Drupal Domain Module Meetup: Unlocking Multi-Site Magic
The Waterloo Region Drupal Users Group is all set to host an exciting meetup on October 19, 2023, from 18:30 to 20:30 in the America/Toronto timezone. The event will take place at the University of Waterloo, Hagey Hall Room 119.
This Drupal meetup will focus on a comprehensive exploration of using the Domain module to run multiple websites from the same Drupal installation. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain insights into this powerful module's applications and learn how to harness its capabilities for their web projects.
Key Topics to Be Covered:
- When to Use the Domain Module: The meetup will begin by discussing the scenarios in which utilizing the Domain module is appropriate, shedding light on its practical applications.
- Two Examples with Different Configurations: Participants will dive into two real-world examples that showcase the versatility of the Domain module with distinct configurations.
- Initial Module Setup: The event will provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up the Domain module for running multiple websites efficiently within a single Drupal installation.
- Assigning Content to a Domain: Understanding how to manage and assign content to specific domains will be a key focus, ensuring content relevance and accuracy.
- Using Different Themes: The meetup will demonstrate how to employ different themes on each domain to tailor the user experience.
- Handling the 'www' Prefix: Attendees will learn how to address the 'www' prefix in domain configurations for a seamless user experience.
- Setting up Multiple Domains on Pantheon and Platform.sh: The event will provide insights into configuring multiple domains on hosting platforms like Pantheon and Platform.sh.
- Separate Analytics (Google Tag Manager): The meetup will also discuss the implementation of separate analytics, particularly Google Tag Manager, for each site under the multiple domain setup.
In the second half of the meetup, attendees will have the chance to engage in a general discussion and seek help or advice from fellow Drupal enthusiasts. This open forum is an ideal opportunity to bring any challenges, questions, or projects you're working on to the group for collaborative solutions.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their laptops and share their current projects, making this meetup a collaborative hub for knowledge exchange and problem-solving.
For those interested in attending this Drupal meetup and diving into the domain module's potential for managing multiple websites within a single Drupal installation, sign up today to secure your spot and be part of this informative and interactive event. Sign up here: October Meetup: Using Domain module to run multiple sites from the same Drupal installation | Drupal Groups