Governments at the federal, regional, and local levels are under increasing pressure to transform their digital services and experiences. Citizens expect the same level of online interaction from their government as they do from leading consumer brands. Can you be a fan of a government agency, municipality, or hospital? Who knows—but it’s worth striving for. That’s why public organizations need a content management system (CMS) that fully meets their needs.
Drupal as a trusted CMS for all
Do the communication teams in your organization sometimes curse the technical hurdles of managing your website? A CMS should never be an obstacle to informing your citizens.
Top 10 requirements for a website administrator
Editorial teams are often responsible for managing and publishing website content. Traditionally, this role requires technical proficiency and familiarity with the CMS used. But not with Paddle.be. Our philosophy? Everyone should be able to easily navigate our CMS and publish with confidence.
How Drupal supports a streamlined content workflow
Here are the top 10 requirements for content editors—and how Drupal meets them perfectly:
- Ease of use
Drupal features an intuitive interface, making content management simple. It includes WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editing, so content editors can see what the page will look like while working, just like in a word processor. - Content organisation
Drupal allows for structured content organisation with taxonomies and categories. Editors can tag and categorise content to make it easier to find, manage, and relate items. - Media management
Built-in media management tools let editors upload, manage, and embed images, videos, and other media with ease. - Version control/revisions
Drupal offers robust version control, allowing editors to view, compare, and revert to earlier versions of content. This minimises mistakes and makes editing safer. - Collaboration
With support for multiple user roles and permissions, Drupal enables collaboration between team members. You can assign roles like author, editor, or publisher. - Mobile responsiveness
Drupal provides responsive themes that automatically adjust for smartphones, tablets, and desktops. Editors don’t need to worry about manually optimising for different screen sizes. - SEO optimisation
Drupal comes with built-in tools and modules for search engine optimisation, like meta tags, SEO-friendly URLs, and metadata management. - Workflow management
Drupal supports approval workflows so that content can move through structured review stages before being published, ensuring consistent quality. - Access control
Editors can set permissions for who can view, edit, or publish content, ensuring content security and compliance. - Training and support
Drupal has a thriving community and extensive documentation. Content editors can access tutorials, forums, and training. And if you're a Paddle.be client, your project manager is always there to help.
Drupal offers an extensive set of features designed specifically to support content editors. It balances ease of use with powerful capabilities, enabling teams to manage content efficiently and confidently.
What do developers expect from a website?
Developers often have different expectations—ease of use may not be their top priority. At Paddle.be, accessibility is key. Not just for the end-user consuming the content, but also for the editor creating it.
Drupal meets all technical standards
From day one, Drupal adheres to the highest technical standards:
- Personalisation capabilities
Drupal enables personalised experiences based on user data. - Omnichannel publishing & fast updates
Governments can quickly launch new services and websites without needing IT support. - Simple governance
Reusable components with built-in security controls make governance straightforward. - Cost-effective
Drupal leads to long-term cost savings. - Easy for non-technical users
Even complex websites can be managed without technical expertise.
Security first with Drupal
A modern CMS like Drupal allows government organisations to quickly adapt to changing citizen needs and establish a solid digital foundation for the future. The demand for digital transformation in the public sector will only continue to grow.
Drupal delivers the flexibility, scalability, security, and compliance required to build digital services for all citizens.
Interested in a CMS for your government agency? Request a demo.
What is the Paddle CMS platform?
At Paddle.be, we’ve built our own CMS platform based on Drupal. The core is Drupal 11, and we’ve developed flexible modules that allow municipalities, hospitals, schools, nonprofits, and other public institutions to quickly scale with features they need.
What sets our CMS apart?
With our background as a communication agency, we approach technical development with a sharp focus on the end-user. The Paddle CMS Platform includes an added layer of user-friendliness, making it easy for editors with no technical background to get started right away. Our developers ensure that all modules work seamlessly together.
Thanks to our in-depth experience in the public sector, we’ve built a wide range of modules that address the exact needs of municipalities, hospitals, schools, and nonprofits.