Cost and Performance Benefits of Hiring a Freelance Drupal Developer
Michael Michalak highlights the cost-efficiency and technical advantages of hiring freelance Drupal developers over full-time employees. The article reports that experienced freelancers can reduce technical debt by up to 50% within six months, decrease site security incidents by over 70% through expert audits and patching, and improve page load times by 2 to 5 times with backend optimization. Companies can save 30–60% compared to full-time hires while still accessing senior-level expertise.
Key selection criteria include extensive experience with Drupal versions 7 through 10, capabilities in API integrations, commerce workflows, and search optimization, along with proficiency in hosting and DevOps tools such as Pantheon, Acquia, AWS, and LAMP/LEMP stacks. Michael also notes the importance of business-focused developers who understand Drupal’s role in driving growth and who can serve as fractional CTOs for strategic technical leadership.
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