Great sites start with great plans: how the process of creating a content architecture can transform your next Drupal build — better, faster, stronger, and ready to grow.

Prerequisite
No prior Drupal knowledge is required. This session is intended to benefit both newcomers and experienced site builders — anyone interested in learning how to plan and structure content effectively before building a site with Drupal.

Outline
We'll explore how to design a smart content architecture — defining content types and taxonomies, and their relationships — to build scalable, maintainable, and user-friendly Drupal sites.

Whether you're building your first Drupal site or refining large-scale projects, this talk will give you a clear, practical framework to avoid content chaos and unlock Drupal’s full power.

You'll learn:
1. Why structured content matters for UX, SEO, and site longevity.
2. Practical advise on how to create your content model.
3. How the process enhances team collaboration.
4. Why this will result in a better website, faster.

Learning Objectives
After attending this session, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the key components of a robust Drupal content architecture.
2. Identify when to use content types, taxonomies, or entity references appropriately.
3. Plan scalable, maintainable, and flexible content models before development starts.
4. Improve UX, SEO, editorial efficiency, and site scalability through structured content.
5. Engage more effectively with UX designers, developers, and clients by using architecture to drive early discussions and decisions.

Experience level
Intermediate