All About DesignBuilder™: The Drupal-Powered Solution for Creating High-Converting Web Pages

Let’s talk about Drupal!

It is one of the most loved CMS platforms after WordPress, and for good reasons—its versatility, speed, and robust security features make it a favourite. 

Did you know that some of the world’s top organisations, like NASA, TESLA, UNICEF, and the University of Melbourne, trust Drupal to power their websites? It’s a go-to choice for those who need a reliable and flexible platform!

These global players have enough resources, team of developers and funds to create an extravaganza website using the best features of Drupal. But what if you are a non-developer and wish to create your web page per your choice and under your budgetary constraints? 

That’s exactly what Enterprise Monkey’s Drupal DesignBuilder^TM offers!

DesignBuilder^TM is the smart solution based on Drupal with which you can craft a fully functional, visually appealing, and conversion-optimised web pages for your website (or precisely the whole website) without delving into lengths of code.

In this blog, we will learn how this innovative website builder technology works and why it is a powerful solution for building web pages quickly and efficiently.

What is DesignBuilder^TM?

Web pages are crucial for capturing user attention and driving conversions. Traditionally, creating an effective web page required extensive developer input and custom coding, taking up a lot of time, money, and dependency even for the slightest changes. 

However, Enterprise monkey offers a game-changing solution: DesignBuilder^TM. 

DesignBuilder^TM is a web building tool based on Drupal CMS, designed to allow marketers, website administrators to easily create web pages without needing technical skills. 

This innovative tool is designed by Enterprise Monkey, based on Drupal’s robust web building platform. With the intention to provide ease and simplicity,  DesignBuilder^TM allows you to create a web page for yourself by selecting each section and adding your content and images. 

This means, by utilising a pick-and-drop interface, DesignBuilder^TM offers a seamless experience where users can select from pre-designed sections and arrange them into a cohesive page structure, or create an entirely new website per their choice of colours, images and aesthetics. 

This approach makes it a practical solution for anyone needing a professional website quickly and without the need for custom development.

Key features of DesignBuilder^TM

DesignBuilder^TM uses innovative and advanced technologies to design and develop the web pages without any hassle. Let us learn about the key features this tool offers to its users:

• Pre-designed templates and sections

DesignBuilder^TM provides a collection of customisable templates and modular sections. You can mix and match these elements, giving you the freedom to adapt each section according to the needs of your brand while ensuring a uniform style across your website pages.

• WCAG-Compliant Accessibility Features

DesignBuilder^TM leverages the built-in WCAG-compliant features to create inclusive web pages that meet global accessibility standards, ensuring usability for all users, including those with disabilities, and expanding your audience reach.

• Responsive design

Every element within DesignBuilder^TM is responsive by default, ensuring your web pages look perfect on any device. Mobile, tablet, or desktop—no additional customisation is needed to make your page accessible and appealing on different screens.

• Accessibility features

Drupal has prioritised accessibility within DesignBuilder^TM, making it easy for users to comply with WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). Each template and section is designed with accessibility in mind, ensuring that all visitors can easily navigate and interact with your content.

• Easy Integration with Existing Systems

DesignBuilder™ seamlessly integrates with your existing systems, including Drupal CMS and third-party tools, enabling smooth collaboration and efficient data flow. This ensures simplified content management while enhancing operational flexibility.

• SEO optimisation tools

DesignBuilder^TM includes built-in SEO optimisation tools, allowing you to add metadata, keywords, and optimised content to your web page. This helps in improving your page’s ranking and visibility on search engines, which is critical for driving organic traffic.

• Scalability and Maintainability

Powered by the robust Drupal CMS, DesignBuilder™ offers effortless scalability and updates, allowing your website to evolve and grow with your business without the need for a complete redesign.

• Conversion-oriented layouts 

The templates available in DesignBuilder^TM are crafted with conversion in mind. By offering key features such as CTA (Call to Action) placements, testimonials, and forms, DesignBuilderTM allows you to create a web page that isn’t just informative but also encourages visitors to take the next step.

Why use Drupal DesignBuilder^TM?

Using Drupal DesignBuilder^TM empowers teams to create high-quality, conversion-focused web pages without needing extensive coding or development expertise. 

This intuitive tool allows marketers, content creators, and non-developers to quickly build pages by selecting and customising pre-built sections, ensuring brand consistency and design flexibility. 

DesignBuilder^TM promotes accessibility and responsiveness, so pages are fully optimised for all devices and inclusive of all users, including those with disabilities. 

By streamlining the page creation process and reducing dependency on developers, Drupal DesignBuilder^TM saves time and costs while allowing marketing teams to iterate quickly, respond to campaign needs faster, and drive better engagement and conversions.

What are the steps to build web pages using DesignBuilder^TM in Drupal?

Drupal DesignBuilder^TM is the future of website designing, and with this no-code tool, teams can swiftly launch marketing campaigns without relying heavily on developer resources, driving both engagement and conversions.

With DesignBuilder^TM you can develop an entire website, however, to customise the DesginBuilder as per your website needs, you require a one time coding. Once you have customised and optimised the DesignBuilder per your needs, bingo! Half the work is done.

Then whenever you need to make any changes or require building web pages for your site, you can do it smoothly without the need of a coding partner or web development agency. Isn’t that amazing? Certainly it is!

So, let us now learn the steps to build a web pages using the optimised DesignBuilder^TM in Drupal:

Step 1: Access the DesignBuilder^TM Tool

Start by accessing your DesignBuilder^TM tool. From here, you can create a new landing page or customize an existing template.

On accessing the tool, you will find the DesignBuilder page. Here, you are required to fill in the details as asked under each section. This shall help you create the landing pages of your website. 

Designing the web page on the  DesignBuilder^TM tool looks like this:

Step 2: Pick and Insert from pre-made Templates

Next is picking and inserting the designs and content from the pre-made templates. DesignBuilder^TM provides a selection of pre-built components like hero images, headers, text blocks, image galleries, forms, call-to-action (CTA) buttons, testimonials, and social proof elements. 

Access a library of pre-coded, professional templates designed for easy selection and insertion. Choose templates that align with your brand, and create polished web pages without needing a developer’s help.

Step 3: Optimise for Accessibility

Ensure all images have descriptive alt text for screen readers, making your page accessible to users with visual impairments. Remember to use ARIA labels wherever needed to enhance screen reader functionality on buttons, forms, and other interactive elements.

Also, use colour combinations that meet accessibility contrast guidelines (WCAG standards), ensuring readability for all users.

Step 4: Preview and optimise for mobile

Use the preview feature to view the web page on desktop, tablet, and mobile formats. This ensures all elements are responsive and adapt well to different screen sizes.

You must also run compatibility checks to test the page on different browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) to verify consistency in appearance and functionality. 

Navigate through the page as a visitor would, ensuring the flow is smooth, the content is engaging, and CTAs are prominent and easy to follow.

Step 5: Publish and Monitor Performance

Once everything looks perfect, click “Publish” to make the page live and integrate your preferred analytics tools (like Google Analytics) to monitor visitor behaviour, conversions, and bounce rates.

Based on analytics data, you may want to make adjustments to improve performance. Try A/B testing different CTAs, form placements, or layouts to see what resonates best with your audience.

Make the process smoother using Drupal’s DesignBuilder^TM with the professionals

DesignBuilderTM, powered by Drupal and created by Enterprise Monkey, offers a fantastic foundation for creating website pages and maximising its potential. 

However, you require an initial assistance to customise the DesignBuilder per your needs. And there comes the need for partnering with an expert team that can make all the difference. 

At Enterprise Monkey, we specialise in building dynamic, accessible, and conversion-focused websites using Drupal’s cutting-edge tools, and this is how we built DesignBuilder^TM for providing you an enriching experience of building a future-proof, stunning and captivating website for your business.

Since DesignBuilder^TM requires initial assistance and extensive coding needs to customise and optimise the tool per your requirements, our experienced team is there to assist. We understand the nuances of DesignBuilder^TM, ensuring that your website meets your goals while adhering to the highest standards of accessibility, usability, and performance.

From strategic planning to design and implementation, we make the process seamless so you can experience hassle-free web designing process and focus on growing and expanding your business. 

Conclusion 

Drupal’s DesignBuilder^TM has transformed web page creation, making it more accessible and efficient for non-developers. For businesses looking to harness this tool’s full power, Enterprise Monkey is here to help. 

Our team will guide you through each step, from initial planning to launch, ensuring your web pages are optimised for conversions and aligned with your brand vision. 

When you choose Enterprise Monkey, you’re choosing a team that brings expertise, creativity, and a user-centred approach to every project.

Start your journey with us today and unlock the potential of Drupal DesignBuilder^TM for your website!