Decision Maker

We will cover:

• What is page load speed? – Tools used to measure performance of your pages and site – Six Key Improvements to make Drupal “run fast”
  ++ Performance Module settings and how they work
  ++ Caching – biggest gainer and how to implement Boost
  ++ Other quick hits: off loading search, tweaking settings & why running crons is important
  ++ Ask your host about APC and how to make sure its set up correctly
  ++ Dare we look at the database? Easy changes that will help a lot!

Leon Tong, Director of BrightLemon, describes why, who and how to build your own online community using Drupal. This is a strategic presentation focusing on the planning, strategy and implementation of a 120,000 user community by discussing the principles that enabled the successful delivery of a number of large Drupal based social networks.

By specific case studies and examples this presentation will explain how to build your own 120,000+ community.

Questions answered will be:

Why build your own online community?
Who else is building their own online community?

Get the design specifics on taking your site to a higher level of sales effectiveness in 2010, with an inspirational, interactive talk with Ben Finklea. Ben is CEO of Volacci and author of Drupal 6 Search Engine Optimization. He describes how to get 40-50% improvements in conversion from conversion-rate-focused design adjustments to a exisitng, well-executed SEO initiatives. Ben offers results from Volacci clients, such as an online retailer in health and wellness. Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) efforts yield big results with relatively minor changes.

Running a Drupal consulting firm requires much more than Drupal development or design skills. You need excellent customer service, sales, project management, operations, accounting, recruiting, human resources — the list is huge! So how do successful Drupal firms make it all work?

We'll look past Drupal for an hour and focus on what it takes to run a successful consulting firm. We've assembled a top-notch panel of Drupal firm owners and managers to discuss what works for them and why. Addison Berry of Lullabot will moderate the discussion, and the floor will be open for questions.