subject: Most Important Drupal Modules For Your Website [print this page] When starting a new Drupal website, installing a handful of modules is the first thing what every Drupaler does. But selecting the right modules for your Drupal site from tons present out there is actually a painful task.
But don't worry, we've this post is designed to make the task easier. Below youll find some Drupal modules that can help you extend the core functionalities of your Drupal website, making it more efficient, more compelling and more functional.
1. Global Redirect
Global Redirect module redirects the URL to the aliased path in case two or more URLs are directing to the page with same content, so that search engine crawlers don't index the non-aliased version of the website.
2. Google Analytics
Google Analytics module enables you to track the visitors of your Drupal website. This module lets you integrate Google Analytics, a free tool to track the statistics of your site, quickly and easily and that too within your Drupal website.
3. XML sitemap
XML sitemap is a Search Engine Optimization module. This module creates an XML sitemap of your Drupal website and automatically submits it to search engines so that search engine crawlers can easily access the content of your site, increasing its visibility.
4. Secure Password Hashes
Secure Password Hashes module adds an additional level of security to your passwords. This module stores password hashes securely. But once you are done with installation of this module, you will not be able to uninstall it.
5. Views
Views module provides a flexible control on the display of the content over your Drupal website. It can also be used to produce collection of images, reports and other contents. Views is the most powerful module of all and has countless users.
6. Panels
Panels module enables the administrator of a Drupal website to create customized layouts for different uses. It allows admin to divide website pages into multiple panels.
7. Fivestar
FiveStar module allows you to rate the content of the site. With this module you can attach the rating widget to all content types or just to those which you specify.
8. Administration menu
Administration menu module creates a drop-down menu at the top of the page when logged in as an administrator. This module makes it really easy to navigate through the various admin areas of the site quickly.
Your Turn!
So there you have most important Drupal modules for your website. More information can be found by clicking on the link of each module, which will take you to their respective project pages.
A lot of other modules are there that make life easier when developing Drupal-based websites. So now it's your turn, feel free to suggest your own favorite Drupal modules in the comment section below.
