search - https://www.drupal.org/project/search_api_solr Search Pages - https://www.drupal.org/node/1255226 Custom Search - https://www.drupal.org/project/custom_search Facet API - https://www.drupal.org/project/...
Talking Drupal #116 - Deploying Drupal
March 23, 2016 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBIn episode #116 we discuss automating the deployment process with Rob Aubin. TOPICS: Deployment process Dev - Staging - Traing - Production Using GIT Strategy for deployment Why automation Automation risks Jenkins and other tools RESOURCES: http://deploybot.com https://jenkins-ci.org/ https://www.tunnelbear.com https://events.drupal.org/losangeles2015/sessions/how-jenkins-can-work-w... MODULE OF THE WEEK: Smart IP www.drupal.org/project/smart_ip Smart IP identify visitor's geogra...
Talking Drupal #115 - Drupal AMP
March 09, 2016 17:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIn episode #115 we talk about Google's AMP (Accelerated Module Pages) and implementation in Drupal with Matthew Tift. http://www.talkingdrupal.com/115 Topic What is AMP? Technical Implementation Show should care about AMP? Drupal AMP Module Resources AMPing with Drupal - https://amphtml.wordpress.com/2016/03/02/amping-up-drupal/ https://assoc.drupal.org/vote2016 https://assoc.drupal.org/drupal-association-board-elections https://www.drupal.org/project/amptheme https://www.lullabot...
TalkingDrupal #114 - Text Messaging Integration (Twilio)
February 24, 2016 17:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn episode #114, we talk about integrating text messaging into your website. www.talkingdrupal.com/114 Topics Use cases for Text Messages What is Twilio? Other Drupal SMS solutions Modules Twilio - https://www.drupal.org/project/twilio Viop - https://www.drupal.org/project/voipdrupal Module of the Week Redirect Module - https://www.drupal.org/project/redirect https://www.drupal.org/project/redirect Common API for loading, saving, and deleting redirects. Case-insensitive redirect ...