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20 modern visually appealing Drupal themes

WordPress is the most famous and used content management system (CMS) and its position seems that won’t be endangered in the immediate future. The great advantage of WordPress is its universality and the fact that people accustomed to it. In fact, there are many other CMS that are as simple and user-friendly as WordPress is, but people don’t care about them. As long as a theme and some plugins may transform a basic WordPress website into any kind of projects, the lack of interest for other CMSs is normal.
Drupal is one of the best CMS, but only approximately 2.1% from the total of online presences are build using this solution. It’s very subjective to express a decent opinion if this percentage is small of big. It will be great to have your opinion about, so feel free to use the comment form to let us know your thoughts about Drupal.
The Drupal community is very active and in the last time the endeavors of the Drupal developers are more obvious. The latest themes created are really wonderful and we already exhibited here some of the most beautiful ones. The Drupal theme creators developed amazing themes from the latest post published here and it’s time to offer you a new set of amazing themes. Check them, enjoy and use these in the eventuality that you are interested in purchasing a Drupal theme.

Spring

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Spring a Drupal theme that is suitable for portfolio projects. It’s retina ready and responsive, based on Bootstrap 3, the user may choose from 5 different homepages and he/she has unlimited options to customize the theme. One of the most attracting aspects of this theme are the social media buttons- big, bolded and well-designed.

Nevermind

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Nevermind is a great Drupal theme that may be used for a large variety of projects. It is very modern, the cleanliness, the cool and readable typography and the dynamic page transitions being some of the features that contribute to the modern look of the template. The user may choose a boxed or a wide layout and there are many other options to tailor the theme according to the needs.

Bedford

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Retro is always cool and Bedfort is a great example to sustain this idea. This Drupal theme is very simple, but at the same time, very complete. It is aimed for portfolios or blogs, but its destination must be in accordance with the retro design. Despite its retro aspect, Bedfort is responsive and retina ready, so it may be enjoyed no matter the device used.

Shoot

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If you want a complex Drupal theme, then Shoot is really a solution. It comes with 20 different versions so there is nothing more to add…practically, it’s impossible not to be satisfied by at least a single version.

Mukam

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Mukam is another brilliant theme and its features speak for themselves: fully responsive, retina ready, 8 different headers, 8 top sections, 20 sliders, various animation effects and Google maps and video integration.

Cleanse

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Cleanse is a pure flat Drupal theme that is suitable for portfolios. Beside the beauty of flat design, this theme was added here due to the nice colors and due to the smart use of white space.

Real Estast

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This theme is perfect for real estate projects. The white background let the user fully focus on the images and contributes to express luxury and quality. The forms of the advanced filter convinced me that this theme is designed by a skilled team.

Flat Metro

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Metro is another design approach much debated these days. Flat Metro is a Drupal theme that is Metro inspired, it’s extremely simple, but paradoxically, it’s multipurpose. Obviously, it may be fully customized so there is no worry that your website may look alike others.

Progressive

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Progressive is a very complex Drupal theme that contains more than 200 items. It has all the webpages for any kind of projects, including 404 webpage. What impressed me is that there isn’t just a single version of 404 webpage…the template has three solutions.

Stilo

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If you are searching for a Drupal theme suitable for a modern portfolio, then Stilo is for you. It’s simple and elegant, the generous white space let the viewer enjoy the items showcased and the nice sliding and page transitions create a very modern atmosphere.

Minima

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It’s normal to add it in this list a theme that is minimalist. No matter the trends, a minimalist website would be always highly appreciated. Now, it’s the case of Minima- a minimalistic theme that offers many customization options.

Flatize

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Flatize is an e-commerce Drupal theme that almost sure will satisfy even the most demanding tastes. There is nothing to distract the viewers, but at the same time, the website is complete. Obviously, it may be easily customized and it has even a blog section.

Beige

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Beige is another modern theme that is multipurpose. It’s built on Bootstrap framework, but you shouldn’t be afraid that there would be other websites looking alike to it because the developers of it really tried all their best. Beige would captivate anyone attention due to the slide effects and due to the bold buttons.

MDST

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MDST is a very original Drupal theme that will amaze everyone with the unconventional menu. The submenus are situated at the extremities of the layout…how many websites did you visit having such a menu? Another original idea is the use of horizontal scrolling…definitely, the theme is developed taking into account the mobile users.

PSDN

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The ones that need a colorful and joyful online presence should visit PSDN, a great Drupal theme. It’s one of the purest flat constructions, so you have all the reason to check it and eventually to buy it!

Wunderkind

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This theme is in opposition with the previous one from the color perspective. Wunderkind is a one page website that is based on a mostly black and white combination. The theme contains 4 different homepages, 15 premade color skins, Font Awesome icons, extensive documentation and many other features that can’t be ignored.

Montage

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Montage is a special theme because it brings a new type of layout into the market. I strongly recommend visiting this theme, the words are powerless in these cases. The alignment is totally new and the dynamic effects are cool; I may bet that none will become bored with such an online presence.

Elos

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Elos is a Drupal theme that is a living example of what means good design, talent, and respect for clients. The theme is multipurpose, it has webpages for any kind of projects and all are beautifully designed.

Simpleflex

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This theme is suitable for portfolios and it’s specially created for a great mobile experience. It’s distinguishable due to the bold and big typography and the large sections of pure colors; of course, it’s flat inspired.

Fullscreen

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Fullscreen is a theme designed for showcasing photos and I think that is one of the best themes for photographers.
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Best Drupal Plugins for 2013

Drupal is a content management system that allows web designers to construct websites at a much lower cost. A web designer can setup Drupal so that the webmaster can easily add and remove content. Drupal also comes with an assortment of plugins that allow for designers to extend the functionality of the website. Over the years, a team of web designers have developed a large number of high-quality plugins. Below are the ten best Drupal plugins of 2013.

Palette

Palette

Palette is by far the most useful plugin released for Drupal 7. Users can now install themes and easily edit and change the colors by using Base Color Sets and a Color Picker. While editing the page, webmasters can view the live preview. This extension allows for theme developers to examine the effects that different colors have on the overall user experience. Palette works with almost all Drupal themes. It has four StarterKits to help users begin development quickly. Once the Palette has been installed, designers can test the Palette with four sample base themes. Designers also have base color sets that can be used to start making their own color palettes.

Facebook Traffic Driver

Facebook Traffic Driver

Most webmasters are aware of the power that Facebook can have for the success of the website. However, it can sometimes be difficult to manage how Facebook interacts with the Drupal website. The Facebook Traffic Driver provides users with real-time stats. The Facebook Traffic Driver can also place a cookie on the user’s browser that forces the user to like the page before accessing the content. Those webmasters who do not want the pop-up to remain on the page can use a timer that causes the pop-up to disappear after a specific time period. This script allows for webmasters to force users to like a page and increase the page’s exposure through Facebook.

Facebook likes have a variety of benefits for websites. A high number of likes can indicate that there is a strong affinity for the website and can help build credibility. Users that like a Facebook page are more likely to be engaged and will regularly consume content. Likes are also recorded by Facebook’s advertising program.

Drupal Email Newsletter Module

Drupal Email Newsletter Module

A newsletter is an effective marketing tool that allows for webmasters to continually reach out to customers. Not only can the newsletter provide users with important information related to the website, but the newsletter can also provide users with a reminder that the website exists. Managing a newsletter can be difficult without the assistance of the Drupal Email Newsletter Module. This is a simplified newsletter system that allows for the webmaster to import users through a CSV spreadsheet type file. Users can easily subscribe to the newsletter through a sidebar that is always visible.

One of the advantages of the Drupal Email Newsletter Module is that the plugin tracks the email bounce rate. Bounced emails are essentially emails that are not delivered. Email link tracking records whether a user clicks a particular link. Doing so allows for email marketers to determine whether their current marketing techniques are effective. Creating the newsletter is easy because this module uses a WYSIWYG editor. Essentially, what the webmaster sees is exactly what will be displayed to the end user.

Creating newsletters through the Drupal Email Newsletter Module can save users significant time because newsletters can easily be created using templates. Webmasters have full access to the source code and are able to create their own templates with sufficient knowledge of HTML.

MegaMenu Drupal Module

MegaMenu Drupal Module

Mega Menu Drupal allows users to create CSS Mega Menus without the need for any other programming language. These are menus located at the top of the page that drop down and provide visitors with a list of selections. This feature is based on the CSS3 Mega Menu Item. This feature is fully integrated with the menu system that comes with Drupal. Users will need minimal knowledge of html.

This plugin allows the use of two MegaMenu Themes: dark and light. There are also 9 colors to choose from. The range of available colors makes it much easier for a webmaster to integrate the MegaMenu into the webpage.

Mega Menu Drupal is highly compatible with all the major browsers including IE, Firefox, Safari, Opera and Chrome. Browser compatibility is crucial as fewer users browse the web with IE.

Views Hierarchical Taxonomy Filter

Views Hierarchical Taxonomy Filter

The Views Hierarchical Taxonomy Filter allows users to extend views while optionally using hierarchical taxonomy select in a capacity of the exposed filter. This makes it easier to organize content on the website. As a result, the Views can have a filter that allows for selecting taxonomy terms of a specified vocabulary consecutively. The selection considers terms hierarchy before using AJAX for set of “select” fields where the value of each next relies on the value of the previous. It can be used alongside other taxonomy filters that are used for other vocabulary. This feature can also be used to help users save content.

Drupal Ubercart Australia Post Module

Drupal Ubercart Australia Post Module

Ideal for tapping into Australian markets and is also ideal for Australian Drupal users. The Drupal Ubercart Australia Post Module adds shipping calculations for domestic and international Australian shipments. The plugin lets ecommerce merchants choose which countries to allow postage to. Handling fees can be placed on top of the Australia post fee. Customers can find out how much postage will cost by entering their postal codes. Customers can add multiple products to a shopping cart and the combined totals will be calculated.

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

By default, Drupal has no elegant way of displaying a large number of photos. The Photo Gallery is ideal for websites in which photos play a major role. Doing so requires a plugin such as Photo Gallery. Photo Gallery is designed to seamlessly integrate into Drupal themes. It is designed with user-friendliness in mind to allow for photos to be organized and edited with ease. Photo Gallery is currently compatible with Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera and Safari.

Epic Image Zoom

Epic Image Zoom

For those who hate code, epic zoom is an ideal way to incorporate magnification into a Drupal website. This plugin can be integrated into any layout and float setup. Part of the reason why epic image zoom is so compatible is due to the three positioning functions that allow for the plugin to be integrated with complex layouts. The magnification level is fully configurable based on your preferences. The plugin also has built-in image preloading that allows for immediate magnified images.

Creative Feedback Form with Voting System

Creative Feedback Form with Voting System

Webmasters depend on regular feedback to determine what changes they should make to their websites. However, not all comments are created equally and poorly thought-out or unfair comments may not get the seal of approval from other users. The Creative Feedback Form with Voting System uses forms that can be rated by a user. The form comes with several color styles allowing for the webmaster to customize the form based on the design of the website. The script that creates the feedback form is lightweight, allowing for webmasters to avoid creating websites that not only take a long time to load, but are also not indexed well by major search engines. The form is also highly intuitive and user-friendly.

VisualSearch Views Exposed Filter

VisualSearch Views Exposed Filter

Many users of major search engines are familiar with the autocomplete function that creates a drop-down that lists suggestions. This functionality is now available for Drupal websites. When users type a small string of text, a drop-down list appears that allows users to select a string of text from a list. This feature saves the user time and also helps with difficult-to-spell words. Another advantage of visual search is that many users may not be familiar with the search terms that will generate relevant search results for the particular website. For example, users searching a plugin download website many not be familiar with the names of specific plugins that are available. The visual search will show these plugins in the drop-down.

The VisualSearch Views Exposed Filter takes very little time to integrate and only requires that the webmaster set Views filters as exposed

20 of the newest Drupal themes for 2012

Drupal is a platform that gives any business enterprise portal the ease of creating and maintaining their content management system. This complicated platform has become more user-friendly with the arrival of Drupal 7 version. Once you configure this software, you need to choose a template before you can get your website up and running. The choice of theme and layout is very important because customers form their first and lasting impression in the first few seconds of viewing your website.

best drupal themes of 2012While Drupal Themes are relatively new, the list is increasing by the day. There are several options currently available, each having its merits and uses. These themes do away with the hard work of building a corporate or community website and allow you to focus on content and core business. In many cases, the Drupal theme developers incorporate user requests, wherever possible, based on feedback. A good theme will be as beautiful to look at as it is enjoyable to set up and efficient to use. The themes available free of charge are quite attractive, while the premium templates are simply mind-blowing in appearance and functionality. Here is a good look at the distinctive features of 20 of the newest Drupal themes for 2012. Continue reading 20 of the newest Drupal themes for 2012

Top 20 best Drupal themes in 2012

best drupal themes of 2012Drupal is one of the more popular free open source content management systems on the market today. Simple and flexible by design, Drupal is a versatile, scalable, and well-documented tool that can power any website of any size. If you are seeking the best Drupal themes for you own website, you are in good company. More than two percent of the world’s websites currently use Drupal from small personal blogs to large corporate websites. Even some government websites such as whitehouse.gov use Drupal.

More of a framework instead of an content management system, Drupal is a robust and extensible CMS solution that can run on nearly any computing environment without requiring programming skills to setup or operate. The entire system is designed specifically for webmasters and developers of any skill level and it shows. Drupal offers a rather large array of features such as built-in SEO and social media tools, lots of pre-built plugins and modules, and friendly clean URLs.
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